TruckCodex

SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING INC

USDOT 683081 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: JOHN D SMITH General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials +6 more Based in DEKALB, IL Grade A · 100
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 · Aug 20, 2010
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JOHN D SMITH
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway
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 — SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING INC (USDOT 683081)
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: $1,000,000
Officer(s): JOHN D SMITH (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/683081/
As of: Jul 25, 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 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 14.3% (better). n=44403 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

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 683081
In FMCSA records since Mar 31, 1997 (~29y)
MC / docket MC316054
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JOHN D SMITH
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Mobile Homes, Machinery / Large Objects, Oilfield Equipment, Dry Bulk, Utilities, Construction
Fleet size 23 units
Drivers 18
Annual mileage 831,963 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (815) 758-8589
Email: [email protected]
Physical
197 HARVESTORE DRIVE #2
DEKALB, IL 60115
Mailing
197 HARVESTORE DR STE 2
DEKALB, IL 60115
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 683081
In FMCSA records since Mar 31, 1997 (~29y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 831,963 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
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 0.44 vs 1.80 -1.36
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
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 23 0 0
Trailers 35 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 23 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 9 9 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
23
Drivers
18
Inspections
23
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
8
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

SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING INC is a corporation based in DEKALB, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 683081. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 23 power units and 18 drivers, with 23 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

SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 18 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Dekalb, IL. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 17% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (4) and IN (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (87.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 18 drivers; Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Etnyre & c are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 44,403 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 44,403 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
14.3%
Median across 44,403 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -14.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
4 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Illinois (IL) 5 0 0.0% May 8, 2026
Indiana (IN) 1 0 0.0% May 27, 2025
Ohio (OH) 1 0 0.0% Dec 10, 2024
South Carolina (SC) 1 0 0.0% Sep 2, 2024
West Virginia (WV) 1 0 0.0% Nov 18, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 10
Kenworth 10
Benson 2
Etnyre & C 2
Mac 2
Unknown 2
Bens 1
Etny 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 2 — 0.51 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 (23 rows) View all 23 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87806166 May 8, 2026 IL 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1322896 · 1XP5DB9X47N659619
0 — No
87572754 Apr 13, 2026 IL 3 I-88 EB
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1065810 · 1XPBD49X9LD662000
2 2-SLLS1, 2RG No
84823454 May 27, 2025 IN 3 CHESTERTON IN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL APPLIED · 1XKWD49X7JJ202064
1 392.2-SLL No
83383297 Dec 10, 2024 OH 3 SARDINIA OH
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P993684 · 1XPWD49X3DD202236
0 — No
83200837 Nov 18, 2024 WV 3 SOUTHSIDE WV
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1001419 · 1XKDD49X83J384626
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
83095189 Nov 4, 2024 IL 2 I57 SB MP 46
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P883006 · 1XP5DB9X16D654883
0 — No
83094322 Nov 1, 2024 IL 3 I80
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1065810 · 1XPBD49X9LD662000
2 392.2LV, 392.2-SLLS2 No
82920517 Oct 15, 2024 IL 2 SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P973318 · 3WKDD4TX0LF379563
0 — No
82557755 Sep 2, 2024 SC 3 I-26 EB ROADSIDE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1065810 · 1XPBD49X9LD662000
0 — No
81939140 Jun 17, 2024 IN 3 LAKE STATION IN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1178184 · 1XKWDB9X65R098288
2 392.2, 392.9(a) No
81564080 May 4, 2024 WV 3 SHADY SPRING WV
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1065810 · 1XPBD49X9LD662000
2 392.2 No
81326619 Apr 9, 2024 WV 2 PRINCETON WV
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1065810 · 1XPBD49X9LD662000
0 — No
82396009 Mar 18, 2024 IL 3 il-031---maryville---i-55/70-s/b
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P844526 · 1XP5DB9X16D654866
0 — No
81179432 Mar 18, 2024 WI 1 SOUTH RANGE WI
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P852774 · 1XKZDP9XXHJ146095
2 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.45B2-B No
80890498 Feb 14, 2024 IL 3 RT 16
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P852774 · 1XKZDP9XXHJ146095
0 — No
80288184 Nov 30, 2023 IL 2 il-i-88-e/b
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P973318 · 3WKDD4TX0LF379563
0 — No
80071641 Oct 31, 2023 IL 3 I-294
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P852774 · 1XKZDP9XXHJ146095
2 392.2 No
80007153 Oct 24, 2023 IL 3 il-i-90-w/b
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P973318 · 3WKDD4TX0LF379563
0 — No
79944467 Oct 16, 2023 IN 2 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P973318 · 3WKDD4TX0LF379563
0 — No
79597012 Sep 1, 2023 IN 2 in-i-65-sb-sr2-scales-mm#241
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1196761 · 1XP5DB9X47N659619
2 393.45, 393.78 Yes
79364426 Aug 7, 2023 IL 2 il-i-88-w/b
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P879129 · 1XKWD49X4KJ286149
2 393.110(c), 392.2 Yes
79045354 Jun 30, 2023 MI 2 mi-new-buffalo-scale-e/b
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1045862 · 1XP5DB0X25N856640
0 — No
78677067 May 18, 2023 MI 2 mi-e/b-scale
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P879129 · 1XKWD49X4KJ286149
0 — No
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MO0000085588 Jun 2, 2020 MO 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0903218967 Sep 12, 2018 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL00M2465175 Sep 19, 2014 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL0001101408 Jun 27, 2005 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL0006478744 Jun 6, 2005 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL0000494981 Dec 6, 2004 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0004449464 Aug 15, 2001 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL0003824752 Aug 25, 1999 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC316054
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN025586 CARGO — Aug 20, 2010 Nov 14, 2011 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN025586 91X $1,000,000 Aug 20, 2010 On file ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN025586 BIPD/Primary — Feb 2, 2010 Aug 20, 2010 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0021175 BIPD/Primary — May 5, 2005 Mar 3, 2010 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0021175 BIPD/Primary — May 5, 2005 Feb 2, 2010 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN448630 CARGO — May 2, 2005 Aug 20, 2010 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0021175 BIPD/Primary — Aug 27, 2004 May 5, 2005 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0021175 BIPD/Primary — Oct 15, 2003 Aug 27, 2004 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN374688 CARGO — May 28, 2003 May 2, 2005 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0021175 BIPD/Primary — May 22, 2003 Oct 15, 2003 REPLACED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0021175 BIPD/Primary — Apr 15, 2003 May 22, 2003 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0021175 BIPD/Primary — Feb 3, 2002 Apr 15, 2003 CANCELLED
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION 46-A2-TP-0021019-00 BIPD/Primary — Feb 3, 2000 Feb 3, 2002 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN243791 CARGO — Feb 2, 1998 May 28, 2003 CANCELLED
ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY 8F 32903 CARGO — Feb 3, 1997 Feb 2, 1998 REPLACED
TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY VT 0000440 BIPD/Primary — Feb 3, 1997 Feb 3, 2000 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 14, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Aug 20, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Aug 20, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Aug 12, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Mar 3, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Feb 2, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. May 5, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. May 2, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Aug 27, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Oct 15, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. May 28, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. May 22, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Apr 15, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Feb 3, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
  15. Feb 3, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Feb 2, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Mar 18, 1997
    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
I-294 IL 1 0
I57 SB MP 46 IL 1 0
I80 IL 1 0
I-88 EB IL 1 0
RT 16 IL 1 0
SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD IL 1 0
CHESTERTON IN IN 1 0
LAKE STATION IN IN 1 0
SARDINIA OH OH 1 0
I-26 EB ROADSIDE SC 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 6 0
392.9(a) Failing to secure load Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.110(c) Insufficient tiedowns for an article blocked with a headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page
Directory
Authority Records
Insurance Carriers
Process Agent (BOC-3)
Carrier Records
Discover
Explainers

How to verify SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING 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 SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING INC

Is SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 683081 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 SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING INC's safety rating? ▾
SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING 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 SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING INC had? ▾
23 roadside inspections are on file for SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING 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 SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 23 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 SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING INC based? ▾
SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 197 HARVESTORE DRIVE #2, DEKALB, Illinois 60115. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC316054). 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 SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING INC operate? ▾
SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING INC self-reports 23 power units and 18 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 SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING INC had any crashes? ▾
8 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING 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

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

Data sources & freshness

TruckCodex aggregates official public-sector datasets. See the Source registry for dataset-level coverage and the Freshness log for last-import timestamps.

FMCSA

Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.

Refreshed daily.
NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

Refreshed daily.
EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

Refreshed weekly.
Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

Refreshed weekly.

TruckCodex is an independent aggregator; it is not affiliated with FMCSA, NHTSA, EIA, or Transport Canada. Always verify compliance-critical information directly with the originating agency.