FERRISS MOVING & STORAGE CO INC
DBA: FERRISS WAREHOUSE & STORAGE CO
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Contract (Property) gap · 4417 days Inactive Jul 24, 1997 → reinstated Aug 27, 2009
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FERRISS MOVING & STORAGE CO INC (USDOT 89837) 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 Officer(s): BRENDA DEFOE (Company officer); GARY WILSON (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Contract (Property) gap · 4417 days — Inactive Jul 24, 1997 → reinstated Aug 27, 2009 On file: • 1 active operating authority • Active insurance on file — ENDURANCE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 34 • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/89837/ 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 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). 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 95/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331449 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.
ENDURANCE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 34
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000
2 active policies
Company profile
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InsuranceENDURANCE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Aug 1, 2024
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Process Agent#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC001252ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 7 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 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
FERRISS MOVING & STORAGE CO INC is a corporation based in PENSACOLA, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 89837. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 2 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file. 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.
FERRISS MOVING & STORAGE CO INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Pensacola, FL. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common and contract.
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 25% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in FL (2) and AL (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.75C (Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner, Fontaine, and Utility 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 gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 24, 1997 to Aug 27, 2009 (4417 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Fontaine | 4 | |
| Utility | 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 | 1 | — | 5.00 | 5 | — | 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 (7 rows) View all 7 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84561340 | Apr 28, 2025 | FL | 3 | MILTON FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84186766 | Mar 17, 2025 | FL | 1 | GRAND RIDGE FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83113787 | Nov 8, 2024 | AL | 2 | al-i-10/ex-53 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75C, 393.95A | No |
| 81394769 | Apr 18, 2024 | MS | 2 | HARRISON CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80751110 | Jan 25, 2024 | FL | 2 | LEE FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79081454 | Jun 26, 2023 | FL | 2 | SR 331 SB |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 78770492 | May 25, 2023 | FL | 3 | I10 PENSACOLA WIM-EAST |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0007658357 | May 18, 2017 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL7709890600 | Dec 3, 2010 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL7683844807 | Apr 22, 2007 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL7227589306 | Feb 28, 2006 | FL | 0 | 2 | Yes | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENDURANCE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMU30042066601 | 34 | — | Aug 1, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ENDURANCE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMU30042066600 | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-963194-01 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 6, 2020 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-963194-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 28, 2020 | Oct 28, 2020 | REPLACED |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-963194-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 28, 2020 | Nov 6, 2020 | REPLACED |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | 067041858 | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | 067041858 | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 2020 | Oct 28, 2020 | NAME CHANGED |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | 067041858 | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-963194-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2017 | Oct 28, 2020 | NAME CHANGED |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | 067041858 | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 064598379 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 29, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 067041858 | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 064598379 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY | 9815514 | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | 9815514 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | 9815514 | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | 9815514 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY | 9815514 | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | 9815514 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 012945001 | CARGO | — | Oct 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2012 | REPLACED |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP100388 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2012 | REPLACED |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP100388 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 | REPLACED |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP100388 | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2011 | REPLACED |
| GENESIS INSURANCE COMPANY | YYB 000 482 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 2008 | REPLACED |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CG02201900 | CARGO | — | May 6, 1997 | Aug 1, 2008 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ENDURANCE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2023
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Aug 1, 2023insuranceCANCEL — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 9, 2020
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Nov 6, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 28, 2020insuranceNAMECHG — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 28, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 28, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 9, 2020
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Aug 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 29, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
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Aug 1, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
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Aug 1, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
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Aug 27, 2009
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Jul 6, 2009
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Jul 6, 2009
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Jul 6, 2009authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 6, 2009authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 1, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
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Aug 1, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — GENESIS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 1998insuranceCANCEL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
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Jul 24, 1997
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Jul 24, 1997
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Jul 24, 1997authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 4417 days (through Aug 27, 2009)
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May 6, 1997insuranceCANCEL — SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
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May 6, 1997authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 21, 1994
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Jul 2, 1993
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAND RIDGE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| I10 PENSACOLA WIM-EAST | FL | 1 | 0 |
| LEE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| MILTON FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| SR 331 SB | FL | 1 | 0 |
| HARRISON CO | MS | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC001252
common · ACTIVE · MC
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ENDURANCE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
34 policy on file
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GENESIS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
CARGO policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
BIPD policy on file
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4 reportable crashes
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How to verify FERRISS MOVING & STORAGE CO INC
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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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