SANDERSON FARMS LLC

Q: What is SANDERSON FARMS LLC's safety rating?

SANDERSON FARMS LLC'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.

Q: What is SANDERSON FARMS LLC's out-of-service rate?

SANDERSON FARMS LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 21.7% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.

DBA: WAYNE SANDERSON FARMS

USDOT 79127 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION General Freight Passengers Grain / Feed / Hay Other (POULTRY) Based in LAUREL, MS Grade A · 88

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 · Nov 1, 2023

Review these

OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
2 fatalities on crash record 484 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →

On file

Insurance on file · $2,000,000 GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
BOC-3 process agent on file MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC. Details →
Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
OOS rate better than size peers

Org: CORPORATION

Cargo: General Freight, Passengers, Grain / Feed / Hay, Other (POULTRY)

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 — SANDERSON FARMS LLC (USDOT 79127)
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: $2,000,000
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 2 fatalities on crash record — 484 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $2,000,000 — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/79127/
As of: Jul 24, 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.

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

Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.3% (better). Vehicle OOS 21.7% vs peer median 16.3% (worse). n=1191 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: Caution.

Operating authority

Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.

Company profile

Company details

USDOT 79127

In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)

Entity CORPORATION

Business org CORPORATION

Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)

Cargo carried

General Freight, Passengers, Grain / Feed / Hay, Other (POULTRY)

Fleet size 634 units

Drivers 672

Annual mileage 34,778,380 mi

Contact & address

Phone: (601) 649-4030

Email: [email protected]

Physical

127 FLYNT ROAD

LAUREL, MS 39440

Mailing address matches physical.

Registration & safety rating

USDOT 79127

In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)

Entity CORPORATION

Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Annual mileage (MCS-150) 34,778,380 mi

Safety Rating Satisfactory

Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)

vs. National Average

Vehicle OOS Rate 21.7% vs 23.4% -1.7 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts

Violations per Inspection 0.73 vs 1.80 -1.07

Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19%

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

Insurance
GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy effective Nov 1, 2023
Process Agent
MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 on file

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type	Owned	Term leased	Trip leased
Truck tractors	605	0	0
Trailers	761	0	0
Trucks	27	0	0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 484 crashes →

	6–12 months	12–24 months	Total
Fatalities	0	8	8
Injuries	4	17	21
Tow-away	8	24	32
Crash reports	9	29	38

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 131 inspections →

	Driver	Vehicle	Hazmat
Inspections	82	82	0
OOS inspections	0	15	0
OOS percentage	0%	18.29%	—
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

634

Drivers

672

Inspections

131

FMCSA roadside history on file

OOS Rate (peak)

21.7%

driver or vehicle, whichever higher

Crashes (24m)

484 all-time

Authorities

0 active

Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SANDERSON FARMS LLC is a corporation based in LAUREL, MS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 79127. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 634 power units and 672 drivers, with 131 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 21.7%. 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

SANDERSON FARMS LLC is a large fleet, operating 634 power units and 672 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Laurel, MS. Across 91 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.5% out-of-service rate, with 42 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

91 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 139% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (45) and MS (25), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

16.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (90.5% of violations); top code 393.75A3 (Tire-flat and/or audible air leak) cited 5 times, 5 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 634 power units (large fleet) and 672 drivers; Western Star, Wade, and Ledw are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate

Peak OOS rate of 21.7% 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 1,191 ACTIVE carriers operating 317–951 power units (±50% of this carrier's 634 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS

Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

1.3%

Median across 1,191 same-size peers

Verdict

Safer than peers

Delta -1.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

This carrier — Vehicle OOS

21.7%

Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

16.3%

Median across 1,191 same-size peers

Verdict

Riskier than peers

Delta +5.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-05

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
North Carolina (NC)	36	8	22.2%	Dec 31, 2025
Mississippi (MS)	24	4	16.7%	Jan 21, 2026
Texas (TX)	16	2	12.5%	Jan 12, 2026
Georgia (GA)	4	0	0.0%	Jul 31, 2025
Louisiana (LA)	1	1	100.0%	May 27, 2026

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections

Make	Model	Inspections
Western Star		116
Wade		48
Ledw		23
Trailer		11
Unknown		4
Other		3
Grea		2
Ot		2
Pacr		2

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	3	—	0.02	0	—	Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance	20	—	3.73	4	—	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 (131 rows) View all 131 →

