FLAME FREIGHT LLC
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 →
- Prior insurance gap · 152 days Nov 27, 2025 → Apr 28, 2026
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FLAME FREIGHT LLC (USDOT 4091317) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): KEN SINGH (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 152 days — Nov 27, 2025 → Apr 28, 2026 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4091317/ As of: Jul 19, 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). 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.
Driver OOS 10.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=144050 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.
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.
2 active liability policies
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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InsuranceUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 28, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1558648ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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 | |
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| Inspections | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 17.39% | 8.7% | — |
| 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
FLAME FREIGHT LLC is a motor carrier based in TACOMA, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4091317. 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 7 power units and 7 drivers, with 27 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.
FLAME FREIGHT LLC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers, based in Tacoma, WA. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 350% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WA (10) and CA (5), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (57.4% of violations); top code 395.8A (Failing to keep RODS) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Wabash National, Peterbilt, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 144,050 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 27, 2025 to Apr 28, 2026 (152 days)
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 |
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| Washington (WA) | 11 | 3 | 27.3% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash National | 15 | |
| Freightliner | 9 | |
| Kenworth | 8 | |
| Peterbilt | 6 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 | |
| Utility | 3 |
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 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 2.80 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 13.40 | 13 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | — | 4.77 | 5 | — | 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 (27 rows) View all 27 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88394570 | Jul 12, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 395.8E-HOSPDELDT, 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| 88305101 | Jun 30, 2026 | WA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88052521 | Jun 4, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 87861883 | May 14, 2026 | ID | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 87642917 | Apr 20, 2026 | AZ | 2 | KINGMAN AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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16 | 3A3I-HOSPDIT, 3A2-HOSPDIT, 24 | Yes |
| 87299244 | Mar 15, 2026 | WA | 2 | GRANDVIEW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.55E-B, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87173376 | Feb 24, 2026 | WA | 1 | CLE ELUM WA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 395.8A, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 87148063 | Feb 24, 2026 | WA | 2 | GRANDVIEW WA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86741508 | Jan 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD CVEF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 86742548 | Jan 4, 2026 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86595638 | Dec 14, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86571145 | Dec 4, 2025 | NV | 2 | SR318 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86473008 | Dec 2, 2025 | CA | 2 | COTTONWOOD CVEF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86335034 | Nov 12, 2025 | WA | 3 | DU PONT WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLTCD, 387.301A | Yes |
| 86198516 | Oct 23, 2025 | NV | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.203C-CBP, 393.203E-CBP | No |
| 86055105 | Oct 14, 2025 | WA | 1 | GRANDVIEW WA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 85916231 | Sep 30, 2025 | OR | 3 | WOODBURN OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85845086 | Sep 20, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85665953 | Aug 29, 2025 | WA | 3 | DU PONT WA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85629617 | Aug 24, 2025 | WA | 1 | GRANDVIEW WA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11A1-LSLMWR, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 85601008 | Aug 22, 2025 | WA | 3 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83384479 | Dec 11, 2024 | WA | 3 | LAKEWOOD WA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 83068182 | Nov 2, 2024 | WA | 3 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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18 | 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| 81311271 | Apr 5, 2024 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81310988 | Apr 5, 2024 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV0251001768 | Oct 23, 2025 | NV | 0 | 3 | No | No | Injury |
| CA2802501159 | Sep 25, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0006988496 | Aug 19, 2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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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| Jul 10, 2023 | MC1558648-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00427218 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 28, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00427218 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | Apr 28, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 152 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 27, 2025 to Apr 28, 2026 | ||||||
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00427218 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 4, 2025 | Nov 27, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00427218 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 12, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00427218 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 9, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00427218 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 12, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00427218 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 3, 2024 | Feb 12, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00427218 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 14, 2023 | Jan 3, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00729130 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 13, 2023 | Oct 14, 2023 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00729130 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 13, 2023 | Nov 16, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00729130 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 30, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 28, 2026insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 27, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 27, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 152 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 28, 2026)
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Nov 5, 2025
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Sep 4, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 12, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 9, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 12, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 3, 2024insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 27, 2023
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Nov 16, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 14, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 13, 2023insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jul 10, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 5 | 1 |
| GRANDVIEW WA | WA | 5 | 1 |
| COTTONWOOD CVEF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| DU PONT WA | WA | 2 | 1 |
| KINGMAN AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SR318 | NV | 1 | 0 |
| WOODBURN OR | OR | 1 | 0 |
| CLE ELUM WA | WA | 1 | 0 |
| LAKEWOOD WA | WA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
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Docket MC1558648
common · ACTIVE · MC
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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#1 A BOC-3 FILING INC
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27 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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- 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.
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