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Company CheckBAMBARGER WRECKER SERVICE INC · DOT 215861

DBA: BAMBARGER WRECKER SERVICE

2700 INV DORNELL COUSETTE STREET, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35401

DOT# 215861 MC# 160075 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 43 years

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13

Power Units

10

Drivers

1

Crashes (24-Month)

$1,000,000

Insurance

Satisfactory

Safety Rating

0

Inspections

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Public record

1 events tracked · latest Nov 10, 2025 ↓ Show details ↓

Safety & compliance 1

Nov 10, 2025
Crash reported (no fatalities).

Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.

Company Information

Legal NameBAMBARGER WRECKER SERVICE INC

DBA NameBAMBARGER WRECKER SERVICE

DOT Number215861

MC Number160075

Entity TypeCarrier

Operating StatusA - Active

LocationTuscaloosa, Alabama

Added07/02/1982

MCS-15002/25/2026

Contact Details

Phone(205) 758-6598

Fax(205) 349-4966

Email[email protected]

Physical Address2700 INV DORNELL COUSETTE STREET, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35401

Mailing Address2700 INV DORNELL COUSETTE ST, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35401

Operating Authorities

Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Carrier OperationA - Interstate

DocketMC160075

CommonActive

ContractNot Active

BrokerNot Active

Operating43 years

Company Overview

BAMBARGER WRECKER SERVICE INC is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The company has been in operation for 43 years, registered with the FMCSA on 07/02/1982. The fleet consists of 13 power units and 10 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 204,476 miles (2020). 1 crash has been reported with no fatalities. The carrier holds a Satisfactory safety rating from the FMCSA. Insurance coverage of $1,000,000 is on file through ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY. Active operating authorities include Common. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, BAMBARGER WRECKER SERVICE INC has a Trust Score of 99/100 (Excellent).

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

SMS BASIC Scores

FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.

Unsafe Driving

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Hours-of-Service Compliance

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Driver Fitness

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Controlled Substances / Alcohol

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Vehicle Maintenance

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Mileage

Annual Mileage204,476 miles

Mileage Year2020

VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

10

Interstate

0

Intrastate

0

CDL

10

Total

Interstate >100mi0

Interstate <100mi0

Intrastate >100mi0

Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.

HazMatYes

Safety Summary

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Total Crashes (24-mo)1

Fatal0

Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%

Vehicle OOS0.0% avg 20.7%

SmartWay PartnerNo

Last Review10/15/1996

Insurance

Amount$1,000,000

Type91X

Effective01/05/2024

CompanyACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY

Policy #4489966

Quick Facts

StatusActive

TypeCarrier

Fleet13 units

Drivers10

Mileage204,476 mi

Operating43 years

MCS-15002/2026

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary

Total Crashes (24-mo)1

Fatal0

Injury0

Tow-Away1

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Driver Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg5.5%

Vehicle Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg20.7%

Last FMCSA Review: 10/15/1996 | Rated: 11/07/1996

Safety Trends by Year

Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.

Inspections · red = OOS

No roadside inspections on record.

Crashes

2025

1 crash -

Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

Crash Records (1)

Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.

Date	Location	State	Fatal	Injuries	Tow	Vehicles	Weather	Road	Light
11/10/2025	RURAL JEFFERSON	AL	0	0	1	3	Clear	Dry	Dark - Not Lighted

