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BEAR'S DRAYAGE INC

USDOT 516737 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: RICHARD A FERRIS Company officer 2: LANA K FERRIS General Freight Machinery / Large Objects Other (REFRACTORY) Based in EAST PALESTINE, OH Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Sep 7, 2024
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: RICHARD A FERRIS
Company officer 2: LANA K FERRIS
Cargo: General Freight, Machinery / Large Objects, Other (REFRACTORY)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BEAR'S DRAYAGE INC (USDOT 516737)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): RICHARD A FERRIS (Company officer); LANA K FERRIS (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

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

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/516737/
As of: Jul 22, 2026
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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=281590 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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 516737
In FMCSA records since Mar 16, 1993 (~33y)
MC / docket MC242729
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer RICHARD A FERRIS
Company officer 2 LANA K FERRIS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Machinery / Large Objects, Other (REFRACTORY)
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 60,370 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (330) 426-2828
Physical
1188 STATE ROUTE 170
EAST PALESTINE, OH 44413
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 516737
In FMCSA records since Mar 16, 1993 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 60,370 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 2 0 0
Trailers 3 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 2 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
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
2
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
1
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

BEAR'S DRAYAGE INC is a corporation based in EAST PALESTINE, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 516737. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 2 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.

Carrier overview

BEAR'S DRAYAGE INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in East Palestine, OH. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in OH (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; International and Mack are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 281,590 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,590 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 281,590 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-11 2025-11

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Ohio (OH) 1 0 0.0% Nov 7, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 1
Mack 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 (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86275161 Nov 7, 2025 OH 3 BEAVER OH
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PVY9821 · 2HSCESBR97C452352
0 — No
78406599 Apr 19, 2023 PA 1 pa-i79-sb-mm-80.5-cranberry-twp--
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWK1825 · 2HSCEAPRX7C431478
2 396.3(a)(1), 396.5(b) No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OH0086256539 Sep 8, 2008 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC242729
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (33 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. CA986266384 91X $750,000 Sep 7, 2024 On file ACTIVE
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-ZG6803 BIPD/Primary — Sep 7, 2020 Sep 7, 2024 CANCELLED
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) OCA-0000063-00 BIPD/Primary — Sep 7, 2019 Sep 7, 2020 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-ZD7891 BIPD/Primary — Sep 7, 2019 Sep 7, 2019 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-ZD7891 BIPD/Primary — Sep 7, 2019 Oct 9, 2019 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP25612A BIPD/Primary — Sep 7, 2016 Sep 7, 2019 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP25612A BIPD/Primary — Sep 7, 2016 Oct 9, 2019 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0042813001 BIPD/Primary — Sep 7, 2015 Sep 7, 2016 REPLACED
GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY XA 2090427 BIPD/Primary — Sep 7, 2014 Sep 7, 2015 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 46-497774-00 BIPD/Primary — Aug 7, 2014 Sep 13, 2014 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 46-497774-00 BIPD/Primary — Aug 7, 2014 Sep 7, 2014 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 46-497774-00 BIPD/Primary — Oct 10, 2011 Aug 7, 2014 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 05497774 CARGO — Sep 13, 2005 Sep 19, 2019 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 46-497774-00 BIPD/Primary — Sep 13, 2005 Oct 10, 2011 REPLACED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CWP 3 411 475 BIPD/Primary — Sep 13, 2002 Sep 13, 2005 REPLACED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CWP 3 411 475 CARGO — Sep 13, 2002 Sep 13, 2005 REPLACED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION AUC690010-1 CARGO — Sep 13, 2000 Sep 13, 2002 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION AT690024-1 BIPD/Primary — Sep 13, 2000 Sep 13, 2002 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION AUC690010 CARGO — Sep 13, 1999 Sep 13, 2000 REPLACED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION AT690024 BIPD/Primary — Sep 13, 1999 Sep 13, 2000 REPLACED
LANDMARK INSURANCE COMPANY CLP2029724 CARGO — Sep 13, 1998 Sep 13, 1999 CANCELLED
GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TP 1215294 BIPD/Primary — Sep 13, 1998 Sep 13, 1999 CANCELLED
LANDMARK INSURANCE COMPANY CLP2026269 CARGO — Sep 13, 1997 Sep 13, 1998 CANCELLED
GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. CLP 202 62 69 CARGO — Sep 13, 1997 Sep 13, 1997 REPLACED
GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TP 121 08 12 BIPD/Primary — Sep 13, 1997 Sep 13, 1997 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 7, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Sep 4, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Sep 7, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
  4. Oct 9, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Oct 9, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  6. Sep 19, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Sep 7, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Sep 7, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  9. Sep 7, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Sep 7, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Sep 2, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Sep 13, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Sep 8, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Sep 7, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Aug 7, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Oct 10, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Sep 13, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  18. Sep 13, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  19. Sep 13, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  20. Sep 13, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  21. Sep 13, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  22. Sep 13, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANDMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Sep 13, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  24. Sep 13, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  25. Sep 13, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANDMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Oct 17, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Sep 13, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Sep 13, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  29. Sep 13, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  30. Oct 1, 1996
    authority
    DISMISSED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  31. Sep 13, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
  32. Sep 13, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN'S MUTUAL INS. CO.
  33. Sep 13, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN'S MUTUAL INS. CO.
  34. Oct 9, 1991
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
BEAVER OH OH 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify BEAR'S DRAYAGE 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 BEAR'S DRAYAGE INC

Is BEAR'S DRAYAGE INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BEAR'S DRAYAGE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 516737 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 BEAR'S DRAYAGE INC's safety rating? ▾
BEAR'S DRAYAGE 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 BEAR'S DRAYAGE INC had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for BEAR'S DRAYAGE 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 BEAR'S DRAYAGE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BEAR'S DRAYAGE INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 2 inspections, 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 BEAR'S DRAYAGE INC based? ▾
BEAR'S DRAYAGE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1188 STATE ROUTE 170, EAST PALESTINE, Ohio 44413. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BEAR'S DRAYAGE INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. BEAR'S DRAYAGE INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC242729). 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 BEAR'S DRAYAGE INC operate? ▾
BEAR'S DRAYAGE INC self-reports 2 power units and 2 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 BEAR'S DRAYAGE INC had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for BEAR'S DRAYAGE 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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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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