CARRIBEAN OPERATORS INC
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 and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 3 fatalities on crash record 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CARRIBEAN OPERATORS INC (USDOT 959608) 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): MARVIN GOMES (Owner) Organization: INDIVIDUAL Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 3 fatalities on crash record — 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Active insurance on file — MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) · 84 • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/959608/ As of: Jul 17, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 3.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 25.8% vs peer median 15.6% (worse). n=28857 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.
MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) · 84
MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) · Surety
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $750,000
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000
4 active policies
Company profile
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InsuranceMERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)Policy effective Apr 7, 2026
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1587204ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 44 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 78 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.08% | 16.33% | — |
| 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
CARRIBEAN OPERATORS INC is a individual based in PHILADELPHIA, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 959608. 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 34 power units and 30 drivers, with 78 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.8%. 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.
CARRIBEAN OPERATORS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 34 power units and 30 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Philadelphia, PA. Across 50 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
50 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (49) and GA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
18.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (81.3% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 9 times.
The fleet comprises 34 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 30 drivers; Freightliner, East, and Knnw are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 28,857 ACTIVE carriers operating 17–51 power units (±50% of this carrier's 34 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 48 | 9 | 18.8% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 8, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| East | 26 | |
| Freightliner | 21 | |
| Knnw | 20 | |
| Kenworth | 16 | |
| Mack | 7 | |
| East So Tr | 6 | |
| East Dump | 4 | |
| Esmc | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.71 | 1 | — | 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 | 7 | — | 1.82 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | — | 12.04 | 12 | — | 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 (78 rows) View all 78 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88272949 | Jun 29, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
Kenworth N TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88257313 | Jun 26, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
Kenworth N TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87669736 | Apr 24, 2026 | PA | 3 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
Kenworth N TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 16-D, 2-SLLLR | No |
| 87499316 | Apr 6, 2026 | PA | 2 | FALLS TOWNSHIP PA |
Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 87491438 | Apr 2, 2026 | PA | 3 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 87011568 | Feb 10, 2026 | PA | 2 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.203C-CBP, 393.203E-CBP, 393.11A1-LHLM | No |
| 86859356 | Jan 21, 2026 | PA | 2 | PA |
TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Yes |
| 86778601 | Jan 12, 2026 | PA | 2 | PA |
TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.11A1-LCHL, 393.11A1-CSURR | No |
| 86694450 | Dec 31, 2025 | PA | 2 | PA |
TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86542693 | Dec 10, 2025 | PA | 3 | PA |
TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86306866 | Nov 11, 2025 | PA | 1 | WEST CHESTER PA |
Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 86245255 | Nov 4, 2025 | PA | 1 | PA |
TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.47B-BMBCAD-SA, 396.9C2-OOSO, 396.9D2-FTF | Yes |
| 86170054 | Oct 27, 2025 | PA | 2 | PA |
TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.209D-STPAL, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.11A1-CSLRR | Yes |
| 86159091 | Oct 24, 2025 | PA | 1 | PA |
TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.11A1-LCHL | Yes |
| 86070857 | Oct 15, 2025 | PA | 1 | TURKEY HILL ROAD AT BORDENTOWN |
Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.95F, 393.11A1-LCHL, 393.11A1-CSURR | No |
| 86070855 | Oct 15, 2025 | PA | 1 | TURKEY HILL ROAD AT BORDENTOWN |
Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.47E, 393.11A1-LLPL, 393.9A-LCL | No |
| 86070832 | Oct 15, 2025 | PA | 3 | ON TURKEY HILL RD AT ITS INTER |
Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85869319 | Sep 23, 2025 | PA | 1 | TURKEY HILL ROAD AT BORDENTOWN |
Knnw TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 393.45B2-B-VAC, 396.3A1-BOS, 396.3A1-CDHSLMII | Yes |
| 85869318 | Sep 23, 2025 | PA | 1 | TURKEY HILL ROAD AT BORDENTOWN |
Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.47B-BMBCAD-SA, 383.95-LCDL, 393.9A-LTSIR | Yes |
| 85869111 | Sep 23, 2025 | PA | 2 | — |
Knnw TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.55C1-B | No |
| 85841087 | Sep 20, 2025 | PA | 2 | pa-harwick-st-chester---covanta-t |
Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85770948 | Sep 12, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85656452 | Sep 2, 2025 | PA | 3 | pa-new-ford-mill-rd-/-tyburn-rd |
Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2MI | No |
| 85310167 | Jul 23, 2025 | PA | 1 | TURKEY HILL ROAD AT BORDENTOWN |
Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.45D-B, 393.9A-LBL, 396.5B-L | No |
| 85050201 | Jun 24, 2025 | PA | 2 | pa-academy-dr-plymouth-twp---acad |
Knnw TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.9A-LIL | No |
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA402242000X | Mar 4, 2024 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA805057900X | Apr 23, 2018 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA509264400X | Aug 27, 2015 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA409932100X | Sep 19, 2014 | PA | 3 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| PA108087200X | Jul 25, 2011 | PA | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA102388900X | Feb 19, 2011 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA002740400X | Feb 8, 2010 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA911065000X | Oct 27, 2009 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA707927300X | Jul 3, 2007 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA701252400X | Dec 20, 2006 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| PA613067500X | Nov 14, 2006 | PA | 0 | 40 | No | No | Injury |
| PA601906400X | Jan 13, 2006 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2023 | MC1587204-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) | 101838019 | 84 | — | Apr 7, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) | 101838019 | Surety | — | Apr 7, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 UEN OH7262 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Jan 27, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 UEN OH7262 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 27, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00015901 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 27, 2025 | Jan 27, 2026 | REPLACED |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00015900 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 27, 2024 | Jan 27, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZC1128 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 5, 2023 | Jan 27, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 17, 2026
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Jan 27, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 27, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 27, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 26, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA PA | PA | 11 | 0 |
| PA | PA | 7 | 4 |
| TURKEY HILL ROAD AT BORDENTOWN | PA | 5 | 2 |
| PACKER AVE AT ITS INTERSECTION | PA | 3 | 0 |
| ON BRISTOL PIKE AT ITS INTERSE | PA | 2 | 0 |
| ON TURKEY HILL RD AT ITS INTER | PA | 2 | 0 |
| THOMSON GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| 1400 BORDENTOWN RD MORRISVILLE | PA | 1 | 0 |
| FALLS TOWNSHIP PA | PA | 1 | 0 |
| ON ALAN WOOD RD AT TRASH TO ST | PA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 1 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 |
| 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
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Docket MC1587204
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MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)
84 policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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78 inspections
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12 reportable crashes
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How to verify CARRIBEAN OPERATORS 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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