SMITH BROS MOVING SERVICE INC
DBA: MOUNTAIN WEST MOVING & STORAGE
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 521 days Apr 3, 2003 → Sep 5, 2004
- Contract (Property) gap · 128 days Inactive Sep 12, 2000 → reinstated Jan 18, 2001
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
- 1 active operating authority
- Insurance on file · $750,000 COREPOINTE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SMITH BROS MOVING SERVICE INC (USDOT 43827) 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): KAIGER BRASETH (Company officer); TERESA BRASETH (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 521 days — Apr 3, 2003 → Sep 5, 2004 • Contract (Property) gap · 128 days — Inactive Sep 12, 2000 → reinstated Jan 18, 2001 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — COREPOINTE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/43827/ As of: Jul 20, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 5.3% (better). n=107384 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 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 · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
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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InsuranceWESCO INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Sep 5, 2025
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Process AgentAMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC032038ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 4 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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
SMITH BROS MOVING SERVICE INC is a corporation based in LA GRANDE, OR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 43827. 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 8 power units and 3 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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.
SMITH BROS MOVING SERVICE INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in La Grande, OR. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common and contract.
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OR (1) and MT (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 393.104B-C (Cargo securement - tiedown damaged) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, Kenworth, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 107,384 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 12, 2000 to Jan 18, 2001 (128 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 3, 2003 to Sep 5, 2004 (521 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Frgh | 1 | |
| International | 1 | |
| Kenworth | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
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 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 6.00 | 6 | — | 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 (4 rows) View all 4 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88195526 | Jun 19, 2026 | NV | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Frgh
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87195736 | Mar 3, 2026 | OR | 2 | EMIGRANT HILL OR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.104B-C, 393.95A3, 393.11B-CSSRR | No |
| 81822195 | Jun 4, 2024 | MT | 1 | THREE FORKS MT |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.3(a)(2), 395.8(e)(1) | Yes |
| 81102734 | Mar 13, 2024 | WA | 3 | KENNEWICK WA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.16B-DPASS, 392.16-D | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR2022310007 | Sep 5, 2022 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (36 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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| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2086870 | 34 | — | Sep 5, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| COREPOINTE INSURANCE COMPANY | CIC1013412 | 91X | $750,000 | Sep 5, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP0000254 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 5, 2012 | Sep 5, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP0000254 | CARGO | — | Sep 5, 2012 | Sep 5, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CGV3512000 | CARGO | — | Sep 5, 2009 | Sep 5, 2012 | REPLACED |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV3512001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 5, 2009 | Sep 5, 2012 | REPLACED |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP111230 | CARGO | — | Sep 5, 2008 | Sep 5, 2009 | REPLACED |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP111230 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 5, 2008 | Oct 4, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP111230 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 5, 2008 | Sep 5, 2009 | REPLACED |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP111230 | CARGO | — | Sep 5, 2008 | Oct 4, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 008994388 | CARGO | — | Sep 5, 2005 | Oct 1, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 003710174 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 5, 2005 | Sep 5, 2008 | REPLACED |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 003710174 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 5, 2005 | Oct 1, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 008994388 | CARGO | — | Sep 5, 2005 | Sep 5, 2008 | REPLACED |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP110714 | CARGO | — | Sep 5, 2004 | Oct 12, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP110714 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 5, 2004 | Oct 12, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP110714 | CARGO | — | Sep 5, 2004 | Sep 5, 2005 | REPLACED |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP110714 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 5, 2004 | Sep 5, 2005 | REPLACED |
| SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | MS 055-0205 | BIPD/Full (1) | — | Sep 5, 2003 | Sep 5, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 521 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 3, 2003 to Sep 5, 2004 | ||||||
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRT3512000 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 15, 2002 | Apr 3, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | MS 041-0175 | BIPD/Full (1) | — | Sep 5, 2002 | Sep 5, 2003 | REPLACED |
| SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | MS 041-0175 | CARGO | — | Sep 5, 1999 | Sep 5, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | MS 041-0175 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 5, 1999 | Dec 18, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | MS 041-0175 | CARGO | — | Sep 5, 1999 | Sep 5, 1999 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 5, 2025
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Sep 5, 2025insuranceCANCEL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
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Jun 15, 2021
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Jun 9, 2021
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Jun 9, 2021authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 8, 2021authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Sep 5, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 5, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 4, 2009insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
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Sep 17, 2009
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Sep 5, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
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Oct 1, 2008insuranceTERM/CANCL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 1, 2008insuranceTERM/CANCL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 8, 2008
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Sep 5, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 5, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 12, 2005insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
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Sep 28, 2005
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Sep 5, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
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Sep 13, 2004
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Sep 5, 2004insuranceCANCEL — SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
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Sep 5, 2004insuranceCANCEL — SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
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Sep 5, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
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Apr 3, 2003insuranceCANCEL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 3, 2003insurance gapCoverage gap: 521 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 5, 2004)
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Dec 18, 2002insuranceCANCEL — SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
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Sep 12, 2000
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Sep 12, 2000authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 128 days (through Jan 18, 2001)
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Jun 22, 2000insuranceNAMECHG — SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
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Jun 22, 2000authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 22, 2000authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 17, 1999insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Nov 17, 1999insuranceCANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Sep 5, 1999insuranceTERM/REPL — SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
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Sep 5, 1999insuranceTERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Sep 5, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — COREGIS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 5, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — COREGIS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 5, 1995insuranceTERM/REPL — CALIFORNIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 5, 1995insuranceTERM/REPL — SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| THREE FORKS MT | MT | 1 | 1 |
| EMIGRANT HILL OR | OR | 1 | 0 |
| KENNEWICK WA | WA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC032038
common · ACTIVE · MC
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
34 policy on file
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COREPOINTE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
BIPD/Full (1) policy on file
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WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
CARGO policy on file
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COREGIS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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CALIFORNIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS
BOC-3 process agent · 2,554 carriers served
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4 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify SMITH BROS MOVING SERVICE INC
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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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