DURA SEAL INC
BARBOURVILLE, KY
DURA SEAL INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 2 drivers, based in Barbourville, KY. Across 27 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 18.5% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.4% national average, with 2 reportable crashes. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is on file.
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 2.90% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 50.0% vs peer 5.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DURA SEAL INC (USDOT 897136) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 2.90% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 50.0% vs peer 5.00% On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 $19.00 BOC3 TODAY Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/897136/ As of: Sep 16, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 2.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 5% (worse). n=106698 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.
2 active liability filings
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.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2025-03-14 (554 days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Apr 12, 2026
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Process Agent#1 $19.00 BOC3 TODAYBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 46 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 11.11% | 7.41% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
DURA SEAL INC had 27 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 18.5%, which is in line with the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 15.0. 2 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
27 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in KY (27 stops).
18.5% out-of-service rate, near the 19.4% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 17 times.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Peterbilt, Trlr, and Hibt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 106,698 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (22 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 27 | 5 | 18.5% | Aug 5, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 1.76 | 2 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | — | 15.25 | 15 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 2.64 | 3 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (46 rows) View all 46 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88629173 | Aug 5, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.16-D | Yes |
| 88274274 | Jun 26, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41A-MCPC | Yes |
| 88114361 | Jun 11, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 396.17C-PI, 392.16-D | No |
| 87188717 | Mar 3, 2026 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87137929 | Feb 25, 2026 | KY | 2 | LAKE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87098423 | Feb 19, 2026 | KY | 3 | MIDDLESBORO |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 86992854 | Feb 9, 2026 | KY | 3 | MOUNT VERNON |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 86965397 | Feb 5, 2026 | KY | 3 | MOUNT VERNON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86737176 | Jan 8, 2026 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86737200 | Jan 7, 2026 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 86528053 | Dec 10, 2025 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 86505567 | Dec 8, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86350337 | Nov 18, 2025 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 85670367 | Sep 3, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 85653170 | Sep 2, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 85117032 | Jul 2, 2025 | KY | 2 | HAZARD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2IRP | No |
| 85100369 | Jul 1, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84934072 | Jun 12, 2025 | KY | 2 | LONDON |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2AU | No |
| 84681059 | May 15, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84477150 | Apr 23, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2 | No |
| 84207180 | Mar 24, 2025 | KY | 3 | EAST BERNSTADT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 84145817 | Mar 17, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16AD | No |
| 83848424 | Feb 12, 2025 | KY | 2 | LONDON |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83776348 | Feb 4, 2025 | KY | 3 | RICHMOND |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 83716565 | Jan 28, 2025 | KY | 3 | RICHMOND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2LV, 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY0073206287 | Jul 8, 2025 | KY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0073150069 | Feb 12, 2025 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072974289 | Nov 2, 2023 | KY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC1704424 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | MC1704424-P | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 077 44 14 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 12, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 077 44 14 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Apr 12, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA25MOT02333500 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Apr 12, 2025 | May 14, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY | A 3284317 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 10, 2025 | Apr 12, 2025 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 14, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 8, 2026
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Apr 12, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 12, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 14, 2025
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1704424
common · N · MC
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THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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46 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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