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LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC

USDOT 446181 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: WARD T. GAMBOE Livestock Based in WEST UNITY, OH Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Apr 4, 2023
Review these
  • 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 PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: WARD T. GAMBOE
Cargo: Livestock
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC (USDOT 446181)
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): WARD T. GAMBOE (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 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 — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/446181/
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 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=197583 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 446181
In FMCSA records since May 17, 1991 (~35y)
MC / docket MC669233
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner WARD T. GAMBOE
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Livestock
Fleet size 5 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 200,205 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (419) 630-6106
Email: [email protected]
Physical
16735 US HIGHWAY 20A
WEST UNITY, OH 43570
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 446181
In FMCSA records since May 17, 1991 (~35y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 200,205 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 50.0% vs 6.7% +43.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 4.25 vs 1.80 +2.45
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 2 0
Trailers 4 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 6 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 4 4 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 25% 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%).

Power Units
5
Drivers
2
Inspections
6
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
2
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC is a individual based in WEST UNITY, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 446181. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 2 drivers, with 6 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 overview

LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 2 drivers, organized as an individual, based in West Unity, OH. 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.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WI (1) and SD (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (70.6% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Peterbilt, Mheb, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 197,583 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
50%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,583 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +50 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,583 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-09 2026-05

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% May 28, 2026
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% May 28, 2026
South Dakota (SD) 1 1 100.0% Jan 22, 2026
Wisconsin (WI) 1 0 0.0% Sep 17, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 5
Wilson 4
Kenworth 1
Mheb 1
Utility 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 2.72 3 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 2 — 3.27 3 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 3.46 3 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — 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 (6 rows) View all 6 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87994800 May 28, 2026 IL 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWN1163 · 1XP5DB9X17N668326
3 395.8F01, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
87990686 May 28, 2026 MO 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PXC0591 · 1XP5DB9X34D818650
1 392.2-SLLEWG1 No
86904761 Jan 22, 2026 SD 3 TILFORD SD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWN1163 · 1XP5DB9X17N668326
11 383.23A2-LCDLN, 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLIRP Yes
85829999 Sep 17, 2025 WI 3 HUDSON WI
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWU6350 · 1XP5DB8X0RN351660
6 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 390.21TB2-DOT No
79859166 Oct 3, 2023 IN 3 DUNREITH IN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWY2258 · 1XKWD49XX7J175564
3 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2, 396.17C-PI No
79582067 Aug 31, 2023 IA 3 I-380 SB BRANDON
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PWN1163 · 1XP5DB9X17N668326
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MN0220530111 Feb 22, 2022 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1901118681 Jun 11, 2019 IA 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC669233
Active
—
View full authority record →
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 PDF
Feb 26, 2009 MC669233-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. CA01768887 91X $750,000 Apr 4, 2023 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. CA 1768887 BIPD/Primary — Feb 28, 2020 Apr 4, 2023 CANCELLED
AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY AE-000417-01 BIPD/Primary — Mar 5, 2019 Mar 5, 2020 CANCELLED
AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY AE-000417-01 BIPD/Primary — Mar 5, 2019 Feb 28, 2020 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0034406 BIPD/Primary — Mar 5, 2018 Mar 5, 2019 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN229944 BIPD/Primary — Jan 28, 2018 Mar 5, 2018 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP21574A BIPD/Primary — Jan 28, 2016 Jan 28, 2018 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA07574502 BIPD/Primary — Jan 28, 2015 Jan 28, 2016 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA07574501 BIPD/Primary — Jan 28, 2014 Jan 28, 2015 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN626326 BIPD/Primary — Jan 28, 2009 Jan 28, 2014 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN626326 CARGO — Jan 28, 2009 May 18, 2011 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 4, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
  2. Mar 9, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Mar 5, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Feb 28, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Mar 5, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  6. Mar 5, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Feb 27, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Jan 28, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  9. Jan 28, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  10. Jan 28, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  11. Jan 29, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Jan 28, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. May 18, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Feb 26, 2009
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
I-380 SB BRANDON IA 1 0
DUNREITH IN IN 1 0
TILFORD SD SD 1 1
HUDSON WI WI 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 2 0
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How to verify LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC

Is LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 446181 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC's safety rating? ▾
LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC had? ▾
6 roadside inspections are on file for LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC based? ▾
LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 16735 US HIGHWAY 20A, WEST UNITY, Ohio 43570. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC669233). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC operate? ▾
LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC self-reports 5 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for LIFELINE CARRIERS LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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