Inspection #	Date ▼	State	Level	Station	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
87986288	May 27, 2026	LA	2	—	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR MS A558563 · 5KJJBPDV7RLUX2675	1	393.100B-C	Yes
86905193	Jan 21, 2026	MS	1	PIKE COUNTY	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR MS A547985 · 5KJJAVDVXMPLZ2036	0	—	No
86781266	Jan 12, 2026	TX	2	US 79	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR TX 1M92340 · 5KJJAVDV9MPLZ2030	1	392.2-SLLS1	No
86751853	Jan 6, 2026	TX	2	US 79	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR TX 1N32136 · 5KJJBPDV2RLUT9079	0	—	No
86706969	Dec 31, 2025	MS	2	ms-mccomb---roadside	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR MS A558560 · 5KJJBPDV2RLUX2678	3	393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.19	Yes
86692991	Dec 31, 2025	NC	3	58	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR NC YA189977 · 5KJJBPDV4TLWS2216	0	—	No
86679397	Dec 26, 2025	TX	2	US 79	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR TX 1N82870 · 3BHJBPDV6TDWL2480	0	—	No
86663805	Dec 26, 2025	NC	2	nc-cumberland-county,-i-95,-n	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR NC YA160704 · 5KJJAVDV9MLMZ1356	0	—	No
86678137	Dec 24, 2025	TX	2	US79 WB AT US79 SB	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR TX 1N32109 · 5KJJBPDV6SLVJ5599	0	—	No
86663060	Dec 24, 2025	MS	3	PIKE COUNTY	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR MS B8013481 · 3BHJBPDV6TDWS6338	0	—	No
86663055	Dec 23, 2025	MS	3	PIKE COUNTY	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR MS B8012505 · 5KJJBPDV0SLVP0663	0	—	No
86666888	Dec 16, 2025	TX	2	SH 155	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR TX 1N22217 · 5KJJAVDV5LPKU8022	3	393.75A, 396.17C, 393.9	Yes
86554744	Dec 9, 2025	TX	2	SH 155	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR TX 1M44386 · 5KJJBPDV3PLUF6403	1	393.55A	No
86427998	Nov 26, 2025	NC	2	nc-cumberland-county,-i-95,-n	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR NC YA181204 · 5KJJBPDV3RLUT9091	0	—	No
86402590	Nov 21, 2025	MS	2	JONES COUNTY	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR MS A556593 · 5KJJBPDV8TLWJ7875	1	392.2-SLL	No
86402506	Nov 21, 2025	MS	3	AMITE COUNTY	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR MS B8013483 · 3BHJBPDV4TDWS6337	0	—	No
86383966	Nov 19, 2025	NC	3	I-95 NB	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR NC YA188817 · 3BHJBPDV3TDWS6670	0	—	No
86342483	Nov 10, 2025	TX	2	SH 155	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR TX 1N22202 · 5KJJAVDV3KPJY1614	2	393.75A3, 396.17C	Yes
86263572	Nov 6, 2025	MS	1	PIKE COUNTY	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR MS B8013543 · 3BHJBPDV3TDWS6345	0	—	No
86254635	Nov 5, 2025	NC	2	95	WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK NC YA186061 · 5KJJBPDV6PLUF6458	0	—	No
86168853	Oct 27, 2025	NC	3	nc-nc-87-@-i95	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR NC YA181209 · 5KJJBPDV2RLUT9096	0	—	No
86158070	Oct 24, 2025	MS	3	JONES COUNTY	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR MS B803580 · 5KJJAVDV5NLMZ1369	0	—	No
86160175	Oct 21, 2025	TX	2	SH 155 AT FM 1002	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR TX 1N22249 · 5KJJBPDV4SLVP0665	0	—	No
86107981	Oct 20, 2025	NC	2	NC24	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR NC YA181695 · 5KJJAVDV7JLJY1640	2	393.9BRKLAMP, 393.75A3	Yes
86015136	Oct 7, 2025	MS	3	LAWRENCE COUNTY	WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR MS B8012503 · 5KJJBPDV1SLVP0655	0	—	No

Recent Crashes (484 rows) View all 484 →

Report #	Date ▼	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow	Hazmat	Severity
NC0108393951	Jan 2, 2026	NC	0	1	No	No	Injury
MS2025074144	Dec 18, 2025	MS	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
NC0108340433	Dec 17, 2025	NC	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
TX79ABHQE140	Sep 25, 2025	TX	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
TX79HBHQE1FA	Sep 16, 2025	TX	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
MS2025048938	Aug 30, 2025	MS	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
NC0108219150	Aug 28, 2025	NC	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
TX78OBHQE1Z9	Aug 27, 2025	TX	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
NC0108209078	Aug 21, 2025	NC	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
MS2025040820	Jul 22, 2025	MS	0	1	No	No	Injury
TX7769HQE1JD	Jun 30, 2025	TX	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
TX76V6HQE1LF	Jun 20, 2025	TX	1	1	Yes	No	Fatal
MS9034250004	Jun 4, 2025	MS	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
NC0108095239	Apr 21, 2025	NC	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
TX74XFHQE1EB	Apr 16, 2025	TX	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
MS9039250001	Mar 6, 2025	MS	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
GA0009811759	Mar 5, 2025	GA	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
TX73MBHQE17W	Mar 3, 2025	TX	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
TX738DHQE1JT	Feb 17, 2025	TX	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
MS9015250002	Jan 3, 2025	MS	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
MS9034240001	Dec 26, 2024	MS	0	1	No	No	Injury
TX71VFHQE146	Dec 19, 2024	TX	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
LA2024158217	Dec 19, 2024	LA	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
GA0009723469	Dec 17, 2024	GA	1	0	Yes	No	Fatal
NC0107951143	Dec 9, 2024	NC	0	1	No	No	Injury

