ACME DOCK SPECIALISTS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- OOS rate better than size peers
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TruckCodex risk summary — ACME DOCK SPECIALISTS INC (USDOT 448185) 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 Officer(s): KAITLYN ROSE LYNCH (Company officer); JEFFREY SCOTT LYNCH (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/448185/ As of: Jul 12, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 40 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 6 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 30 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 15% | 10% | — |
| 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
ACME DOCK SPECIALISTS INC is a corporation based in KANSAS CITY, MO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 448185. 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 40 power units and 36 drivers, with 30 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 23.5%. 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.
ACME DOCK SPECIALISTS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 40 power units and 36 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Kansas City, MO. Across 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
20 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KS (8) and NE (6), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (44.2% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 40 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 36 drivers; Ford, Courier, and GMC are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 24,983 ACTIVE carriers operating 20–60 power units (±50% of this carrier's 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas (KS) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 19, 2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 6 | — | 1.64 | 2 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 1.62 | 2 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 4.37 | 4 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (30 rows) View all 30 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79584277 | Aug 31, 2023 | NE | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.17(c), 387.303(b)(4), 393.87(a) | No |
| 79318070 | Aug 2, 2023 | NE | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 78947625 | Jun 20, 2023 | KS | 1 | ks-wyandotte-county---209 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 177.801, 393.100(b), 177.817(a) | Yes |
| 78677535 | May 18, 2023 | NE | 1 | NEBRASKA CITY SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.95(a) | No |
| 78597165 | May 9, 2023 | KS | 1 | ks-sedgwick-county---173 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA2501473572 | Mar 17, 2025 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000105082 | Oct 11, 2023 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000102419 | May 5, 2023 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000097074 | May 25, 2022 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000071065 | Dec 7, 2017 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000042575 | Feb 21, 2011 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KANSAS CITY MO | MO | 6 | 3 |
| KS | KS | 2 | 0 |
| KANSAS CITY KS | MO | 1 | 1 |
| NEBRASKA CITY SCALE | NE | 1 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 172.602(a) | Emergency Response information not complete | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 177.801 | Accepting or Transporting Hazardous Materials not prepared in accordance with regulations | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 |
| 177.817(a) | Placarding violation | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 |
| 387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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How to verify ACME DOCK SPECIALISTS 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.
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