LAWSON INSTITUTIONAL FOODS INC
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
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TruckCodex risk summary — LAWSON INSTITUTIONAL FOODS INC (USDOT 997194) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/997194/ As of: Jul 29, 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 · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). 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 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=178045 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: Clear to review.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 9 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
LAWSON INSTITUTIONAL FOODS INC is a motor carrier based in WACO, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 997194. 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 4 power units and 5 drivers, with 9 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.
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.
LAWSON INSTITUTIONAL FOODS INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 5 drivers, based in Waco, GA. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 0.0% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in GA (5) and SC (2).
0.0% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.2% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations).
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner is the most-inspected make.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 178,045 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia (GA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 19, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 4, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 8 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| International | 1 |
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 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 6.00 | 6 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (9 rows) View all 9 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88051555 | Jun 4, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87605184 | Apr 16, 2026 | SC | 3 | AIKEN SC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 2-SLLTL | No |
| 84998963 | Jun 19, 2025 | GA | 3 | AUGUSTA GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 84549061 | Apr 24, 2025 | GA | 3 | LAWRENCEVILLE GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-INAT | No |
| 84111741 | Mar 6, 2025 | GA | 3 | FLOWERY BRANCH GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-INAT | No |
| 83433168 | Dec 12, 2024 | GA | 3 | WASHINGTON GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 82333209 | Aug 8, 2024 | GA | 3 | THOMSON GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80367531 | Nov 28, 2023 | GA | 3 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79431117 | Aug 10, 2023 | GA | 3 | TWO LANE RURAL ROAD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0005796497 | Mar 25, 2016 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUGUSTA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| FLOWERY BRANCH GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 1 | 0 |
| LAWRENCEVILLE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| THOMSON GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| TWO LANE RURAL ROAD | GA | 1 | 0 |
| WASHINGTON GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| AIKEN SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
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