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TF POLAR EXPRESS INC

DBA: TROYER FOODS

TF POLAR EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 53 power units and 50 drivers, based in Goshen, IN. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 33.3% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with 2 reportable crashes. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO, and operating authority is active for common.

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
Policy effective · Oct 1, 2018
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 25.0% vs peer 16.7% Details →
  • 1 fatality on crash record 68 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — TF POLAR EXPRESS INC (USDOT 675705)
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

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 25.0% vs peer 16.7%
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 68 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/675705/
As of: Sep 19, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 675705 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated Company officer: MOE ALKEMADE Company officer 2: STACY ST JULIAN Produce Dry Bulk Cold Food Beverages Paper Products Based in GOSHEN, IN

FMCSA census as of Sep 19, 2026 · Sources · Freshness

TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=19343 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.

Field change history →
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability filing

BOC-3 agent

NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 675705
In FMCSA records since Feb 7, 1997 (~29y)
MC / docket MC313386
Company officer MOE ALKEMADE
Company officer 2 STACY ST JULIAN
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Produce, Dry Bulk, Cold Food, Beverages, Paper Products
Fleet size 53 units
Drivers 50
Annual mileage 2,135,640 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (574) 533-0302
Email: [email protected]
Physical
17141 STATE ROAD 4
GOSHEN, IN 46528
Mailing
P O BOX 1121
GOSHEN, IN 46527
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 675705
In FMCSA records since Feb 7, 1997 (~29y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 2,135,640 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 25.0% vs 23.4% +1.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.22 vs 1.80 -0.58
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.5%
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.

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.

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Based on FMCSA authority grant of 1997-01-30 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 46 0
Trailers 59 14 0
Trucks 6 1 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 68 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 2 2
Crash reports 0 0 2 2

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 28 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 9 9 0
OOS inspections 0 3 0
OOS percentage 0% 33.33% —
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
53
Drivers
50
Inspections
28
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
25.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
68 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Risk intelligence

TROYER FOODS had 9 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 33.3%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 4.0. 2 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.

Inspection profile

9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in IN (7) and MI (1).

Violation profile

33.3% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 7 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 53 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 50 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 25.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

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

Compared against 19,343 ACTIVE carriers operating 26–80 power units (±50% of this carrier's 53 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 19,343 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
25%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 19,343 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +8.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (15 months)

