PHOENIX MACHINERY MOVERS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
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TruckCodex risk summary — PHOENIX MACHINERY MOVERS INC (USDOT 515205) 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 Officer(s): JOE SANTAMARIA (Company officer); JOEY SANTAMARIA (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • 1 active operating authority • Active insurance on file — TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/515205/ 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 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 25% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=43081 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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 · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
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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InsuranceTRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Aug 15, 2025
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC413929ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 39 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 16 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 9.09% | 9.09% | — |
| 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
PHOENIX MACHINERY MOVERS INC is a corporation based in SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 515205. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 22 power units and 22 drivers, with 16 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
PHOENIX MACHINERY MOVERS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 22 power units and 22 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Shelby Township, MI. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (9) and IN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
10.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (55.6% of violations); top code 393.9A-LRLI (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 22 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 22 drivers; Peterbilt, Nels, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 43,081 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–33 power units (±50% of this carrier's 22 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 11 | |
| Nels | 8 | |
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Nelson Mfg | 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 | 1 | — | 1.16 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 2.31 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 5.80 | 6 | — | 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 (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87812177 | May 11, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.16-D | Yes |
| 85891507 | Sep 25, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-e/bi69@morris |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLFC | No |
| 85442565 | Aug 6, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-pontiac-scale-s/b |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 85398155 | Jul 31, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-new-buffalo-scale-e/b |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 85189062 | Jul 9, 2025 | MI | 3 | WB I-94 AT REST AREA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85156440 | Jul 9, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.82DUMT | No |
| 84787022 | May 23, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-swartz-creek-rest-area(i69-eb) |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 83832970 | Feb 10, 2025 | IN | 2 | WARREN IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.130C-CHVE | Yes |
| 83226631 | Nov 19, 2024 | MI | 3 | WB I-94 REST AREA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 82806261 | Sep 30, 2024 | MI | 1 | mi-grass-lake-scale-w/b |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 82408458 | Aug 12, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-wb-i-94-@-belleville-rest-area |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80403873 | Dec 14, 2023 | MI | 1 | mi-ionia-scale-w/b |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 393.100(b), 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 80301665 | Dec 4, 2023 | OH | 2 | FINDLAY SCALES |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 391.11(b)(4), 393.75(a)(3), 393.78 | Yes |
| 79651424 | Sep 12, 2023 | NC | 2 | I40 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a) | Yes |
| 79159353 | Jul 15, 2023 | MI | 3 | mi-nb-i-75-@-dix-hwy |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78307905 | Apr 6, 2023 | MI | 1 | — | — | 5 | 393.104(a), 396.17(c), 392.7(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO0000106722 | Feb 28, 2024 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002689848 | Sep 20, 2022 | MI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0009359083 | Aug 12, 2015 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0009287524 | May 18, 2015 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0006872198 | Dec 17, 2007 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0006556368 | Dec 26, 2006 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0005888387 | Feb 8, 2005 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0005888050 | Feb 2, 2005 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0005621709 | May 18, 2004 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI004414092A | Feb 17, 2003 | MI | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MI001287609A | Mar 29, 2001 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI006786974B | Feb 1, 1999 | MI | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY | 35UEABH5BSV | 91X | — | Aug 15, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY | 35 UEA BH5BSV | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | CAC 007 46 30 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2001 | Aug 15, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | IMI0074152 | 34 | — | Mar 1, 2001 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 15, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 15, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
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Oct 12, 2001
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARREN IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| WB I-94 AT REST AREA | MI | 1 | 0 |
| WB I-94 REST AREA | MI | 1 | 0 |
| I40 | NC | 1 | 1 |
| FINDLAY SCALES | OH | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.104(a) | Inadequate/damaged securement device/system | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 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 |
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Docket MC413929
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TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
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12 reportable crashes
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