TRAIL TRANSPORTATION CORP
FAIRPORT, NY
DBA: TUSA EXPRESS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Contract (Property) gap · 281 days Inactive Feb 19, 2004 → reinstated Nov 26, 2004
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TRAIL TRANSPORTATION CORP (USDOT 466096) 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): ERIC COOPER (Company officer); MATT COLMERAUER (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Contract (Property) gap · 281 days — Inactive Feb 19, 2004 → reinstated Nov 26, 2004 On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/466096/ As of: Jul 19, 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=197576 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.
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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InsuranceHARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jul 1, 2019
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Process AgentINTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 5 | 7 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 12 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 6 | 6 | 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
TRAIL TRANSPORTATION CORP is a corporation based in FAIRPORT, NY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 466096. 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 5 drivers, with 12 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.
TRAIL TRANSPORTATION CORP is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 20 years on FMCSA's records, based in Fairport, NY. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract (broker authority is revoked).
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NJ (6) and PA (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (72.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Mack, Utility, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,576 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 19, 2004 to Nov 26, 2004 (281 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (NJ) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 4, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 5, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 6 | |
| Utility | 6 | |
| Volvo | 4 | |
| Wabash National | 4 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Vlv | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.60 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 3.50 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 85966592 | Oct 4, 2025 | NJ | 1 | GREENWICH SCALE WEST BOUND |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.48A-BIBD | No |
| 85554393 | Aug 20, 2025 | NJ | 1 | GREENWHICH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 84592913 | May 5, 2025 | PA | 3 | pa-sr663--milford-twp---sr663-nea |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 84466907 | Apr 21, 2025 | NJ | 2 | I-78 WB GREENWICH SCALES |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 84418957 | Apr 15, 2025 | PA | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83401349 | Dec 13, 2024 | NJ | 2 | SNO RDWY CRANBURY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLLR, 393.45B2-B | No |
| 81719290 | May 25, 2024 | NJ | 2 | nj-greenwich-scale-e/b |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9(a), 393.45(b)(2), 393.75(c) | No |
| 81529752 | May 3, 2024 | NJ | 3 | PISCATAWAY WEIGHT STATION |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79946758 | Oct 17, 2023 | PA | 3 | pa-sr663--milford-twp---sr663-nea |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79406727 | Aug 14, 2023 | NJ | 3 | GREENWICH WB SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Vlv
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0 | — | No |
| 79309536 | Aug 1, 2023 | PA | 3 | pa-i78-wb-mm-76-williams-twp---i7 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
| 78463549 | Apr 26, 2023 | NJ | 1 | GREENWICH EB |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY3057869700 | Aug 26, 2003 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA511297500X | Apr 11, 2002 | PA | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| NY991004710A | Jan 16, 1999 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA604714400A | May 7, 1996 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA2094476001 | Sep 9, 1992 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC248823 | common | N | — |
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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| Sep 9, 2019 | MC248823 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Nov 26, 2004 | MC248823-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 10 AB S67601 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 1, 2019 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP4020218 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2017 | Oct 15, 2019 | NAME CHANGED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP4020218 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Y-810-2947C23A-TIL-06 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0102628 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 4, 2005 | Jan 1, 2006 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0102628 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 4, 2005 | Mar 2, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0039168 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 6, 2004 | May 4, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 453296 | CARGO | — | Dec 31, 2003 | Dec 25, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN321971 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 21, 2002 | Jan 6, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN321971 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2001 | Jun 21, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | GA0679245 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2000 | Mar 29, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | GA0679245 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2000 | Dec 31, 2001 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 1074554065 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 1998 | Dec 31, 2000 | REPLACED |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 141 64 87 11 | SURETY | — | Jun 24, 1997 | Jun 15, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 659-83-11 | CARGO | — | Dec 22, 1996 | May 19, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 133521346 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 22, 1994 | May 20, 1999 | CANCELLED |
| GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CP7 700470 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 22, 1993 | Jan 31, 1995 | CANCELLED |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 1308893 | SURETY | — | Jun 24, 1993 | Jun 24, 1997 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 15, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 12, 2019
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Jul 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Dec 25, 2009insuranceCANCEL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 2, 2006insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2006
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Jan 1, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 21, 2005
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Jun 21, 2005authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 15, 2005insuranceCANCEL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
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May 10, 2005
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May 4, 2005insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 26, 2004
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Feb 19, 2004
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Feb 19, 2004authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 281 days (through Nov 26, 2004)
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Jan 6, 2004insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 6, 2004authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 21, 2002insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — GULF INSURANCE CO.
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May 19, 2001insuranceCANCEL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 29, 2001insuranceCANCEL — GULF INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 31, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
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May 20, 1999insuranceCANCEL — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 24, 1997insuranceTERM/REPL — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 31, 1995insuranceCANCEL — GENERAL 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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| GREENWHICH | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| GREENWICH EB | NJ | 1 | 1 |
| GREENWICH SCALE WEST BOUND | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| GREENWICH WB SCALE | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| I-78 WB GREENWICH SCALES | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| PISCATAWAY WEIGHT STATION | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| SNO RDWY CRANBURY | NJ | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC248823
common · N · MC
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GULF INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
SURETY policy on file
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NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
SURETY policy on file
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INTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INC
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12 inspections
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5 reportable crashes
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How to verify TRAIL TRANSPORTATION CORP
- 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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