KNICKERBOCKER RUSSELL CO INC
Joins 7 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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 Vehicle 12.5% vs peer 0.00% Details →
- 1 fatality on crash record 2 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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — KNICKERBOCKER RUSSELL CO INC (USDOT 769592) 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 12.5% vs peer 0.00% • 1 fatality on crash record — 2 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: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/769592/ As of: Oct 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 19, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 12.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=230482 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 15 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 28.57% | 0% | — |
| 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%).
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 230,482 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (11 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Oct 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | 8 | |
| Crnp | 2 | |
| Ford | 2 | |
| Peterbilt | 2 | |
| American T | 1 | |
| Corn Pro T | 1 | |
| Ecbn | 1 | |
| Intt | 1 | |
| Moritz, In | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 0.70 | 1 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89254727 | Oct 12, 2026 | PA | 1 | PLEASANT HILLS PA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.41APC, 393.95F, 393.95A1 | Yes |
| 88284152 | Jun 30, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLTL | Yes |
| 85952748 | Oct 2, 2025 | PA | 1 | pa-clinton-@-sweeney |
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85898258 | Sep 26, 2025 | PA | 1 | CORAOPOLIS PA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85688845 | Sep 3, 2025 | PA | 1 | WEST ELIZABETH PA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85245791 | Jul 16, 2025 | PA | 2 | pa-i-80-eb-mm-56-beaver-twp---sca |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.60D | No |
| 84717489 | May 15, 2025 | PA | 1 | ON PA-66 TPKE N |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.41A-MCPC, 396.17C-PI, 393.95A1 | No |
| 82622645 | Sep 9, 2024 | PA | 2 | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.43, 396.17(c), 393.75(c) | Yes |
| 82517974 | Aug 26, 2024 | PA | 3 | CRANBERRY PA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81643123 | May 16, 2024 | PA | 3 | pa-sr376--chippewa-twp---chippewa |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 391.41(a)(1) | No |
| 81447417 | Apr 24, 2024 | PA | 2 | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2, 393.60(d) | No |
| 81220809 | Mar 27, 2024 | PA | 5 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.45(d) | No |
| 79548752 | Aug 29, 2023 | PA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 390.21T(a), 391.41(a)(1) | No |
| 78997081 | Jun 26, 2023 | PA | 1 | pa-6200-blk.-sterubenville-pike |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75(c) | No |
| 78623234 | May 12, 2023 | PA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 390.21T(b), 391.41(a)(1) | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA406194800X | Mar 26, 2024 | PA | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
| PA400045600X | Sep 4, 2003 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A | PA | 2 | 1 |
| CORAOPOLIS PA | PA | 1 | 0 |
| CRANBERRY PA | PA | 1 | 0 |
| ON PA-66 TPKE N | PA | 1 | 0 |
| PLEASANT HILLS PA | PA | 1 | 1 |
| WEST ELIZABETH PA | PA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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15 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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