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DAKOTA TRANSPORT INC

HAMPTON, MN

USDOT 547273 Active PARTNERSHIP AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated PARTNERSHIP Partner: LYLE FRITZ General Freight Dry Bulk Construction Other (ROCK/SCRAP METALS) Based in HAMPTON, MN Grade A · 100
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
Contract (Property) reinstated · Feb 12, 2010
Common (Property) reinstated · Dec 12, 2011
Policy effective · Jun 2, 2021
Review these
  • Contract (Property) gap · 32 days Inactive Jan 11, 2010 → reinstated Feb 12, 2010
  • Common (Property) gap · 1805 days Inactive Jan 2, 2007 → reinstated Dec 12, 2011
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: PARTNERSHIP
Partner: LYLE FRITZ
Cargo: General Freight, Dry Bulk, Construction, Other (ROCK/SCRAP METALS)
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 — DAKOTA TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 547273)
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): LYLE FRITZ (Partner)
Organization: PARTNERSHIP

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Contract (Property) gap · 32 days — Inactive Jan 11, 2010 → reinstated Feb 12, 2010
  • Common (Property) gap · 1805 days — Inactive Jan 2, 2007 → reinstated Dec 12, 2011

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/547273/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 9.5% (better). n=89167 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

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 547273
In FMCSA records since Jan 6, 1994 (~32y)
MC / docket MC253352
Entity PARTNERSHIP
Business org PARTNERSHIP
Partner LYLE FRITZ
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Dry Bulk, Construction, Other (ROCK/SCRAP METALS)
Fleet size 10 units
Drivers 10
Annual mileage 875,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (651) 437-4988
Email: [email protected]
Physical
6445 210TH STREET EAST
HAMPTON, MN 55031
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 547273
In FMCSA records since Jan 6, 1994 (~32y)
Entity PARTNERSHIP
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 875,000 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 1.50 vs 1.80 -0.30
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 10 0 0
Trailers 10 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 4 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 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
10
Drivers
10
Inspections
4
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
5
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

DAKOTA TRANSPORT INC is a partnership based in HAMPTON, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 547273. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 10 power units and 10 drivers, with 4 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

