WINDSOR SERVICE INC
BALTIMORE, MD
DBA: WINDSOR TOWING SERVICE
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 · 546 days Nov 11, 2013 → May 11, 2015
- Common (Property) gap · 639 days Inactive Nov 18, 2013 → reinstated Aug 19, 2015
- 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 — WINDSOR SERVICE INC (USDOT 441414) 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): RON TAYLOR (Company officer); FREDERICK B SCHELER (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 546 days — Nov 11, 2013 → May 11, 2015 • Common (Property) gap · 639 days — Inactive Nov 18, 2013 → reinstated Aug 19, 2015 • 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 · $750,000 — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/441414/ As of: Jul 25, 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 7.7% (worse). n=113985 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
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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InsuranceERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGEPolicy effective Nov 11, 2019
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC664994ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 31 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 14.29% | — |
| 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
WINDSOR SERVICE INC is a corporation based in BALTIMORE, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 441414. 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 9 power units and 8 drivers, with 31 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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.
WINDSOR SERVICE INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 8 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Baltimore, MD. Across 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 19.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE, and operating authority is active for common.
21 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 133% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MD (21 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
19.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (94.4% of violations); top code 393.17(b) (Lamps and reflectors inadequate) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Hino, Ford, and Ram are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 113,985 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Nov 18, 2013 to Aug 19, 2015 (639 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 11, 2013 to May 11, 2015 (546 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 14 | 2 | 14.3% | Jul 17, 2026 |
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 | 1 | — | 0.30 | 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 | 8 | — | 2.88 | 3 | — | 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 (31 rows) View all 31 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88455298 | Jul 17, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 87172465 | Feb 27, 2026 | MD | 2 | TOWSON MD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85592302 | Aug 26, 2025 | MD | 1 | PARKTON MD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85591086 | Aug 26, 2025 | MD | 1 | PARKTON MD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85591075 | Aug 26, 2025 | MD | 1 | PARKTON MD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LIL, 393.75A1-TEPBM | No |
| 85591007 | Aug 26, 2025 | MD | 1 | PARKTON MD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85591005 | Aug 26, 2025 | MD | 1 | PARKTON MD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.5B-L | No |
| 84226581 | Mar 26, 2025 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE CITY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83808116 | Feb 7, 2025 | MD | 2 | md-northbound-on-895}toll-facilit |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83775747 | Feb 4, 2025 | MD | 2 | md-baltimore-county-p.d. |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.81-H, 393.9A-LIL, 393.75A1-TEPBM | No |
| 83555423 | Jan 8, 2025 | MD | 2 | I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83376746 | Dec 12, 2024 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83341711 | Dec 7, 2024 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE CITY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | No |
| 82518915 | Aug 28, 2024 | MD | 2 | md-northbound-on-895}toll-facilit |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.17(b), 393.71(h)(10) | Yes |
| 82126903 | Jul 16, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-baltimore-county-p.d. |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.78, 393.9(a) | No |
| 82126902 | Jul 16, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-baltimore-county-p.d. |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82126889 | Jul 16, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-baltimore-county-p.d. |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82126888 | Jul 16, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-baltimore-county-p.d. |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.5(b) | Yes |
| 82126887 | Jul 16, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-baltimore-county-p.d. |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75(b) | Yes |
| 82044176 | Jul 4, 2024 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81958106 | Jun 25, 2024 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE CITY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.71(h)(10), 393.17(a) | Yes |
| 81792658 | Jun 5, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-parkton-scale-house-(i-83) |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.5(b) | No |
| 80926354 | Feb 23, 2024 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE CITY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 80751704 | Feb 2, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.95(a) | No |
| 80319803 | Dec 6, 2023 | MD | 1 | md-baltimore-county-p.d. |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.11 | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD24A1169598 | Apr 15, 2024 | MD | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MD1412993085 | Jul 4, 2014 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD1011398088 | Feb 21, 2010 | MD | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| PA0303139100 | Aug 29, 2003 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD0109102496 | Aug 23, 2001 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
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 19, 2015 | MC664994-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 19, 2008 | MC664994-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q11 1180162 | 91X | $750,000 | Nov 11, 2019 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q47 1150768 | CARGO | — | Nov 11, 2019 | Jan 4, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q11 1180161 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 11, 2019 | Nov 11, 2019 | REPLACED |
| FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY | CA10003335700 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 11, 2018 | Nov 11, 2019 | REPLACED |
| FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY | CA10003335800 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 11, 2018 | Nov 11, 2018 | REPLACED |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 0 803 927 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 11, 2015 | Nov 11, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 546 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 11, 2013 to May 11, 2015 | ||||||
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CAO0251969 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 11, 2012 | Nov 11, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CAO0241020 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 11, 2011 | Nov 11, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CAO0231650 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 11, 2010 | Nov 11, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CAO0225252 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 11, 2009 | Nov 11, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2488XKLAO2447 | CARGO | — | Dec 2, 2008 | Jul 29, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CAO0219835 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 11, 2008 | Nov 11, 2009 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 4, 2024insuranceCANCEL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Nov 11, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Nov 11, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 11, 2018insuranceCANCEL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 11, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 9, 2018
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Aug 19, 2015
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Nov 18, 2013
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Nov 18, 2013authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 18, 2013authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 639 days (through Aug 19, 2015)
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Nov 11, 2013insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 11, 2013insurance gapCoverage gap: 546 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 11, 2015)
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Nov 11, 2012insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 2, 2012
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Nov 14, 2011
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Nov 11, 2011insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jul 29, 2011insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Nov 15, 2010
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Nov 11, 2010insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 11, 2009insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 9, 2009
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALTIMORE CITY | MD | 5 | 1 |
| PARKTON MD | MD | 5 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE COUNTY | MD | 2 | 0 |
| I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 2 | 0 |
| TOWSON MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.17(b) | No/defective towaway lamps on rear unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.71(h)(10) | No or Improper safety chains for towbar | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.17(a) | No/defective lamps-towing unit-towaway operation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(b) | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC664994
common · ACTIVE · MC
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ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
91X policy on file
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FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
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31 inspections
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5 reportable crashes
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How to verify WINDSOR SERVICE 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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