DIXONTRANS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Prior insurance gap · 99 days Oct 30, 2023 → Feb 6, 2024
- Common (Property) gap · 93 days Inactive Nov 6, 2023 → reinstated Feb 7, 2024
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DIXONTRANS INC (USDOT 3884348) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): ROBERT DIXON (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 99 days — Oct 30, 2023 → Feb 6, 2024 • Common (Property) gap · 93 days — Inactive Nov 6, 2023 → reinstated Feb 7, 2024 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3884348/ As of: Jul 17, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 100% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240452 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X · $750,000
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $750,000
HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC · BIPD/Primary · $750,000
3 active policies
Company profile
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InsuranceARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 14, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1426098ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 4 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 25% | 75% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
DIXONTRANS INC is a motor carrier based in CHICAGO, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3884348. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 4 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
DIXONTRANS INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Chicago, IL. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 100.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in OH (1) and MI (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (85.7% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Hyundai Translead, International, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,452 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Nov 6, 2023 to Feb 7, 2024 (93 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 30, 2023 to Feb 6, 2024 (99 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Translead | 2 | |
| International | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Volvo | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.33 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 30.00 | 30 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 26.00 | 26 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87057029 | Feb 13, 2026 | IA | 3 | I80 EB |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 391.41A, 392.82DUMT, 395.22H4 | Yes |
| 86605096 | Dec 18, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-monroe-scale-n/b |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.75B-TF, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Yes |
| 85960206 | Oct 3, 2025 | OH | 1 | VAN WERT OH |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.48A-BI-SA, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 85926369 | Sep 30, 2025 | AR | 1 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.48A-BI-SA, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Feb 7, 2024 | MC1426098-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| May 16, 2023 | MC1426098-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA872677828 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 14, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA872677828 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Apr 14, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC80821-571 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Feb 6, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC80821-151 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 6, 2025 | Feb 6, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC80820-791 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 6, 2024 | Feb 6, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 99 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 30, 2023 to Feb 6, 2024 | ||||||
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA961843938 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2023 | Oct 30, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 19, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC
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Apr 14, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC
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Feb 6, 2026insuranceCANCEL — HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC
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Feb 4, 2026
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Feb 6, 2025insuranceCANCEL — HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC
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Jan 23, 2025
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Feb 7, 2024
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Nov 6, 2023
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Nov 6, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 6, 2023authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 93 days (through Feb 7, 2024)
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Oct 30, 2023insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 30, 2023insurance gapCoverage gap: 99 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 6, 2024)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| I80 EB | IA | 1 | 1 |
| VAN WERT OH | OH | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1426098
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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4 inspections
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How to verify DIXONTRANS INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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About FMCSA carrier records
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