SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- Prior insurance gap · 59 days Mar 5, 1996 → May 3, 1996
- Common (Passenger) gap · 451 days Inactive Apr 16, 2007 → reinstated Jul 10, 2008
- Common (Passenger) gap · 321 days Inactive May 2, 1996 → reinstated Mar 19, 1997
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP INC (USDOT 452089) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): GREG ERLENBAUGH (Company officer); WILLIAM SHERIDAN (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • Prior insurance gap · 59 days — Mar 5, 1996 → May 3, 1996 • Common (Passenger) gap · 451 days — Inactive Apr 16, 2007 → reinstated Jul 10, 2008 • Common (Passenger) gap · 321 days — Inactive May 2, 1996 → reinstated Mar 19, 1997 On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/452089/ 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 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240320 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.
2 active liability policies
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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InsuranceTRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICAPolicy effective Aug 20, 2024
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC240748ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 4 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 3 | 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
SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP INC is a corporation based in CODY, WY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 452089. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 4 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.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, organized as a corporation, with 29 years on FMCSA's records, based in Cody, WY. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in CA (4 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLLR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; International, Freightliner, and Strc are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,320 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Common (Passenger) authority was inactive from Apr 16, 2007 to Jul 10, 2008 (451 days)
- Common (Passenger) authority was inactive from May 2, 1996 to Mar 19, 1997 (321 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 5, 1996 to May 3, 1996 (59 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 |
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| California (CA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 23, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Strc | 1 | |
| Stri | 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 | 1 | — | 2.80 | 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 (4 rows) View all 4 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 82982974 | Oct 23, 2024 | CA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 82861292 | Oct 5, 2024 | CA | 3 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82528638 | Aug 28, 2024 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82133770 | Jul 10, 2024 | CA | 1 | FRESNO AREA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| AZ0009725042 | May 16, 1997 | AZ | 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 27, 2008 | MC240748-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 10, 2008 | MC240748-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 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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| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 8B355877 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 20, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 7T447711 | 91X | $4,000,000 | Aug 20, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 8B355877 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 19, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 8B355877 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 19, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | YSM-CUP-0322L000-TIL-08 | BIPD/Excess | — | Mar 5, 2008 | Aug 20, 2024 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | YSM-CUP-0322L000-TIL-08 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 5, 2008 | Mar 5, 2008 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Y-810-0322L000-TIL-08 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 5, 2008 | Mar 5, 2008 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Y-810-0322L000-TIL-08 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 5, 2008 | Aug 8, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Y-810-0322L000-TIL-08 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 5, 2008 | Aug 19, 2024 | REPLACED |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | Y-810-0322L000-COF-07 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 5, 2007 | Mar 5, 2008 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | VFIS-CM-101 4994 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 20, 2006 | Mar 5, 2007 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | VFIS-CU-50 11 204 | BIPD/Excess | — | Apr 20, 2006 | Mar 5, 2008 | REPLACED |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | DXG 400 591 | BIPD/Excess | — | Mar 5, 2006 | Apr 20, 2006 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | VFIS-CM-1010641-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 5, 2001 | Apr 20, 2006 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | VFIS-CU-5006778-0 | BIPD/Excess | — | Mar 5, 2001 | Mar 5, 2006 | REPLACED |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CTR499540 | CARGO | — | Mar 5, 1997 | Nov 2, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO. | ATR 499502 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 5, 1997 | Mar 5, 2001 | REPLACED |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CTD 521 895 | BIPD/Excess | — | Mar 5, 1997 | Mar 5, 2001 | REPLACED |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | HO 52 85 36 7 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 3, 1996 | Jan 8, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 59 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 5, 1996 to May 3, 1996 | ||||||
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL 525676 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 5, 1995 | Mar 5, 1996 | CANCELLED |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL 52 35 71 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 5, 1994 | Mar 5, 1995 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 19, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Aug 20, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Aug 20, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Aug 19, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Aug 27, 2008
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Aug 18, 2008
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Aug 18, 2008authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 8, 2008insuranceCANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Mar 5, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Mar 5, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Mar 5, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 5, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Nov 2, 2007insuranceCANCEL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 16, 2007
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Apr 16, 2007authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 16, 2007authority gapCommon (Passenger) authority inactive: 451 days (through Jul 10, 2008)
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Mar 5, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Apr 20, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Apr 20, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Mar 5, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Dec 7, 2005
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Mar 5, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 5, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2000
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Jan 8, 2000insuranceCANCEL — THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
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May 2, 1996
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May 2, 1996authority gapCommon (Passenger) authority inactive: 321 days (through Mar 19, 1997)
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Mar 5, 1996insuranceCANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 5, 1996insurance gapCoverage gap: 59 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 3, 1996)
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Mar 5, 1995insuranceCANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 22, 1994
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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| CASTAIC IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| FRESNO AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC240748
common · ACTIVE · MC
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
91X policy on file
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THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess policy on file
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ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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AMERICAN EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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4 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP INC
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