FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC

USDOT 402113 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE CORPORATION Company officer: FORRESTER JOSEPH Coal / Coke Based in CHAVIES, KY Grade A · 100

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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution

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1 fatality on crash record 32 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →

On file

OOS rate better than size peers

Org: CORPORATION

Company officer: FORRESTER JOSEPH

Cargo: Coal / Coke

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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)

TruckCodex risk summary — FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC (USDOT 402113)
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): FORRESTER JOSEPH (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 32 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/402113/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals

Authority / census

Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers

Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 11.8% (better). n=78579 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating

Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier

Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details

USDOT 402113

In FMCSA records since Jul 25, 1990 (~35y)

Entity CORPORATION

Business org CORPORATION

Company officer FORRESTER JOSEPH

Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Cargo carried

Coal / Coke

Fleet size 13 units

Drivers 11

Annual mileage 376,000 mi

Contact & address

Phone: (606) 436-0550

Email: [email protected]

Physical

1265 COAL FIELDS IND DR

CHAVIES, KY 41727

Mailing address matches physical.

Registration & safety rating

USDOT 402113

In FMCSA records since Jul 25, 1990 (~35y)

Entity CORPORATION

Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Annual mileage (MCS-150) 376,000 mi

vs. National Average

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts

Violations per Inspection 0.68 vs 1.80 -1.12

Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type	Owned	Term leased	Trip leased
Truck tractors	13	0	0
Trailers	17	0	0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 32 crashes →

	12–24 months	Total
Fatalities	0	0
Injuries	0	0
Tow-away	1	1
Crash reports	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 88 inspections →

	Driver	Vehicle	Hazmat
Inspections	44	44	0
OOS inspections	0	2	0
OOS percentage	0%	4.55%	—
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%).

Power Units

Drivers

Inspections

FMCSA roadside history on file

OOS Rate (peak)

—

Crashes (24m)

32 all-time

Authorities

Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in CHAVIES, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 402113. 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 13 power units and 11 drivers, with 88 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier overview

FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 13 power units and 11 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Chavies, KY. Across 42 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 4.8% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

42 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in KY (42 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

4.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (61.3% of violations); top code 393.9A-LSLI (Inoperable required lamps) cited 5 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 13 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Peterbilt, Trlr, and Western Star are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 78,579 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS

Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 78,579 same-size peers

Verdict

On par with peers

Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

This carrier — Vehicle OOS

Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

11.8%

Median across 78,579 same-size peers

Verdict

Safer than peers

Delta -11.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.

State	Inspections	OOS	OOS %	Last Inspection
Kentucky (KY)	44	2	4.5%	Jun 1, 2026

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections

Make	Model	Inspections
Peterbilt		52
Trailer		52
Western Star		15
Mckt		11
Kenworth		6
Eadu		5
East		2
Alfo		1
Hamp		1
Unknown		1

SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

BASIC	Inspections	Serious	Measure	Percentile	Alert	As Of
Driver Fitness	0	—	0.00	0	—	Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol	0	—	0.00	0	—	Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service	0	—	0.00	0	—	Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving	3	—	2.30	2	—	Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance	8	—	3.97	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 (88 rows) View all 88 →

