PECO FOODS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 3 fatalities on crash record 117 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PECO FOODS INC (USDOT 400345) 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 Officer(s): MARK HICKMAN (Company officer); RODDY SANDERS (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 3 fatalities on crash record — 117 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/400345/ As of: Jul 25, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 7.1% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 40% vs peer median 17.7% (worse). n=5042 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
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.
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 152 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 267 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 117 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 27 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5.56% | 11.11% | — |
| 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
PECO FOODS INC is a corporation based in GORDO, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 400345. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 178 power units and 246 drivers, with 27 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. 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.
PECO FOODS INC is a large fleet, operating 178 power units and 246 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Gordo, AL. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.8% out-of-service rate, with 7 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 78% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MS (11) and AR (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
18.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (70.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 178 power units (large fleet) and 246 drivers; Mack, Trlr, 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 5,042 ACTIVE carriers operating 89–267 power units (±50% of this carrier's 178 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi (MS) | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 25, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 21 | |
| Trailer | 6 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Ledwall & | 2 | |
| Unknown | 2 | |
| A & J Indu | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Ledw | 1 | |
| Load King | 1 | |
| Tral | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.32 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 4.53 | 5 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (27 rows) View all 27 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88350618 | Jul 8, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88029846 | Jun 2, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87311183 | Mar 16, 2026 | MS | 3 | LOWNDES COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86603139 | Dec 17, 2025 | MS | 3 | ATTALA COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85965157 | Oct 2, 2025 | AR | 2 | BALD KNOB AR |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.23-LEU | Yes |
| 85648083 | Sep 1, 2025 | AR | 1 | NEWPORT AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 396.5B-L, 393.55E-B | No |
| 85178497 | Jul 9, 2025 | MS | 3 | NEWTON COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85172695 | Jul 8, 2025 | AR | 3 | BIGGERS AR |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85016897 | Jun 23, 2025 | MS | 3 | NESHOBA COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84800505 | May 27, 2025 | MS | 3 | NESHOBA COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.95A | No |
| 84542551 | Apr 29, 2025 | MS | 3 | NEWTON COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84494592 | Apr 25, 2025 | MS | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84494545 | Apr 24, 2025 | MS | 2 | KEMPER COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 391.11B4-DEN, 393.11, 392.2-SLLS2 | Yes |
| 84404605 | Apr 15, 2025 | MS | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83132949 | Nov 7, 2024 | MS | 2 | LOWNDES COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82929920 | Oct 17, 2024 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.130, 393.100B, 393.9 | Yes |
| 82762538 | Sep 25, 2024 | MO | 4 | POPLAR BLUFF MO |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82681505 | Sep 16, 2024 | MS | 3 | SMITH COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80342449 | Dec 7, 2023 | MS | 2 | NESHOBA COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80158645 | Nov 13, 2023 | MS | 2 | NESHOBA COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.11 | No |
| 79705264 | Sep 20, 2023 | AR | 3 | INDEPENDENCE COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79492868 | Aug 23, 2023 | AR | 3 | STONE COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78786294 | Jun 1, 2023 | MS | 2 | NESHOBA COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 78785881 | May 31, 2023 | MS | 2 | LOWNDES COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 78628671 | May 15, 2023 | MS | 2 | LOWNDES COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (117 rows) View all 117 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR2026526965 | May 12, 2026 | AR | Yes | Yes | Tow | ||
| AR2025552656 | Sep 5, 2025 | AR | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| AR2025513265 | Mar 6, 2025 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2025502800 | Jan 15, 2025 | AR | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2024568164 | Nov 4, 2024 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9065240011 | Sep 16, 2024 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS0052240722 | Jul 22, 2024 | MS | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| AL0004656322 | May 29, 2024 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2024511025 | Feb 8, 2024 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2023575307 | Dec 3, 2023 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS9031230002 | Nov 8, 2023 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2023554183 | Sep 8, 2023 | AR | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MS9040230005 | Aug 21, 2023 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0003685160 | Aug 7, 2023 | AL | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS620123074A | Mar 28, 2023 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2022533768 | Jun 6, 2022 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2022532458 | Jun 1, 2022 | AR | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| AR2022515427 | Mar 15, 2022 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2021575036 | Nov 23, 2021 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2021569063 | Nov 2, 2021 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2021558362 | Sep 21, 2021 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2021547683 | Aug 11, 2021 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2021545220 | Jul 30, 2021 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2021536493 | Jun 15, 2021 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2021533517 | Jun 6, 2021 | AR | 0 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NESHOBA COUNTY | MS | 6 | 0 |
| LOWNDES COUNTY | MS | 4 | 0 |
| NEWTON COUNTY | MS | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 1 |
| BALD KNOB AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| BIGGERS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| INDEPENDENCE COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| NEWPORT AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| RANDOLPH COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| STONE COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.130 | No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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