JOHNS SERVICES INC
TONAWANDA, NY
DBA: JOHNS TOWING & STORAGE
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 · 35 days Inactive Jun 21, 2010 → reinstated Jul 26, 2010
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — JOHNS SERVICES INC (USDOT 510019) 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): CHARLES H GRUNZWEIG (Owner); WILLIAM H GRUNZWEIG (Additional owner) Organization: INDIVIDUAL Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Contract (Property) gap · 35 days — Inactive Jun 21, 2010 → reinstated Jul 26, 2010 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/510019/ As of: Jul 17, 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 88/100). 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 88/100). 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 66.7% vs peer median 10% (worse). n=93853 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceMICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COPolicy effective Jun 13, 2019
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Process Agent#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 8 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 66.67% | — |
| 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
JOHNS SERVICES INC is a individual based in TONAWANDA, NY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 510019. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 11 power units and 9 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. 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.
JOHNS SERVICES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 9 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Tonawanda, NY. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 66.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO, and operating authority is active for contract.
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NY (3 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
66.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.1% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; International, Unknown, and Chevrolet are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 93,853 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 21, 2010 to Jul 26, 2010 (35 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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| New York (NY) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Apr 24, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 3 | |
| Unknown | 2 | |
| Chevrolet | 1 | |
| Trailer | 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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.33 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 7.33 | 7 | — | 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 (4 rows) View all 4 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 84550768 | Apr 24, 2025 | NY | 1 | BATAVIA NY |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95A1, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 84249559 | Mar 27, 2025 | NY | 2 | NIAGARA FALLS NY |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.41-BNPB, 392.2-SLLUCR | Yes |
| 82960482 | Oct 15, 2024 | NY | 1 | NICHOLS NY |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 395.8A | No |
| 79892854 | Oct 11, 2023 | NY | 3 | ny-riga-(wb) |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| NYSP26969360 | Mar 4, 2017 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NYSP10132270 | Jun 2, 2011 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY2106261000 | Aug 26, 2002 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY0021062610 | Aug 26, 2002 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY991014420A | Apr 6, 1999 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
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 | |
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| Jun 27, 2017 | MC320601-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 31, 2015 | MC320601-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 26, 2010 | MC320601-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 19, 2005 | MC320601-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (25 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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| MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | V0701132 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 13, 2019 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | V0700722 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2017 | Jun 13, 2019 | REPLACED |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 8502RB0111660 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2015 | Jun 13, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TWT 0000027-00 | CARGO | — | Jun 13, 2014 | Aug 7, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TWT 0000027-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2014 | Aug 7, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 02UENQO1226 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2012 | Jun 13, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICAT0002118 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 19, 2011 | Jun 13, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICAT0002118 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 18, 2011 | Dec 19, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICAT0002118 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2011 | Aug 18, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY | S1938769 | CARGO | — | Jun 24, 2010 | Aug 13, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICAT0001398 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2010 | Jun 13, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICEN0001316 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 31, 2009 | Jun 13, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICEN0001316 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2009 | Aug 31, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICEN0001316 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2009 | Jul 31, 2009 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 37MSAK6425 | CARGO | — | Jun 28, 2005 | Jun 24, 2010 | REPLACED |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 264030 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 6, 2005 | Jun 6, 2005 | REPLACED |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 264030 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 6, 2005 | Jun 13, 2009 | REPLACED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 871486 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 14, 2004 | Jun 14, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 871349 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 14, 2003 | Jun 14, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 871184 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 14, 2002 | Jun 14, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | KB1875-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 14, 2001 | Jun 14, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS | DRE 16424-00 | BIPD | — | Jun 14, 2000 | Jun 14, 2001 | REPLACED |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | TIP2295061 | BIPD | — | Jun 14, 1999 | Jun 14, 2000 | REPLACED |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | TIP2295061 | BIPD | — | Jun 14, 1999 | Jul 20, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | TIP2295061 | BIPD | — | Jun 14, 1997 | Nov 17, 1999 | NAME CHANGED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 27, 2024
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Jun 8, 2021
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Jun 13, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
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Jun 27, 2017
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Jun 19, 2017
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Jun 19, 2017authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 13, 2017insuranceCANCEL — MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 17, 2015
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Aug 17, 2015authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 7, 2015insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 13, 2014insuranceCANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 12, 2014
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Jun 13, 2012insuranceCANCEL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 7, 2012
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Dec 19, 2011insuranceCANCEL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 18, 2011insuranceCANCEL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 13, 2011insuranceCANCEL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 10, 2011
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Aug 13, 2010insuranceCANCEL — SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 24, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 21, 2010
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Jun 21, 2010authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 21, 2010authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 35 days (through Jul 26, 2010)
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Jun 13, 2010insuranceCANCEL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 31, 2009insuranceTERM/CANCL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 5, 2009
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Jul 31, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 13, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 20, 2005
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Jun 20, 2005authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 14, 2005insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 6, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 16, 2004
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Jun 14, 2004insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 14, 2003insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 14, 2002insuranceCANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Jun 14, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS
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Jul 20, 2000insuranceTERM/CANCL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 14, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 17, 1999insuranceNAMECHG — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BATAVIA NY | NY | 1 | 1 |
| NIAGARA FALLS NY | NY | 1 | 1 |
| NICHOLS NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC320601
common · N · MC
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Docket MC1657714
common · N · MC
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MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
91X policy on file
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MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS
BIPD policy on file
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GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD policy on file
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How to verify JOHNS SERVICES INC
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- 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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