Authority Records (1 docket)

common

MC208309

—

View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date	Docket	Authority	Status	Applied
Unknown	MC208309	common	N	—

MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date	Docket	Action	Authority	PDF
Feb 15, 2024	MC208309	NC	REVOCATION	NC →

Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)

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

Insurer	Policy #	Type	Limit	Effective	Cancel	Status
GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY	RAD9438041	91X	$2,000,000	Nov 1, 2023	On file	ACTIVE
GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY	RAD9438041	BIPD/Primary	—	Nov 1, 2020	Nov 1, 2023	REPLACED
GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY	RAD9438041	BIPD/Primary	—	Nov 1, 2020	Mar 19, 2024	NAME CHANGED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA	QT-660-3213R760-TIL-10	CARGO	—	Nov 1, 2010	Sep 5, 2018	CANCELLED
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	KO1-151-068904-55	CARGO	—	Apr 10, 2005	Nov 1, 2010	REPLACED
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.	AS215106890403	BIPD/Primary	—	Nov 1, 2001	Nov 1, 2020	REPLACED
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	AS1-151-068 904-49	BIPD/Primary	—	Nov 1, 1995	Nov 1, 1995	REPLACED
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	AS1-151-068 904-03	BIPD/Primary	—	Nov 1, 1995	Nov 1, 2001	REPLACED
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	AS1-151-068904-037	BIPD/Primary	—	Nov 1, 1987	Nov 1, 1995	REPLACED

Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events

Mar 19, 2024

insurance

TERM/CANCL — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
Feb 23, 2024

authority

DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
Details →
Nov 1, 2023

insurance

TERM/REPL — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
Nov 1, 2020

insurance

TERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Sep 5, 2018

insurance

CANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Nov 1, 2010

insurance

TERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Nov 1, 2001

insurance

TERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Nov 1, 1995

insurance

TERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Nov 1, 1995

insurance

TERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Jun 9, 1988

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
PIKE COUNTY	MS	11	3
NC24	NC	10	2
NC 24	NC	7	3
JONES COUNTY	MS	4	0
LAWRENCE COUNTY	MS	4	1
SH 155	TX	3	2
US 79	TX	3	0
NASHVILLE GA	GA	2	0
WALTHALL COUNTY	MS	2	0
24	NC	2	0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code	Description	Category	Cited	OOS
393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	Vehicle Maintenance	10	9
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	Vehicle Maintenance	5	3
392.16(a)	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	Unsafe Driving	2	0
396.7	Unsafe operations forbidden	Vehicle Maintenance	2	2
390.21(b)	Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required	General/Admin	1	0
392.2	Violation of Local Laws - Explain:	Unsafe Driving	1	0
393.11	No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required	Vehicle Maintenance	1	1
393.19	Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp	Vehicle Maintenance	1	0
393.47(e)	Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt	Vehicle Maintenance	1	0
393.60(c)	Windshield - Damaged or Discolored	Vehicle Maintenance	1	0

Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page

How to verify SANDERSON FARMS 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.
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.
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.
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 SANDERSON FARMS LLC

Is SANDERSON FARMS LLC an active motor carrier? ▾

Yes. SANDERSON FARMS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 79127 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 SANDERSON FARMS LLC's safety rating? ▾

SANDERSON FARMS LLC'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 SANDERSON FARMS LLC had? ▾

131 roadside inspections are on file for SANDERSON FARMS LLC 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 SANDERSON FARMS LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾

SANDERSON FARMS LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 21.7% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.

Where is SANDERSON FARMS LLC based? ▾

SANDERSON FARMS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 127 FLYNT ROAD, LAUREL, Mississippi 39440. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.

Does SANDERSON FARMS LLC have valid operating authority? ▾

SANDERSON FARMS LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.

How many trucks and drivers does SANDERSON FARMS LLC operate? ▾

SANDERSON FARMS LLC self-reports 634 power units and 672 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 SANDERSON FARMS LLC had any crashes? ▾

484 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SANDERSON FARMS LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for 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

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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.

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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.