Inspection #	Date ▼	State	Level	Station	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
88022621	Jun 1, 2026	KY	3	—	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KY 843922 · 1XP5DB0X07N667617	0	—	No
87969810	May 27, 2026	KY	3	—	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR KY 664406 · 5KKXAC005CPBP4205	0	—	No
87738649	May 1, 2026	KY	3	HAZARD	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KY 235287 · 1XP5DB0X93N807108	0	—	No
87546403	Apr 10, 2026	KY	3	HAZARD	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KY R0S027 · 1XP5DB0X45N876775	1	390.19B2-BIENNIAL	No
87300450	Mar 16, 2026	KY	3	HAZARD	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR KY R0N238 · 5KJJABDR9CPBK5022	2	392.2-SLLS2, 393.82-SM	No
87224538	Mar 6, 2026	KY	3	HAZARD	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KY 843922 · 1XP5DB0X07N667617	0	—	No
87056474	Feb 16, 2026	KY	2	HAZARD	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR KY R0N238 · 5KJJABDR9CPBK5022	0	—	No
87004593	Feb 10, 2026	KY	2	HAZARD	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KY 253017 · 1XP5DB0X45N876775	5	393.207C-SBML, 393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLLSR	Yes
86458905	Dec 2, 2025	KY	3	CHAVIES	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KY R0S027 · 1XP5DB0X45N876775	0	—	No
86361493	Nov 19, 2025	KY	3	HAZARD	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR KY 253016 · 2WKEDDXJ2VK947810	1	392.2-SLLSR	No
86106903	Oct 21, 2025	KY	3	HAZARD	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KY 843923 · 1NPXGGGG60D793182	0	—	No
86030675	Oct 13, 2025	KY	2	HINDMAN	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KY K5J080 · 1XP5DB0X37N679289	1	392.16-D	No
86030592	Oct 13, 2025	KY	3	HAZARD	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KY 235287 · 1XP5DB0X93N807108	0	—	No
85980413	Oct 7, 2025	KY	2	HAZARD	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KY 235287 · 1XP5DB0X93N807108	3	393.95K-EE, 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.9A-LSLI	No
85937416	Oct 2, 2025	KY	3	HAZARD	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KY 253037 · 1XP5DB0X45N876842	0	—	No
85879590	Sep 25, 2025	KY	2	HAZARD	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KY 843923 · 1NPXGGGG60D793182	0	—	No
85866274	Sep 24, 2025	KY	2	HAZARD	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KY K5J080 · 1XP5DB0X37N679289	0	—	No
85825291	Sep 19, 2025	KY	2	HAZARD	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KY R0N235 · 1XP5DB0X32N573319	2	393.9A-LTSI, 393.19	Yes
85777339	Sep 15, 2025	KY	2	HAZARD	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KY 644511 · 1XP5DB0X32N573319	0	—	No
85777318	Sep 15, 2025	KY	3	CHAVIES	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR KY 664406 · 5KKXAC005CPBP4205	0	—	No
85747603	Sep 11, 2025	KY	3	HAZARD	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR KY 253016 · 2WKEDDXJ2VK947810	0	—	No
85721794	Sep 9, 2025	KY	3	CHAVIES	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KY 843923 · 1NPXGGGG60D793182	0	—	No
85653237	Sep 2, 2025	KY	2	HAZARD	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KY 843923 · 1NPXGGGG60D793182	3	393.9A-LSLI, 396.9D2-FTF	No
85619925	Aug 28, 2025	KY	3	HAZARD	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR KY 253016 · 2WKEDDXJ2VK947810	0	—	No
85582314	Aug 25, 2025	KY	3	HAZARD	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KY 644511 · 1XP5DB0X32N573319	1	392.2-SLLSR	No

Recent Crashes (32 rows) View all 32 →

Report #	Date ▼	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow	Hazmat	Severity
KY0073119489	Nov 21, 2024	KY	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
KY0072995180	Jan 9, 2024	KY	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
KY0072954608	Sep 15, 2023	KY	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
KY0072813606	Oct 5, 2022	KY	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
KY0072570352	Nov 17, 2020	KY	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
KY0072487313	Mar 11, 2020	KY	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
KY0072346078	Mar 7, 2019	KY	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
KY0072085966	Sep 20, 2017	KY	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
KY0072071987	Aug 22, 2017	KY	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
KY0071929126	Jan 9, 2017	KY	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
KY0071553397	Jan 7, 2015	KY	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
KY0071495299	Aug 25, 2014	KY	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
KY0071381630	Oct 31, 2013	KY	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
KY0071204403	Sep 12, 2012	KY	1	0	Yes	No	Fatal
KY0070743713	Aug 19, 2009	KY	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
KY0070422634	Mar 20, 2007	KY	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
KY0070355313	Sep 5, 2006	KY	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
KY0070256576	Oct 10, 2005	KY	0	1	No	No	Injury
KY0001419387	Feb 20, 2005	KY	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
KY0070125970	May 3, 2004	KY	0	2	Yes	No	Injury
KY0070029662	May 22, 2002	KY	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
KY0000457950	Feb 20, 2002	KY	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
KY0000550905	Jun 19, 2001	KY	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
KY0000445816	Dec 22, 2000	KY	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
KY0000141481	Mar 27, 2000	KY	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
HAZARD	KY	80	3
CHAVIES	KY	4	1
HINDMAN	KY	1	0
SHOPVILLE	KY	1	0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code	Description	Category	Cited	OOS
393.207(c)	Leaf spring assembly defective/missing	Vehicle Maintenance	2	2
393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	Vehicle Maintenance	2	1
392.2	Violation of Local Laws - Explain:	Unsafe Driving	1	0
393.19	Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp	Vehicle Maintenance	1	0
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	Vehicle Maintenance	1	0
396.7	Unsafe operations forbidden	Vehicle Maintenance	1	0

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How to verify FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC

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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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Frequently asked questions about FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC

Is FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾

Yes. FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 402113 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.

What is FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾

FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.

How many inspections has FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC had? ▾

88 roadside inspections are on file for FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.

What is FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾

FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 88 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).

Where is FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC based? ▾

FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1265 COAL FIELDS IND DR, CHAVIES, Kentucky 41727. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.

Does FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾

FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.

How many trucks and drivers does FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC operate? ▾

FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC self-reports 13 power units and 11 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.

Has FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾

32 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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