SAF-GARD SAFETY SHOE CO
Joins 74 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 1.50% (worse, peer 0.60%) · Vehicle 9.80% (better, peer 14.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- 2 fatalities on crash record 15 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SAF-GARD SAFETY SHOE CO (USDOT 399739) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 1.50% (worse, peer 0.60%) · Vehicle 9.80% (better, peer 14.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • 2 fatalities on crash record — 15 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/399739/ As of: Oct 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 24, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 71/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 71/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 1.5% vs peer median 0.6% (worse). Vehicle OOS 9.8% vs peer median 14.7% (better). n=9621 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 16 | 81 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 15 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 122 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 74 | 74 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.7% | 4.05% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 9,621 ACTIVE carriers operating 52–158 power units (±50% of this carrier's 105 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (34 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 17 | 2 | 11.8% | Aug 24, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Aug 3, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 5, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 21, 2025 |
| US (US) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 5, 2026 |
| Vermont (VT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Maine (ME) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 17, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.25 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 0.60 | 1 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | — | 1.37 | 1 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (122 rows) View all 122 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89235856 | Oct 12, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-LONGMEADOW | — | 1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 89226916 | Oct 5, 2026 | WA | 2 | GIG HARBOR WA | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89029416 | Sep 17, 2026 | NM | 1 | NM |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88995100 | Sep 14, 2026 | NH | 2 | WINDHAM NH |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88919333 | Sep 5, 2026 | CO | 3 | TRINIDAD CO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88836506 | Aug 28, 2026 | NC | 1 | BESSEMER CITY NC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88796169 | Aug 24, 2026 | MD | 1 | PERRYVILLE MD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88637410 | Aug 7, 2026 | NH | 3 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 88610632 | Aug 3, 2026 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.5B-L, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 88593402 | Aug 3, 2026 | NJ | 3 | CARNEYS POINT SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88499953 | Jul 23, 2026 | MI | 2 | I-94EB@WATER ST |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ftl
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4 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.9A-LFTSI, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 88111075 | Jun 11, 2026 | MA | 2 | H-STURBRIDGE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88092172 | Jun 8, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88036859 | Jun 2, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88020604 | Jun 2, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88003093 | May 29, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87864770 | May 15, 2026 | NJ | 1 | GREENWICH SCALE EB |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87863258 | May 15, 2026 | NJ | 3 | CARNEYS POINT SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87763380 | May 4, 2026 | MA | 2 | H-STURBRIDGE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.60C | No |
| 87707454 | Apr 28, 2026 | DE | 3 | NEWARK DE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87690072 | Apr 27, 2026 | MI | 2 | E/B I94 NEAR WHIPPLE RD. |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ftl
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0 | — | No |
| 87666134 | Apr 22, 2026 | FL | 1 | HAWTHORNE FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 2-SLLSIV | No |
| 87649184 | Apr 22, 2026 | NC | 1 | US 220 NB NEAR NC 770 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87581591 | Apr 14, 2026 | NY | 1 | GROVELAND NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 21TB2-DOT | No |
| 87520521 | Apr 6, 2026 | VA | 2 | HILLSVILLE VA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (15 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE0225020252 | Mar 12, 2025 | DE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0003429743 | Aug 27, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT2200476264 | Nov 9, 2022 | CT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0008416865 | Feb 7, 2022 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD21A0795227 | May 26, 2021 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0006846806 | Aug 24, 2018 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3642178000 | Oct 12, 2016 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA506884200X | May 4, 2015 | PA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| VA0150085247 | Jan 7, 2015 | VA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0014187345 | May 13, 2014 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD1010861836 | Sep 22, 2010 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP08260090 | Sep 6, 2010 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP03229860 | Jan 4, 2008 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0101852919 | Oct 11, 2006 | NC | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
| VA0000078446 | Mar 9, 2001 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARNEYS POINT SCALE | NJ | 4 | 0 |
| PISCATAWAY SCALE | NJ | 4 | 0 |
| H-STURBRIDGE | MA | 3 | 1 |
| CECILTON SCALE HOUSE | MD | 3 | 0 |
| PERRYVILLE MD | MD | 3 | 0 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| MIDDLETOWN DE | DE | 2 | 0 |
| I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 2 | 0 |
| WARWICK MD | MD | 2 | 0 |
| BOOTHWYN PA | US | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2 |
| 392.4(a) | Driver uses or is in possession of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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