COLORADO ATLANTIC EXPRESS LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 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 — COLORADO ATLANTIC EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 731431) 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 Organization: PARTNERSHIP Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 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/731431/ 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 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). 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 9.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 7.7% (better). n=113985 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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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InsuranceSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 1, 2023
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC334514ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Trailers | 15 | 3 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 12.5% | 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
COLORADO ATLANTIC EXPRESS LLC is a partnership based in DENVER, CO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 731431. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 9 power units and 8 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 9.1%. 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.
COLORADO ATLANTIC EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 8 drivers, organized as a partnership, based in Denver, CO. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 233% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (2) and IN (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
10.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Utility, Peterbilt, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 113,985 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 7 | |
| Great Dane | 7 | |
| Peterbilt | 5 | |
| Volvo | 4 | |
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Kenworth | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.36 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.45 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 2.10 | 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 (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88000823 | May 29, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LBL, 390.21TC-MC | No |
| 85779540 | Sep 13, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-ellsworth-county---053 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
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0 | — | No |
| 84263503 | Mar 27, 2025 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 83707689 | Jan 25, 2025 | IL | 2 | I-72 EB MP 35 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83677166 | Jan 18, 2025 | AR | 2 | MAYFLOWER AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 391.41B10-MC, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 83403862 | Dec 14, 2024 | KS | 2 | ks-shawnee-county---177 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8F1-HOSM | No |
| 83168624 | Nov 4, 2024 | PA | 1 | pa-i80-eb-mm-194-greene-twp---eas |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9 | No |
| 82619265 | Sep 3, 2024 | NY | 3 | ny-wawayanda-(eb) |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81928826 | Jun 15, 2024 | IN | 3 | GARY IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 81888958 | Jun 12, 2024 | NY | 2 | ny-bedford-(sb) |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.11, 392.2, 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 81524246 | May 4, 2024 | IN | 3 | STRAUGHN IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81194704 | Mar 26, 2024 | MD | 2 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9(a), 395.22(h)(2) | No |
| 80780980 | Feb 5, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(e)(1), 392.2 | No |
| 80254920 | Nov 27, 2023 | MI | 2 | mi-nb-i-75-@-northline |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA201994800X | Feb 22, 2022 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2021001362 | Sep 19, 2021 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA909076500X | Sep 2, 2019 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0017925676 | Aug 10, 2017 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0150055307 | Jan 5, 2015 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000049778 | May 11, 2013 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA610477300X | Sep 1, 2006 | PA | 0 | 3 | No | No | Injury |
| CO200502564B | Nov 21, 2005 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000016161 | Aug 12, 2005 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2005001698 | Aug 11, 2005 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2005001020 | May 26, 2005 | CO | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA305306400X | Dec 20, 2002 | PA | 0 | 5 | No | No | Injury |
| PA303532400X | Jul 5, 2002 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (27 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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| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0053916003 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 1, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP47630A | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0053916002 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP29132A | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0053916001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP02816A | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP02816A | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2013 | Apr 4, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF634205 | CARGO | — | May 18, 2009 | Apr 1, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF634205 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 18, 2009 | Mar 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF634205 | CARGO | — | Mar 1, 2009 | May 18, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF634205 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2009 | May 18, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 349872 | CARGO | — | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 349872 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LNT100209 | CARGO | — | Aug 7, 2007 | Mar 1, 2008 | REPLACED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LNT100209 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 7, 2007 | Mar 1, 2008 | REPLACED |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 2084057370 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 11, 2007 | Sep 3, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMN02902 | CARGO | — | Mar 11, 2007 | Aug 31, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMN02902 | CARGO | — | Mar 11, 2007 | Aug 7, 2007 | REPLACED |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 2084057370 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 11, 2007 | Aug 7, 2007 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | FJ774507-8006-061 | CARGO | — | Mar 11, 2006 | Mar 11, 2007 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | FJ774507-8006-061 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 11, 2006 | Mar 11, 2007 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF456342 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 11, 2005 | Mar 11, 2006 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF456342 | CARGO | — | Mar 11, 2005 | Mar 11, 2006 | REPLACED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2482578 | CARGO | — | Mar 11, 1998 | Mar 11, 2005 | REPLACED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2482578 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 11, 1998 | Apr 15, 2005 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 27, 2023enforcementEnforcement case CO-2023-0017-US1666 — $4,420
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Mar 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 4, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2011insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 21, 2011
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May 18, 2009insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 4, 2009
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Mar 5, 2009
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Mar 1, 2009insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 1, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 3, 2007insuranceTERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
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Aug 31, 2007insuranceTERM/CANCL — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 7, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 7, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 11, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 11, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 15, 2005insuranceTERM/CANCL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 11, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 18, 1998
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAYFLOWER AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| I-72 EB MP 35 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| GARY IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| STRAUGHN IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 1 | 0 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC334514
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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14 inspections
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13 reportable crashes
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How to verify COLORADO ATLANTIC EXPRESS LLC
- 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.
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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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