ANTHONY KEYS
DBA: A & J TRUCKING
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 3884 days Nov 10, 2000 → Jun 30, 2011
- Prior insurance gap · 1283 days Aug 6, 2012 → Feb 10, 2016
- Contract (Property) gap · 941 days Inactive Dec 27, 2016 → reinstated Jul 26, 2019
- Contract (Property) gap · 1277 days Inactive Aug 13, 2012 → reinstated Feb 11, 2016
- 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 — ANTHONY KEYS (USDOT 853252) 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 Officer(s): ANTHONY KEYS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 3884 days — Nov 10, 2000 → Jun 30, 2011 • Prior insurance gap · 1283 days — Aug 6, 2012 → Feb 10, 2016 • Contract (Property) gap · 941 days — Inactive Dec 27, 2016 → reinstated Jul 26, 2019 • Contract (Property) gap · 1277 days — Inactive Aug 13, 2012 → reinstated Feb 11, 2016 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/853252/ As of: Jul 18, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=331449 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 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jul 22, 2025
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 33.33% | — |
| 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
ANTHONY KEYS is a motor carrier based in SEMINARY, MS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 853252. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
ANTHONY KEYS is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 25 years on FMCSA's records, based in Seminary, MS. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MS (4) and LA (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
28.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Volvo, Freightliner, and Fontaine are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,449 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (3)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 27, 2016 to Jul 26, 2019 (941 days)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 13, 2012 to Feb 11, 2016 (1277 days)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 30, 2001 to Jun 30, 2011 (3803 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (3)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 10, 2000 to Jun 30, 2011 (3884 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 6, 2012 to Feb 10, 2016 (1283 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 16, 2016 to Jul 22, 2019 (948 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Mississippi (MS) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Dec 2, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| International | 3 | |
| Utility | 3 | |
| Volvo | 3 | |
| Fontaine | 2 | |
| Reitnouer | 1 | |
| Transcraft | 1 | |
| Trail-Eze | 1 | |
| Trailer | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 14.20 | 14 | — | Jul 13, 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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| 86640786 | Dec 19, 2025 | MS | 3 | CLARKE COUNTY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86467408 | Dec 2, 2025 | LA | 2 | VACHERIE LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LCL | Yes |
| 84884848 | Jun 4, 2025 | MS | 2 | LAUDERDALE COUNTY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84841303 | May 30, 2025 | MS | 3 | COVINGTON COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84812937 | May 28, 2025 | MS | 2 | WADE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84339082 | Apr 7, 2025 | LA | 1 | BASTROP LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 81445391 | Apr 23, 2024 | LA | 3 | ROADISDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80861016 | Feb 13, 2024 | LA | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 79533739 | Aug 28, 2023 | MS | 2 | WIGGINS |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79469791 | Aug 21, 2023 | LA | 3 | ROADISDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79195535 | Jul 19, 2023 | MS | 3 | TRADITION |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79118818 | Jul 11, 2023 | MS | 2 | 49 S |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78674843 | May 18, 2023 | MS | 1 | SANDY HOOK INSPECTION STATION |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 78400742 | Apr 19, 2023 | LA | 2 | ROADISDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.9(a), 396.17(c) | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC377273 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (5 PDFs)
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 | |
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| Jul 26, 2019 | MC377273-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Feb 11, 2016 | MC377273-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Feb 2, 2016 | MC377273 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
| Jul 5, 2011 | MC377273 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
| Jun 30, 2011 | MC377273-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 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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| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN402706 | 91X | $750,000 | Jul 22, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0077995 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 22, 2023 | Jul 22, 2025 | REPLACED |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA03884817 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 22, 2021 | Jul 22, 2023 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0068569 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 22, 2019 | Jul 22, 2019 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0068569 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 22, 2019 | Jul 22, 2021 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 948 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 16, 2016 to Jul 22, 2019 | ||||||
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0061604 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 10, 2016 | Dec 16, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 1283 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 6, 2012 to Feb 10, 2016 | ||||||
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0053154 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 30, 2011 | Aug 6, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 3884 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 10, 2000 to Jun 30, 2011 | ||||||
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 432334 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 6, 2000 | Nov 10, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 432334 | CARGO | — | Sep 6, 2000 | Nov 10, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 432334 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 2, 2000 | Sep 6, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 432334 | CARGO | — | Feb 2, 2000 | Sep 6, 2000 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 22, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 22, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC
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Jul 22, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 26, 2019
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Jul 22, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 27, 2016
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Dec 27, 2016authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 27, 2016authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 941 days (through Jul 26, 2019)
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Dec 16, 2016insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 16, 2016insurance gapCoverage gap: 948 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 22, 2019)
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Aug 13, 2012
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Aug 13, 2012authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 13, 2012authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 1277 days (through Feb 11, 2016)
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Aug 6, 2012insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 6, 2012insurance gapCoverage gap: 1283 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 10, 2016)
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Jan 30, 2001
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Jan 30, 2001authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 3803 days (through Jun 30, 2011)
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Nov 10, 2000insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 10, 2000authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 10, 2000insurance gapCoverage gap: 3884 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 30, 2011)
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Sep 6, 2000insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADISDE | LA | 3 | 1 |
| BASTROP LA | LA | 1 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 1 | 0 |
| VACHERIE LA | LA | 1 | 1 |
| 49 S | MS | 1 | 0 |
| CLARKE COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| COVINGTON COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| LAUDERDALE COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| SANDY HOOK INSPECTION STATION | MS | 1 | 0 |
| TRADITION | MS | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC377273
common · N · MC
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
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How to verify ANTHONY KEYS
- 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.
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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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