2023-10 2025-08

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 violations
4 OOS · 66.7%
Unsafe Driving
5 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Indiana (IN) 7 2 28.6% Aug 15, 2025
Michigan (MI) 1 0 0.0% Dec 3, 2024
Ohio (OH) 1 1 100.0% Oct 30, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 17
Great Dane 11
Utility 4
Unknown 2
CIMC 1
Ftl 1
International 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 — Sep 14, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Sep 14, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Sep 14, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 — 0.26 0 — Sep 14, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 5 — 3.71 4 — Sep 14, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (28 rows) View all 28 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85511401 Aug 15, 2025 IN 2 TERRE HAUTE IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3268254 · 3AKJHLDV7PDNS4065
2 393.45B2-BHTD Yes
85149984 Jun 30, 2025 IN 3 TERRE HAUTE IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3679644 · 3AKJHTDV6SSWG6939
0 — No
85088342 Jun 23, 2025 IN 2 TERRE HAUTE IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3394059 · 3AKBHKDVXRDNU4540
1 393.55E-B No
84961092 Jun 13, 2025 IN 3 SWAYZEE IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3679736 · 3AKBHSDV8SSWG6925
2 392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLIRP No
84942435 Jun 9, 2025 IN 2 HOLTON IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3679121 · 3AKJHTDV9SSWG6949
0 — No
84660229 May 13, 2025 IN 1 BLOOMFIELD IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3394058 · 3AKBHKDV3RDNU4539
1 396.17C-PI No
83651138 Jan 16, 2025 IN 2 WARREN IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3679735 · 3AKJHTDV8SSWG6943
2 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLIRP Yes
83311124 Dec 3, 2024 MI 3 DOW RD
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2424916 · 3AKBGDDV5HSHV5298
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
83057171 Oct 30, 2024 OH 1 VAN WERT OH
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2403425 · 3AKBGDDV4HSHV5292
2 396.3A1-BOS, 392.2-SLLEWA1 Yes
82668266 Sep 13, 2024 KY 2 HENDERSON
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2727257 · 3AKJHLDV2KSKE0648
3 392.2, 390.21T(b) No
82275931 Jul 26, 2024 IN 1 SEYMOUR IN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN TK169OQE · 3ALACWFB8LDLX6551
0 — No
81770999 Jun 3, 2024 OH 1 PREBLE SCALES
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 9873 · 3AKBHKDV6PDUD4223
0 — No
81778931 May 29, 2024 US 1 SHELBYVILLE KY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3627983 · 1XPBD49X2RD649937
1 393.9(a) No
81684977 May 22, 2024 KY 2 WADDY
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN TK170OQE · 3ALACWFB6LDLX6550
2 392.2, 391.41(a) No
81281997 Apr 5, 2024 OH 3 SCALES
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2629164F · 3AKJHLDV4JSKC8533
1 390.21T(b) No
81241027 Mar 29, 2024 MI 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Ftl
IN 2622410 · 3AKBGDDVXJSJW6332
4 392.2, 393.104(f)(3), 391.41(a) No
80962408 Feb 27, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE INSPECTION
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3416811 · 3AKJHLDV7RDUN3002
0 — No
80510622 Dec 28, 2023 IN 2 WARREN IN
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3261127 · 3HAEUMMR3PL039734
3 393.9A-LTSI, 392.2 Yes
80457902 Dec 21, 2023 KY 2 SUMMER SHADE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
PA 3004938 · 3AKJHLDR0MSMS4948
0 — No
80377940 Dec 12, 2023 KY 3 SIMPSONVILLE
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3195090 · JALE5W161N7300205
1 391.49(j) No
79854455 Oct 4, 2023 IN 2 in-#13--i-94-eb--porter
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3398104 · 1HTEUMML6LH122781
0 — No
79854700 Oct 3, 2023 MI 1 REST AREA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3393370 · 3AKBGDDV7HSHV5299
8 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a), 393.11 Yes
79458057 Aug 18, 2023 IN 1 in-#53-i-70-eb-vigo
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2890655 · 3AKJHLDV7KSKF1905
3 396.3(a)(1) Yes
79122374 Jul 11, 2023 OH 1 WYANDOT COUNTY REST AREA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZA3916 · 1XKWD49X77J208603
0 — No
78903385 Jun 12, 2023 IN 2 —
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 2728884 · 3HAMMMMN1KL386626
0 — No
Recent Crashes (68 rows) View all 68 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IN0904739203 Jun 3, 2025 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0904597874 Oct 22, 2024 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0904529867 Jun 27, 2024 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003186439 May 14, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0243075326 May 1, 2024 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0904448243 Feb 12, 2024 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003063600 Dec 5, 2023 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0904244995 Mar 2, 2023 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0904234564 Mar 2, 2023 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0904101697 Aug 30, 2022 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0072688698 Oct 26, 2021 KY 0 1 Yes No Injury
KY0072565685 Nov 9, 2020 KY 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0903530131 Jan 24, 2020 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903533858 Jan 24, 2020 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0903477616 Nov 4, 2019 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903338778 Mar 18, 2019 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0001568174 Dec 7, 2018 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0186146549 Sep 8, 2018 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903187285 Jul 19, 2018 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0902890945 Mar 17, 2017 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0902752309 Aug 3, 2016 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0902489293 Jul 26, 2015 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0071534637 Nov 24, 2014 KY 0 2 Yes No Injury
IN0902231824 May 12, 2014 IN 1 0 Yes No Fatal
IN0902198528 Mar 7, 2014 IN 0 3 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC313386
Active
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Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO 8J736563 91X $750,000 Oct 1, 2018 On file ACTIVE
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 8J736563 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2017 Oct 1, 2018 REPLACED
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. CPP124519A BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2015 Oct 1, 2017 REPLACED
STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY BAP2360546 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2012 Sep 30, 2016 CANCELLED
VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. 4016902141 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2009 Oct 1, 2012 REPLACED
NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD 4016902169 CARGO — Oct 1, 2009 Nov 1, 2012 CANCELLED
INDIANA INSURANCE CO. BA9345992 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 1999 Oct 1, 2009 REPLACED
INDIANA INSURANCE CO. BA9345992 CARGO — Oct 1, 1999 Oct 1, 2009 REPLACED
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. 1 77843412 BIPD — Oct 1, 1998 Oct 1, 1999 REPLACED
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. 1 77843412 CARGO — Oct 1, 1998 Oct 1, 1999 REPLACED
ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY CK01301940 BIPD — Oct 1, 1997 Oct 1, 1997 REPLACED
ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY CK01301940 CARGO — Oct 1, 1997 Oct 1, 1998 REPLACED
ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY CK01301940 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 1997 Oct 1, 1998 REPLACED
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. CA 0000-512-79-17-97 CARGO — Jan 1, 1997 Nov 19, 1997 CANCELLED
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. CA 0000-512-79-17-97 BIPD — Jan 1, 1997 Nov 19, 1997 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 1, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  2. Oct 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
  3. Oct 5, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  4. Sep 30, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Nov 1, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
  6. Oct 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO.
  7. Oct 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INDIANA INSURANCE CO.
  8. Oct 1, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
  9. Oct 1, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Jan 21, 1998
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Nov 19, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
  12. Oct 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jan 30, 1997
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
TERRE HAUTE IN IN 3 1
WARREN IN IN 2 2
BLOOMFIELD IN IN 1 0
HOLTON IN IN 1 0
SEYMOUR IN IN 1 0
SWAYZEE IN IN 1 0
HENDERSON KY 1 0
SIMPSONVILLE KY 1 0
SUMMER SHADE KY 1 0
WADDY KY 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws Unsafe Driving 7 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 6 5
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
391.41(a) Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. Driver Fitness 2 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
391.49(j) No valid medical waiver in drivers possession Driver Fitness 1 0
393.104(f)(3) Loose or unfastened tiedown. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.209(e) Power steering violations Vehicle Maintenance 1 0

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