Licensing & Insurance

Form	Type	Insurance Company	Policy	Coverage	Effective	Cancel Date	Method
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850701	$0	12/27/2005	01/30/2006	Cancelled
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850701	$0	12/27/2005	12/07/2005	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850701	$1,000,000	12/27/2005	01/01/2006	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850701	$1,000,000	12/27/2005	12/07/2005	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850701	$1,000,000	12/07/2005	01/30/2006	Cancelled
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850701	$0	12/07/2005	01/30/2006	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850700	$1,000,000	11/23/2004	01/30/2005	Cancelled
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850700	$0	11/23/2004	01/30/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP1020008507-00	$1,000,000	10/19/2004	11/23/2004	Cancelled
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP1020008507-00	$0	10/19/2004	11/23/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP1020008507-00	$1,000,000	09/22/2004	01/30/2005	Cancelled
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP1020008507-00	$0	09/22/2004	10/19/2004	Replaced
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP1020008507-00	$0	09/22/2004	01/30/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP1020008507-00	$1,000,000	09/22/2004	10/19/2004	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	613-00-07-70-0000	$750,000	09/21/2014	01/05/2014	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	613-00-07-70-0000	$750,000	09/21/2014	09/24/2014	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY	K2GP901304	$1,000,000	08/29/2018	01/05/2019	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850701	$1,000,000	08/28/2005	12/07/2005	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850701	$1,000,000	08/28/2005	12/27/2005	Cancelled
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850701	$0	08/28/2005	12/07/2005	Replaced
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850701	$0	08/28/2005	12/27/2005	Cancelled
34	CARGO	STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	TOW003286-00	$0	07/27/2006	09/23/2006	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	TOW003286-00	$1,000,000	07/27/2006	09/23/2006	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000820700	$1,000,000	06/22/2004	09/22/2004	Cancelled
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850700	$0	06/22/2004	10/08/2004	Cancelled
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850700	$0	06/22/2004	09/22/2004	Replaced
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850701	$0	05/25/2005	08/28/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850701	$1,000,000	05/25/2005	08/28/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP 102 000 85 07-00	$1,000,000	05/24/2004	06/22/2004	Cancelled
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP 102 000 8507-00	$0	05/24/2004	06/22/2004	Cancelled
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP1020008507-00	$0	05/04/2004	05/24/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP1020008507-00	$1,000,000	05/04/2004	05/24/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP1020008507-01	$1,000,000	04/27/2005	05/25/2005	Cancelled
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP1020008507-01	$0	04/27/2005	05/25/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850700	$1,000,000	04/23/2004	05/04/2004	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850700	$1,000,000	04/23/2004	05/24/2004	Cancelled
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850700	$0	04/23/2004	05/04/2004	Replaced
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850700	$0	04/23/2004	05/24/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO.	SG2520370	$1,000,000	02/01/1996	01/30/2003	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO.	SG 2520370	$1,000,000	02/01/1996	02/01/1996	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	TOW003286-00	$1,000,000	01/30/2006	07/27/2006	Cancelled
34	CARGO	STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	TOW003286-00	$0	01/30/2006	07/27/2006	Cancelled
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850701	$0	01/30/2005	04/27/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102000850701	$1,000,000	01/30/2005	04/27/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP1020008507-00	$1,000,000	01/30/2004	04/23/2004	Cancelled
34	CARGO	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP1020008507-00	$0	01/30/2004	04/23/2004	Cancelled
34	CARGO	INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER	H81 0101466	$0	01/30/2003	01/30/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER	H81 0101466	$1,000,000	01/30/2003	01/30/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	MCV 762270	$750,000	01/12/1995	01/13/1996	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	MCV0750290	$750,000	01/12/1994	01/12/1995	Cancelled
34	CARGO	UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.	IC10313230401	$0	01/12/1988	01/30/2003	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.	4489966	$1,000,000	01/05/2021	01/05/2024	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY	K2GP108423	$1,000,000	01/05/2020	01/05/2021	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY	K2GP004668	$1,000,000	01/05/2019	01/05/2020	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY	K2GP901304	$1,000,000	01/05/2018	08/29/2018	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY	K2GP901304	$1,000,000	01/05/2018	10/03/2018	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	PRA1640025	$1,000,000	01/05/2017	01/05/2018	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA	WESFL625010-00	$750,000	01/05/2016	01/05/2017	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	613-00-07-70-0001	$750,000	01/05/2015	01/05/2015	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	613-00-07-70-0001	$750,000	01/05/2015	01/05/2016	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	613-00-07-70-0000	$750,000	01/05/2014	01/05/2014	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	613-00-07-70-0000	$750,000	01/05/2014	09/21/2014	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	613-00-07-70-0000	$750,000	01/05/2014	01/05/2014	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	613-00-07-70-0000	$750,000	01/05/2014	02/28/2014	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	613-00-07-70-0000	$750,000	01/05/2014	01/05/2014	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	613-00-07-70-0000	$750,000	01/05/2014	01/05/2015	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY	TIP-CL-0011130-1	$1,000,000	01/05/2013	01/05/2014	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY	TIP-CL-0011130-0	$1,000,000	01/05/2012	03/01/2012	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY	TIP-CL-0011130-0	$1,000,000	01/05/2012	01/05/2012	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY	TIP-CL-0011130-0	$1,000,000	01/05/2012	01/05/2013	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.	TIP-001622-C	$1,000,000	01/05/2011	01/05/2012	Cancelled
34	CARGO	STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.	TIP-001622-C	$0	01/05/2011	01/05/2012	Cancelled
34	CARGO	STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.	TIP-001622-B	$0	01/05/2010	01/05/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.	TIP-001622-B	$1,000,000	01/05/2010	01/05/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.	TIP-001622-A	$1,000,000	01/05/2009	01/05/2010	Cancelled
34	CARGO	STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.	TIP-001622-A	$0	01/05/2009	01/05/2010	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.	TIP-001622	$1,000,000	01/05/2008	01/05/2009	Cancelled
34	CARGO	STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.	TIP-001622	$0	01/05/2008	01/05/2009	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.	TIP-001622	$1,000,000	01/05/2008	01/05/2008	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.	TIP-001622	$1,000,000	01/05/2008	04/28/2008	Cancelled
34	CARGO	STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.	TIP-001622	$0	01/05/2008	01/05/2008	Replaced
34	CARGO	STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.	TIP-001622	$0	01/05/2008	04/28/2008	Cancelled
34	CARGO	SUA INSURANCE COMPANY	10AEOTT101931CA01	$0	01/05/2007	01/05/2008	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	SUA INSURANCE COMPANY	10AEOTT101931CA01	$1,000,000	01/05/2007	01/05/2008	Cancelled

