FREIGHT WATCH LLC
CANTON, MI
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 →
- Driver OOS Rate above national average 15.4% vs 6.7% national (+8.7 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FREIGHT WATCH LLC (USDOT 4037444) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): SAUD ALNASIR (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Driver OOS Rate above national average — 15.4% vs 6.7% national (+8.7 pts). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — USCS LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4037444/ As of: Jul 24, 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 3/5 scored components (mean 78/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 78/100). 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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
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.
1 active liability policy
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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InsuranceACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Sep 16, 2025
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Process AgentUSCS LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1526960ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 14.29% | 7.14% | — |
| 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
FREIGHT WATCH LLC is a motor carrier based in CANTON, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4037444. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 15.4%. 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.
FREIGHT WATCH LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Canton, MI. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in TN (3) and IN (2), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
14.3% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (44.4% of violations); top code 395.3A1-HOSPD (HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; GMC, Big tex, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
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) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 21, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 2, 2024 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 16, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 2, 2025 |
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 |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.29 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 3.20 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 2.09 | 2 | — | 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 (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87528895 | Apr 7, 2026 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
GMC TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87137956 | Feb 25, 2026 | KY | 1 | FRANKLIN |
GMC TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87073255 | Feb 16, 2026 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86211919 | Oct 30, 2025 | PA | 1 | BRIDGEVILLE PA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.78A-WS, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86105336 | Oct 17, 2025 | US | 2 | YUMA AZ |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85527665 | Aug 12, 2025 | NY | 2 | OWEGO NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 391.41APC | Yes |
| 85084132 | Jun 26, 2025 | IN | 2 | WARREN IN |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85015352 | Jun 21, 2025 | AR | 3 | WALNUT RIDGE AR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84234148 | Mar 25, 2025 | TN | 1 | INTERSTATE 40 |
GMC TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83914217 | Feb 19, 2025 | IN | 1 | RICHMOND IN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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9 | 393.9A-LTSI, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 393.9A-LHWS | Yes |
| 83657358 | Jan 16, 2025 | NJ | 3 | I80 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 83526601 | Jan 2, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-grass-lake-scale-w/b |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.82DUMT, 393.95F, 395.22H3-ELDMF | No |
| 83067033 | Nov 2, 2024 | MO | 1 | CHARLESTON MO |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 395.3A2-HOSPD, 393.95A4-EEUS, 395.3A1-HOSPD | No |
| 82975750 | Oct 23, 2024 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3A1-HOSPD | No |
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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| Aug 16, 2024 | MC1526960-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
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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| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-MAT-MI-21-S0111859-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Sep 16, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA984481193 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA984481193 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA984481193 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2024 | Sep 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 21, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 16, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 6, 2025
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Aug 16, 2024
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Apr 11, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| WALNUT RIDGE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| WARREN IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| CHARLESTON MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| I80 | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| OWEGO NY | NY | 1 | 1 |
| BRIDGEVILLE PA | PA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1526960
common · ACTIVE · MC
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ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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USCS LLC
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14 inspections
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How to verify FREIGHT WATCH LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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