FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC

USDOT 474070 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: MICHAEL FORD General Freight Based in INDIANAPOLIS, IN Grade A · 95
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Book with caution — review signals below

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

Caution
Coverage resumed · Nov 4, 2016
Contract (Property) reinstated · Nov 9, 2016
Contract (Property) reinstated · Aug 11, 2014
Policy effective · Dec 3, 2025
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 296 days Jan 13, 2016 → Nov 4, 2016
  • Contract (Property) gap · 659 days Inactive Jan 20, 2015 → reinstated Nov 9, 2016
  • Contract (Property) gap · 3112 days Inactive Feb 2, 2006 → reinstated Aug 11, 2014
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file 1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: MICHAEL FORD
Cargo: General Freight
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC (USDOT 474070)
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): MICHAEL FORD (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 296 days — Jan 13, 2016 → Nov 4, 2016
  • Contract (Property) gap · 659 days — Inactive Jan 20, 2015 → reinstated Nov 9, 2016
  • Contract (Property) gap · 3112 days — Inactive Feb 2, 2006 → reinstated Aug 11, 2014

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — 1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/474070/
As of: Jul 21, 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.

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
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=197587 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

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 474070
In FMCSA records since Mar 17, 1992 (~34y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner MICHAEL FORD
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 5 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 90,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
6643 MOSSY ROCK LANE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 474070
In FMCSA records since Mar 17, 1992 (~34y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 90,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
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 2 3 0
Trailers 4 0 0

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

Power Units
5
Drivers
3
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
2
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC is a individual based in INDIANAPOLIS, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 474070. 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 3 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection 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.

Carrier overview

FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 3 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Indianapolis, IN. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 1 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet); 3 drivers.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.
OOS order history
3 out-of-service orders issued against this carrier.

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

Compared against 197,587 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,587 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 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 197,587 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 20, 2015 to Nov 9, 2016 (659 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 2, 2006 to Aug 11, 2014 (3112 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 13, 2016 to Nov 4, 2016 (296 days)
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 1
Strick Com 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 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 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 (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
80876765 Feb 14, 2024 IN 3 CLINTON IN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IN0903313757 Feb 6, 2019 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0900769871 Nov 3, 2007 IN 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
Unknown MC240885 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 PDF
Nov 9, 2016 MC240885-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Nov 7, 2016 MC240885 NC REVOCATION NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (35 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN412267 91X $1,000,000 Dec 3, 2025 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA989903371 BIPD/Primary Jul 17, 2025 Dec 3, 2025 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA989903371 BIPD/Primary Dec 3, 2024 Jul 17, 2025 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP79102A BIPD/Primary Jan 13, 2022 Dec 3, 2024 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 1641715 BIPD/Primary Jan 13, 2020 Jan 13, 2022 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 51-023231-00 BIPD/Primary Jan 13, 2017 Jan 13, 2020 CANCELLED
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY LTI0006012 BIPD/Primary Nov 4, 2016 Jan 13, 2017 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 296 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 13, 2016 to Nov 4, 2016
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0049990 BIPD/Primary Jan 13, 2015 Jan 13, 2016 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0045555 BIPD/Primary Sep 5, 2014 Jan 13, 2015 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0045555 BIPD/Primary Jan 13, 2014 Sep 5, 2014 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 8414825 BIPD/Primary Jun 18, 2010 Jan 13, 2014 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 8414825 BIPD/Primary Jun 15, 2010 Jun 18, 2010 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 8414825 BIPD/Primary Jun 9, 2010 Jun 15, 2010 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 8414825 BIPD/Primary Oct 29, 2008 Jun 9, 2010 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 8414825 BIPD/Primary Oct 29, 2008 Jun 18, 2010 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 8414825 BIPD/Primary Jan 13, 2007 Oct 29, 2008 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 8414825 BIPD/Primary Jan 13, 2005 Jan 13, 2007 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 4587773 BIPD/Primary Aug 27, 2004 Jan 13, 2005 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 4587773 BIPD/Primary Aug 27, 2004 Feb 25, 2005 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 4587773-6 BIPD/Primary Aug 27, 2003 Aug 27, 2004 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 4587773-5 BIPD/Primary Feb 11, 2003 Aug 27, 2003 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 4587773-5 BIPD/Primary Jan 3, 2003 Feb 11, 2003 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 4587773-5 BIPD/Primary Aug 27, 2002 Jan 3, 2003 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 4587773-4 BIPD/Primary Jun 18, 2002 Aug 27, 2002 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 3, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jul 17, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Dec 4, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  4. Dec 3, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. Jan 13, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jan 13, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Jan 13, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jan 13, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
  9. Nov 9, 2016
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Nov 9, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Nov 9, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  12. Jan 13, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  13. Jan 13, 2016
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 296 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 4, 2016)
  14. Jan 20, 2015
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  15. Jan 20, 2015
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  16. Jan 20, 2015
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 659 days (through Nov 9, 2016)
  17. Jan 13, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  18. Sep 5, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  19. Aug 20, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  20. Jan 13, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Aug 22, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  22. Jun 18, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Jun 18, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Jun 15, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Jun 9, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Oct 29, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Jan 13, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Feb 2, 2006
    authority
    ADMINISTRATIVE INACTIVATION — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  29. Feb 2, 2006
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 3112 days (through Aug 11, 2014)
  30. Feb 25, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  31. Jan 13, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  32. Dec 20, 2004
    oos
    Out-of-service order — 90 day failure to pay fine
  33. Aug 27, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  34. Jun 17, 2004
    oos
    Out-of-service order — 90 day failure to pay fine
  35. Jan 27, 2004
    oos
    Out-of-service order — 90 day failure to pay fine
  36. Aug 27, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  37. Feb 11, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  38. Jan 3, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  39. Oct 1, 2002
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  40. Aug 27, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CLINTON IN IN 1 0
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How to verify FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC

  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 FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC

Is FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 474070 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 FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC's safety rating?
FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC'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 FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC had?
1 roadside inspection are on file for FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC 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 FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC's out-of-service rate?
FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC based?
FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 6643 MOSSY ROCK LANE, INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana 46237. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC have valid operating authority?
FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC operate?
FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC self-reports 5 power units and 3 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 FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC had any crashes?
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for FORDS FAST FREIGHT INC 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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