DAKOTA TRANSPORT INC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 10 drivers, organized as a partnership, with 26 years on FMCSA's records, based in Hampton, MN. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IA (2 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (66.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Mac and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
4 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 89,167 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 89,167 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
9.5%
Median across 89,167 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -9.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (3)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 11, 2010 to Feb 12, 2010 (32 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 2, 2007 to Dec 12, 2011 (1805 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 8, 1999 to Oct 23, 2006 (2694 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 13, 2006 to Oct 19, 2006 (6 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-05 2025-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
2 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Iowa (IA) 2 0 0.0% Jun 25, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 3
Mac 2
Eadu 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 1 — 0.37 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 2.00 2 — 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 (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85048253 Jun 25, 2025 IA 3 I35
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN TEMP · 1XPHDB9X27D664367
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
84668560 May 13, 2025 IA 1 ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAC5222 · 1XP9DB9X5GN194950
2 393.9, 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
79898244 Oct 11, 2023 WI 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAM4515 · 1XPHDB9X27D664367
1 392.2 No
79221917 Jul 21, 2023 IA 2 ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAC5222 · 1XP9DB9X5GN194950
0 — No
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MN0132740276 Sep 12, 2013 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0212040596 Sep 10, 2012 NE 0 2 Yes No Injury
MN0052760150 Sep 30, 2005 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0043420086 Oct 22, 2004 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN000000804_ Apr 5, 2000 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC253352
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (5 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
Dec 12, 2011 MC253352-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Aug 26, 2011 MC253352-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Feb 12, 2010 MC253352-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Oct 25, 2006 MC253352 NC REVOCATION NC →
Oct 23, 2006 MC253352-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (46 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 4E58364 91X $750,000 Jun 2, 2021 On file ACTIVE
U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 1000897218 SURETY — Mar 11, 2013 Oct 1, 2013 CANCELLED
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 4E58364 BIPD/Primary — Jul 27, 2011 Jun 2, 2021 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 7520839 BIPD/Primary — Jun 25, 2010 Aug 10, 2011 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 47-775804-00 BIPD/Primary — Dec 30, 2009 Jun 25, 2010 REPLACED
INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 2616630 BIPD/Primary — Sep 5, 2009 Sep 5, 2009 REPLACED
INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 2617350 BIPD/Primary — Sep 5, 2009 Sep 5, 2009 REPLACED
INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 2617350 BIPD/Primary — Sep 5, 2009 Nov 19, 2009 CANCELLED
INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY CA BIPD/Primary — Sep 5, 2009 Sep 5, 2009 REPLACED
INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 2617350 BIPD/Primary — Sep 5, 2009 Jan 2, 2010 CANCELLED
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 3E73850 BIPD/Primary — Sep 5, 2008 Sep 5, 2009 REPLACED
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CID 235216 CARGO — Jul 1, 2007 Sep 5, 2008 CANCELLED
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CID 235216 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2007 Sep 5, 2008 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. C326770 CARGO — Jan 11, 2007 Jul 1, 2007 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. C326770 CARGO — Jan 11, 2007 Jul 7, 2007 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CTO01070329 BIPD/Primary — Oct 19, 2006 Jul 1, 2007 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CTO01070329 BIPD/Primary — Oct 19, 2006 Jul 9, 2007 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 6 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 13, 2006 to Oct 19, 2006
CANAL INSURANCE CO. C326770 CARGO — Aug 4, 2006 Nov 27, 2006 NAME CHANGED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CTO0104022 BIPD/Primary — Oct 13, 2005 Oct 13, 2006 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. C326624 CARGO — Aug 4, 2005 Aug 4, 2006 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CTO0098052 BIPD/Primary — Jan 14, 2005 Oct 13, 2005 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. C098009 CARGO — Dec 7, 2004 Aug 4, 2005 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CTO0098052 BIPD/Primary — Oct 13, 2004 Jan 14, 2005 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. C098009 CARGO — Aug 4, 2004 Dec 7, 2004 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 2, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  2. Oct 1, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Dec 12, 2011
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Aug 26, 2011
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Aug 16, 2011
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  6. Aug 16, 2011
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  7. Aug 10, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  8. Jun 25, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jan 11, 2010
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Jan 11, 2010
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  11. Jan 11, 2010
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 32 days (through Feb 12, 2010)
  12. Jan 2, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Nov 19, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Nov 12, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  15. Sep 5, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Sep 5, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Sep 5, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  18. Sep 5, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Sep 8, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  20. Sep 5, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  21. Jul 9, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  22. Jul 7, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  23. Jul 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  24. Jul 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  25. Jun 20, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  26. Jan 2, 2007
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  27. Jan 2, 2007
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  28. Jan 2, 2007
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 1805 days (through Dec 12, 2011)
  29. Nov 27, 2006
    insurance
    NAMECHG — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  30. Oct 23, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  31. Oct 13, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  32. Oct 13, 2006
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 6 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Oct 19, 2006)
  33. Aug 4, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  34. Dec 1, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  35. Oct 14, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  36. Oct 13, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  37. Aug 4, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  38. Jan 14, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  39. Jan 7, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  40. Jan 3, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
I35 IA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify DAKOTA TRANSPORT 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 DAKOTA TRANSPORT INC

Is DAKOTA TRANSPORT INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. DAKOTA TRANSPORT INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 547273 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 DAKOTA TRANSPORT INC's safety rating? ▾
DAKOTA TRANSPORT 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 DAKOTA TRANSPORT INC had? ▾
4 roadside inspections are on file for DAKOTA TRANSPORT 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 DAKOTA TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
DAKOTA TRANSPORT INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 4 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 DAKOTA TRANSPORT INC based? ▾
DAKOTA TRANSPORT INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 6445 210TH STREET EAST, HAMPTON, Minnesota 55031. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does DAKOTA TRANSPORT INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. DAKOTA TRANSPORT INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC253352). 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 DAKOTA TRANSPORT INC operate? ▾
DAKOTA TRANSPORT INC self-reports 10 power units and 10 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 DAKOTA TRANSPORT INC had any crashes? ▾
5 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for DAKOTA TRANSPORT INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring 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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