SPARKS CONTRACTORS INC
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 · 746 days Inactive Jun 12, 2017 → reinstated Jun 28, 2019
- Contract (Property) gap · 229 days Inactive Jan 30, 2008 → reinstated Sep 15, 2008
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- 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 — SPARKS CONTRACTORS INC (USDOT 612595) 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): RUSSELL SPARKS (Owner); PHYLLIS SPARKS (Additional owner) Organization: INDIVIDUAL Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Contract (Property) gap · 746 days — Inactive Jun 12, 2017 → reinstated Jun 28, 2019 • Contract (Property) gap · 229 days — Inactive Jan 30, 2008 → reinstated Sep 15, 2008 • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • 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 — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/612595/ 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 B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). 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 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=197583 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional 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
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceIMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 23, 2022
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 5 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 50% | 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SPARKS CONTRACTORS INC is a individual based in WALTON, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 612595. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 2 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
SPARKS CONTRACTORS INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 2 drivers, organized as an individual, with 18 years on FMCSA's records, based in Walton, KY. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 33% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KY (1) and IN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (55.6% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Ford and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,583 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 12, 2017 to Jun 28, 2019 (746 days)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 30, 2008 to Sep 15, 2008 (229 days)
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
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 | — | 1.75 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.60 | 1 | — | 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 (5 rows) View all 5 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87241888 | Mar 9, 2026 | KY | 1 | WALTON |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 84151733 | Mar 10, 2025 | IN | 3 | INDIANAPOLIS IN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIFTA | Yes |
| 81185041 | Mar 25, 2024 | KY | 3 | VERONA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81094248 | Mar 13, 2024 | KY | 1 | WALTON |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.95(f), 390.21T(b) | No |
| 80203489 | Nov 20, 2023 | KY | 2 | CAMPBELLSBURG |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.60(d) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| OH0243122609 | Jul 12, 2024 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC627922 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (3 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 28, 2019 | MC627922-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Sep 15, 2008 | MC627922-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 19, 2007 | MC627922-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (21 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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| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | MNG-IIC-CA-0000600-01 | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 23, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | MNG-IIC-CA-0000600 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 23, 2021 | May 23, 2022 | REPLACED |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | IERD-01003129-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 23, 2020 | May 23, 2021 | REPLACED |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | IERD-01003129-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 23, 2019 | May 23, 2019 | REPLACED |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | IERD-01003129-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 23, 2019 | May 23, 2020 | REPLACED |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | IERD-01003129-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 23, 2018 | May 23, 2018 | REPLACED |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | IERD-01003129-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 23, 2018 | May 23, 2019 | REPLACED |
| GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | CA00152223-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2017 | May 23, 2018 | REPLACED |
| MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA10001408401 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 23, 2017 | Aug 21, 2017 | REPLACED |
| MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0018427 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 23, 2011 | Jun 2, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICTN0001881 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 20, 2011 | May 23, 2011 | REPLACED |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICTN0001881 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 20, 2011 | May 24, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICTN0001881 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 15, 2011 | Apr 20, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01CI308594 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 15, 2010 | Feb 15, 2011 | REPLACED |
| GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 24CC223864 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 15, 2009 | Feb 15, 2010 | REPLACED |
| GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 24CC223864 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 15, 2009 | Mar 22, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 24CC223864 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 15, 2008 | Feb 15, 2009 | REPLACED |
| GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 24CC223864 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 15, 2008 | Apr 7, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CPA4217527 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 24, 2008 | Mar 13, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CPA4217527 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 24, 2008 | Feb 15, 2008 | REPLACED |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 4217527 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 15, 2007 | Jan 24, 2008 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 23, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 23, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 23, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 28, 2019
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May 23, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 23, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 23, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 23, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 12, 2017
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Jun 12, 2017authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 12, 2017authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 746 days (through Jun 28, 2019)
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Jun 2, 2017insuranceCANCEL — MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 24, 2011insuranceTERM/CANCL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 23, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 13, 2011
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Apr 20, 2011insuranceCANCEL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 28, 2011
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Feb 15, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 22, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
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Feb 15, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
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Apr 7, 2009insuranceTERM/CANCL — GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
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Mar 17, 2009
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Feb 15, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
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Mar 13, 2008insuranceTERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 15, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 30, 2008
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Jan 30, 2008authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 30, 2008authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 229 days (through Sep 15, 2008)
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Jan 24, 2008insuranceCANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALTON | KY | 2 | 0 |
| INDIANAPOLIS IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| CAMPBELLSBURG | KY | 1 | 0 |
| VERONA | KY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC627922
common · N · MC
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IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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5 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify SPARKS CONTRACTORS INC
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- 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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