FAMILY TIES TRANSPORT LLC
BEAUFORT, SC
FAMILY TIES TRANSPORT LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 5 drivers, based in Beaufort, SC. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 9.1% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FAMILY TIES TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 4032214) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4032214/ As of: Sep 21, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). 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 · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=323686 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.
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: Clear to review.
1 active liability filing
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.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2023-05-30 (1,211 days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceGEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 8, 2026
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Process Agent#1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1546662ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 15 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 9.09% | 0% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
FAMILY TIES TRANSPORT LLC had 11 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 9.1%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 8.0.
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in NC (3) and MS (2).
9.1% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner is the most-inspected make.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 323,686 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (14 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| North Carolina (NC) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 21, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 29, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 14 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.60 | 1 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 7.50 | 8 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89031512 | Sep 17, 2026 | VA | 1 | MIDDLETOWN VA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP | Yes |
| 88340549 | Jul 7, 2026 | MS | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.9A-LHLI, 395.8F12-HOSM, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 87087793 | Feb 16, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86691517 | Dec 29, 2025 | GA | 3 | BRASELTON GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86263800 | Nov 6, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84948147 | Jun 13, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84761456 | May 21, 2025 | TN | 3 | GORDONSVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84339811 | Apr 4, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 83597095 | Jan 10, 2025 | FL | 1 | HOBE SOUND FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 83447462 | Dec 16, 2024 | IN | 1 | WEST HARRISON IN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.5B-L, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 83155311 | Nov 13, 2024 | MS | 2 | IUKA SCALE US 72 EAST |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.8F12 | No |
| 81926258 | Jun 18, 2024 | PA | 1 | pa-i78-wb-mm-76-williams-twp---i7 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9(a), 393.86(b)(1) | No |
| 80912705 | Feb 20, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.8(a)(1), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 79766721 | Sep 27, 2023 | MD | 2 | md-rt-13-n/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79683364 | Sep 15, 2023 | IL | 1 | il-033---williamsville---i-55-s/b |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.8(a)(1) | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| May 30, 2023 | MC1546662-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 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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| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300310139 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 8, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300088414 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 21, 2024 | Feb 4, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300088414 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 21, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA966967972 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 23, 2023 | Nov 21, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 9, 2026
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Apr 8, 2026insuranceCANCEL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 4, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 21, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 21, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 30, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOBE SOUND FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| BRASELTON GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| WEST HARRISON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| LONDON | KY | 1 | 0 |
| I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| IUKA SCALE US 72 EAST | MS | 1 | 0 |
| GORDONSVILLE TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
| MIDDLETOWN VA | VA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.86(b)(1) | Rear Impact Guard Required - motor vehicle manufactured after 12/31/1952 (see exceptions) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1546662
common · ACTIVE · MC
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GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 37,050 carriers served
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15 inspections
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