RITE FREIGHT INC
MORROW, OH
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 →
- 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 — RITE FREIGHT INC (USDOT 3975962) 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: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • 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 · $1,000,000 — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC · BIPD/Primary • BOC-3 process agent on file — 1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3975962/ As of: Jul 19, 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.
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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 9.8% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 24.6% vs peer median 18.4% (worse). n=10413 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.
3 active liability policies
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceTECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPolicy effective May 4, 2026
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Process Agent1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1487175ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 94 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 6 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 220 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 204 | 204 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 9.8% | 9.8% | — |
| 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
RITE FREIGHT INC is a motor carrier based in MORROW, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3975962. 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 94 power units and 96 drivers, with 220 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 24.6%. 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.
RITE FREIGHT INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 94 power units and 96 drivers, based in Morrow, OH. Across 182 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.9% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
182 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 2,933% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IN (13) and AR (13), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
15.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.9% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 12 times, 12 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 94 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 96 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 10,413 ACTIVE carriers operating 47–141 power units (±50% of this carrier's 94 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 16 | 2 | 12.5% | Jun 14, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 15 | 2 | 13.3% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 14 | 3 | 21.4% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 13 | 2 | 15.4% | Mar 22, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 11 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 11 | 4 | 36.4% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | May 26, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 25, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | May 8, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 7, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Sep 21, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| US (US) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 22, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 18, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 17, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Delaware (DE) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 25, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 165 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 53 | |
| Volvo | 51 | |
| Great Dane | 48 | |
| Wabash National | 37 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 14 | — | 0.46 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.01 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 17 | — | 0.33 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 31 | — | 3.49 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | — | 4.48 | 4 | — | 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 (220 rows) View all 220 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88426662 | Jul 15, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88419926 | Jul 15, 2026 | LA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88401584 | Jul 13, 2026 | MT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.17 | No |
| 88376574 | Jul 10, 2026 | KS | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 382.15-SSF, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.2-SLLS2 | Yes |
| 88369415 | Jul 8, 2026 | MD | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88335239 | Jul 7, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LTSI, 392.82DUMT | Yes |
| 88341969 | Jul 6, 2026 | KS | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Yes |
| 88312898 | Jul 1, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 88285451 | Jun 30, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88254510 | Jun 25, 2026 | DE | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLS4, 393.55D1-B | Yes |
| 88246529 | Jun 24, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88168030 | Jun 15, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88155045 | Jun 14, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 383.51A-SOUT | Yes |
| 88109911 | Jun 10, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88107321 | Jun 9, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88104219 | Jun 9, 2026 | MS | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 88082667 | Jun 8, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88020685 | Jun 2, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87994044 | May 28, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87985971 | May 27, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87983251 | May 26, 2026 | NM | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87933967 | May 22, 2026 | NV | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LRLI, 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 87906125 | May 18, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87901205 | May 18, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87878625 | May 15, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX7B2CHQE1AC | Nov 21, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0073262197 | Nov 17, 2025 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0073254172 | Nov 4, 2025 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX76IAHQE15N | Jun 6, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0004033393 | Aug 1, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009415638 | Apr 21, 2024 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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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| Dec 12, 2022 | MC1487175-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 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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| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | ICSA0000001-02-262 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | May 4, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | ICSA0000001-02-262 | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 4, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | ICSA0000001-02-262 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | May 4, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | ICSA0000001-02-262 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | Nov 21, 2025 | May 27, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3400000296 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 28, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3400000296 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 21, 2024 | Oct 28, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3400000296 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 9, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3400000296 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 3, 2024 | Sep 9, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3400000296 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 21, 2023 | Feb 3, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA963626501 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 30, 2023 | Nov 21, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA963626501 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 1, 2022 | Oct 30, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 27, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
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May 6, 2026
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May 4, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
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Nov 24, 2025
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Nov 21, 2025insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Oct 28, 2025insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Nov 21, 2024
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Nov 21, 2024insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Sep 9, 2024insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Feb 3, 2024insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Jan 11, 2024
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Nov 21, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 30, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 12, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 6 | 1 |
| PERRYVILLE MD | MD | 4 | 1 |
| CAMBRIDGE OH | OH | 4 | 1 |
| CASCADE LOCKS OR | OR | 4 | 2 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 3 | 2 |
| NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR | AR | 2 | 0 |
| KINGMAN AZ | AZ | 2 | 2 |
| CORTEZ CO | CO | 2 | 1 |
| LAMAR CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| INDIANAPOLIS IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(a) | Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1487175
common · ACTIVE · MC
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TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 19,363 carriers served
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220 inspections
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6 reportable crashes
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- 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.
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