- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 229 days (since Oct 2, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
SAFA INC
SAFA INC is a motor carrier based in TUKWILA, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4131601. 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 1 power unit and 2 drivers, with 9 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SAFA INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 2 drivers, based in Tukwila, WA. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MD (1) and WY (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (54.5% of violations); top code 393.9A-LHLI (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 1, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 2, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 24, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 26, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 8 | |
| Utility | 7 | |
| Dm Utility | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (9 rows) View all 9 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87562983 | Apr 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 55D3, 95A | No |
| 87458399 | Mar 31, 2026 | MT | 2 | BILLINGS MT |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.51A-LCDLRSWD, 391.41APC | Yes |
| 86665149 | Dec 26, 2025 | WY | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85815590 | Sep 17, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85476089 | Aug 11, 2025 | CO | 2 | LAMAR CO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84776136 | May 24, 2025 | TN | 3 | WAVERLY TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84573822 | May 2, 2025 | OH | 1 | CAMBRIDGE OH |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.95F | No |
| 84552569 | May 1, 2025 | MD | 2 | DARLINGTON MD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 82284840 | Jul 29, 2024 | WA | 2 | PASCO WA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.16(a), 393.48(a), 393.9(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400264310 | May 23, 2025 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2024 | MC1582218-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1067924 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1231776610 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1231776610 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1231776610 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 7, 2025
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Oct 2, 2025insuranceCANCEL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 28, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 23, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 19, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 18, 2024
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Oct 26, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAMAR CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| DARLINGTON MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 1 | 1 |
| CAMBRIDGE OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| WAVERLY TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
| US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| PASCO WA | WA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1582218
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AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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How to verify SAFA INC
- 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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