CENTRAL SEAL COMPANY
Joins 12 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 31, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 16.7% vs peer 14.7% Details →
- 2 fatalities on crash record 33 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
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- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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TruckCodex risk summary — CENTRAL SEAL COMPANY (USDOT 645746) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 16.7% vs peer 14.7% • 2 fatalities on crash record — 33 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/645746/ As of: Oct 31, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 645746
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: DERRICK HUTCHINSON
Company officer 2: CHRIS HIBBERD
Other (PAINT & EQUIPMENT)
Based in DANVILLE, KY
FMCSA census as of Oct 31, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
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Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 14.7% (worse). n=14865 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
645746
In FMCSA records since
Jun 18, 1996 (~30y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
DERRICK HUTCHINSON
Company officer 2
CHRIS HIBBERD
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Other (PAINT & EQUIPMENT)
Fleet size
71 units
Drivers
82
Annual mileage
384,056 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (859) 236-2367
Email: [email protected]
Physical
521 ENSSLIN DRIVE
DANVILLE, KY 40422
Mailing
P O BOX 490
DANVILLE, KY 40423
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
645746
In FMCSA records since
Jun 18, 1996 (~30y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
384,056 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
16.7%
vs
23.4%
-6.7 pts
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
vs
6.7%
-6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.25
vs
1.80
-1.55
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.7%
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 69 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 33 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 21 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 8.33% | 8.33% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
71
Drivers
82
Inspections
21
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
16.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
3
33 all-time
Authorities
0
Risk Signals
Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 16.7% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 14,865 ACTIVE carriers operating 35–107 power units (±50% of this carrier's 71 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 14,865 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
16.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.7%
Median across 14,865 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (12 months)
2023-12
2026-08
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Aug 24, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 29, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 19, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 6 | |
| Isuzu | 4 | |
| Chevrolet | 4 | |
| International | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Haulmark I | 1 | |
| Mack | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.76 | 1 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.62 | 1 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 2.85 | 3 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (21 rows) View all 21 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88782006 | Aug 24, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87999956 | May 29, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95F | Yes |
| 87738577 | May 1, 2026 | KY | 3 | MIDDLESBORO |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 16-D, 17C-PI | No |
| 87633197 | Apr 19, 2026 | TN | 3 | DUNLAP TN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87438609 | Mar 30, 2026 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87224552 | Mar 6, 2026 | KY | 1 | PAYNE GAP |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87201486 | Mar 4, 2026 | KY | 1 | HAZARD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Yes |
| 86478597 | Dec 3, 2025 | KY | 3 | PIKEVILLE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 85889289 | Sep 26, 2025 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LCL | No |
| 85493354 | Aug 14, 2025 | KY | 3 | HINDMAN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84812687 | May 29, 2025 | KY | 2 | PIKEVILLE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84640910 | May 9, 2025 | KY | 2 | PRESTONSBURG |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82681041 | Sep 17, 2024 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 82668387 | Sep 16, 2024 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82595922 | Sep 5, 2024 | KY | 2 | LAWRENCEBURG |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82381027 | Aug 13, 2024 | KY | 2 | WINCHESTER |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81540722 | May 1, 2024 | WV | 3 | BECKLEY WV |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.16(b), 392.16(a) | No |
| 80342166 | Dec 7, 2023 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80025214 | Oct 27, 2023 | WV | 2 | FOUNTAIN PLACE PLAZA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 393.95(a) | Yes |
| 78991430 | Jun 26, 2023 | KY | 3 | GRAY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78955311 | Jun 22, 2023 | KY | 3 | NORTH CORBIN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (33 rows) View all 33 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY0073368606 | Aug 27, 2026 | KY | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| VA0261390040 | May 19, 2026 | VA | Yes | Yes | Tow | ||
| KY0073239206 | Sep 9, 2025 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV202413169A | Jun 20, 2024 | WV | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0072785948 | Jul 22, 2022 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072791313 | Jul 8, 2022 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072726552 | Feb 1, 2022 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072682133 | Oct 13, 2021 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072653158 | Jul 30, 2021 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072556591 | Oct 24, 2020 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072519087 | Jul 6, 2020 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072435824 | Nov 11, 2019 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072337727 | Apr 10, 2019 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072113583 | Nov 14, 2017 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0101806341 | Oct 26, 2017 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0300393821 | Oct 18, 2017 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0071874543 | Oct 20, 2016 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0101390174 | Sep 23, 2016 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0071778892 | May 25, 2016 | KY | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| KY0070860011 | Jun 7, 2010 | KY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000026738 | Sep 20, 2007 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0070261036 | Oct 25, 2005 | KY | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MO0000016878 | Sep 24, 2005 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0009650810 | Jun 16, 2005 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0008941260 | May 22, 2005 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONSBURG | KY | 4 | 0 |
| LONDON | KY | 2 | 1 |
| PIKEVILLE | KY | 2 | 0 |
| GRAY | KY | 1 | 0 |
| HAZARD | KY | 1 | 1 |
| HINDMAN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| LAWRENCEBURG | KY | 1 | 0 |
| MIDDLESBORO | KY | 1 | 0 |
| NORTH CORBIN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| PAYNE GAP | KY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(b) | Operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained. | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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