EAST COAST INTERMODAL INC

PLANTATION, FL

USDOT 486644 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: ALFRED A CHANG General Freight Intermodal Containers Based in PLANTATION, FL Grade A · 95
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
Coverage resumed · Jun 26, 1998
Coverage resumed · Aug 19, 2004
Common (Property) reinstated · Mar 14, 2012
Common (Property) reinstated · Sep 9, 2004
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 17 days Jun 9, 1998 → Jun 26, 1998
  • Prior insurance gap · 54 days Jun 26, 2004 → Aug 19, 2004
  • Common (Property) gap · 1535 days Inactive Dec 31, 2007 → reinstated Mar 14, 2012
  • Common (Property) gap · 65 days Inactive Jul 6, 2004 → reinstated Sep 9, 2004
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: ALFRED A CHANG
Cargo: General Freight, Intermodal Containers
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — EAST COAST INTERMODAL INC (USDOT 486644)
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): ALFRED A CHANG (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 17 days — Jun 9, 1998 → Jun 26, 1998
  • Prior insurance gap · 54 days — Jun 26, 2004 → Aug 19, 2004
  • Common (Property) gap · 1535 days — Inactive Dec 31, 2007 → reinstated Mar 14, 2012
  • Common (Property) gap · 65 days — Inactive Jul 6, 2004 → reinstated Sep 9, 2004

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/486644/
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.

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=240320 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 486644
In FMCSA records since Jun 4, 1992 (~34y)
MC / docket MC244652
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner ALFRED A CHANG
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Intermodal Containers
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 30,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
7280 NW 7TH STREET
PLANTATION, FL 33317
Mailing
7280 NW 7 TH STREET
PLANTATION, FL 33317
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 486644
In FMCSA records since Jun 4, 1992 (~34y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 30,000 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
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
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 1 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 1 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 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%).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
4
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

EAST COAST INTERMODAL INC is a individual based in PLANTATION, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 486644. 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 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.

Risk intelligence

EAST COAST INTERMODAL INC had 1 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%, which is below the national average of 19.2%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 0.0.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
6 revocations on record.

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).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,320 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 240,320 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 31, 2007 to Mar 14, 2012 (1535 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 6, 2004 to Sep 9, 2004 (65 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (3)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 9, 1998 to Jun 26, 1998 (17 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 26, 2004 to Aug 19, 2004 (54 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 9, 2008 to Mar 8, 2012 (1520 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2024-08

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Florida (FL) 1 0 0.0% Aug 19, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 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
82467082 Aug 19, 2024 FL 2 FORT LAUDERDALE FL
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
FL8332045103 Jun 12, 2013 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL7402305803 May 29, 2003 FL 0 1 Yes No Injury
FL6123024901 Dec 13, 2001 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL5735009701 Jun 29, 1999 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (4 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
Mar 14, 2012 MC244652-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Dec 31, 2007 MC244652-C VOL REVOCATION VOL →
Sep 9, 2004 MC244652-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Aug 18, 2004 MC244652 NC REINSTATEMENT NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (49 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 WN256662 91X $750,000 Mar 8, 2019 On file ACTIVE
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA WESFL424368-00 BIPD/Primary Mar 8, 2018 Mar 8, 2019 CANCELLED
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA WESFL318220-00 BIPD/Primary Mar 8, 2017 Mar 8, 2018 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT787606-8012-121 BIPD/Primary Mar 8, 2012 Mar 8, 2017 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 1520 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 9, 2008 to Mar 8, 2012
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY GTL1001140607 BIPD/Primary Jun 29, 2007 Jan 9, 2008 CANCELLED
ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY MC10904 CARGO Jan 9, 2007 Jan 9, 2008 CANCELLED
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY TC020787 BIPD/Primary Jun 29, 2006 Jun 29, 2007 CANCELLED
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY TC020787 BIPD/Primary Jun 29, 2006 Sep 5, 2006 CANCELLED
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY TC020787 BIPD/Primary Jun 29, 2006 Jun 29, 2006 REPLACED
ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY MC9207 CARGO Jan 9, 2006 Jan 9, 2007 CANCELLED
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE SFT 5664835 BIPD/Primary Jun 29, 2005 Jun 29, 2006 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. C315239 CARGO Jan 5, 2005 Jan 5, 2006 CANCELLED
ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. SFT 5664835 BIPD/Primary Aug 19, 2004 Jun 29, 2005 CANCELLED
COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY 97777 CARGO Aug 19, 2004 Jan 6, 2005 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 54 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 26, 2004 to Aug 19, 2004
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY TC000524-01 BIPD/Primary Jun 26, 2003 Oct 29, 2003 CANCELLED
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY TC000524-01 BIPD/Primary Jun 26, 2003 Jun 26, 2004 CANCELLED
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY TC000524-01 BIPD/Primary Jun 26, 2003 Jun 26, 2003 REPLACED
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY TC000524 BIPD/Primary Jun 26, 2002 Jun 26, 2003 CANCELLED
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY TC000524 BIPD/Primary Jun 26, 2002 Aug 19, 2002 CANCELLED
AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY TC000524 BIPD/Primary Jun 26, 2002 Jun 26, 2002 REPLACED
QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION PIT01052 BIPD/Primary Jun 26, 2001 Feb 8, 2002 CANCELLED
QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION PIT01052 BIPD/Primary Jun 26, 2001 Jun 26, 2001 REPLACED
QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION PIT01052 BIPD/Primary Jun 26, 2001 Oct 4, 2001 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 8, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. Mar 8, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
  3. Mar 8, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Mar 8, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
  5. Mar 8, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Mar 8, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Mar 14, 2012
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Jan 9, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jan 9, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Jan 9, 2008
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1520 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 8, 2012)
  11. Dec 31, 2007
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Dec 31, 2007
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 1535 days (through Mar 14, 2012)
  13. Jun 29, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jun 27, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Jan 9, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Jan 9, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Sep 5, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Jun 29, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Jun 29, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE
  20. Jun 28, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  21. Jan 10, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Jan 5, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  23. Jul 1, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  24. Jun 29, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  25. Jan 7, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  26. Jan 6, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Sep 20, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Aug 19, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Jul 6, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  30. Jul 6, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  31. Jul 6, 2004
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  32. Jul 6, 2004
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  33. Jul 6, 2004
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 65 days (through Sep 9, 2004)
  34. Jun 26, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY
  35. Jun 26, 2004
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 54 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 19, 2004)
  36. Oct 29, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY
  37. Jun 26, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY
  38. Jun 26, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY
  39. Aug 19, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY
  40. Jun 26, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
FORT LAUDERDALE FL FL 1 0
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How to verify EAST COAST INTERMODAL 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 EAST COAST INTERMODAL INC

Is EAST COAST INTERMODAL INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. EAST COAST INTERMODAL INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 486644 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 EAST COAST INTERMODAL INC's safety rating?
EAST COAST INTERMODAL 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 EAST COAST INTERMODAL INC had?
1 roadside inspection are on file for EAST COAST INTERMODAL 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 EAST COAST INTERMODAL INC's out-of-service rate?
EAST COAST INTERMODAL 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 EAST COAST INTERMODAL INC based?
EAST COAST INTERMODAL INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 7280 NW 7TH STREET, PLANTATION, Florida 33317. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does EAST COAST INTERMODAL INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. EAST COAST INTERMODAL INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC244652). 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 EAST COAST INTERMODAL INC operate?
EAST COAST INTERMODAL INC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver 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 EAST COAST INTERMODAL INC had any crashes?
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for EAST COAST INTERMODAL 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

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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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