No active insurance policies.

Docket	Type	Action	Served	Disposition	Disp Date
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/10/2018	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/07/2019
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/10/2012	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/07/2013
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/09/2020	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/06/2021
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/09/2019	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/03/2020
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/09/2016	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/09/2017
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/09/2014	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/07/2015
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/09/2013	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/09/2014
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/09/2011	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/09/2012
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/09/2010	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/06/2011
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	11/30/2005	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	12/05/2005
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	11/08/2005	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	11/23/2005
MC160075	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	10/16/2001	REVOKED	06/22/2004
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	08/25/2014	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/26/2014
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	08/01/2005	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/24/2005
MC160075	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	07/01/2005	REVOKED	10/02/2006
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	06/30/2006	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/28/2006
MC160075	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	05/27/2010	-	-
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	04/20/2004	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	05/05/2004
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/30/2004	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/13/2004
MC160075	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	02/15/1983	REVOKED	05/02/1996
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/09/2004	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	02/18/2004
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/03/2014	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	02/10/2014
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/03/2012	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	02/10/2012
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	01/12/1995	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	02/07/1995
MC160075	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	01/03/2006	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/31/2006

No revocation records.

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99/100

Excellent

VERIFIED

Every carrier starts at 100. We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor below. Verified means all four core requirements pass.

Score breakdown, from 100 to 99

99

Starts at 100−1 totalFinal 99

Crashes on record (rate-adjusted)−1

Verification, 4 core requirements

Active operating authority

FMCSA shows the USDOT registration and authority are active.

Authorized for hire

Holds active for-hire (common or contract) authority.

Active insurance on file

Insurance coverage and carrier are on file with FMCSA.

Safety rating not Unsatisfactory

Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating.

What's lowering this score

-1

Crashes on record (rate-adjusted)

Crash rate: 1 crash(es) across 13 vehicles (~0.08 per vehicle); none fatal. Scaled to fleet size and fatal severity.

Where this company lands, risk scales

Crash history (rate-adjusted)−1 of 28

0 pts · low risk−28 pts · high risk

Crash rate: 1 crash(es) across 13 vehicles (~0.08 per vehicle); none fatal. Scaled to fleet size and fatal severity.

How we calculate the Trust Score

Every company starts at 100

We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor. Verified means all the core requirements for that company's type pass. Nothing is added back, the score is a deduction model built only on public FMCSA data. No pay-to-play, no opinions.

Requirements differ by company type

Each company is judged fairly on its own FMCSA obligations. Anything that doesn't apply shows as a grey N/A, not required, never a penalty.

Carrier (for-hire)

Operating authority, authorized-for-hire, insurance on file, safety rating.

Broker

Broker authority + $75k surety bond (BMC-84/85). MCS-150 not required (no fleet).

Freight forwarder

FF authority + $75k bond + BOC-3. MCS-150 not required (no trucks).

Private carrier

Active USDOT + MCS-150 + safety. No operating authority / for-hire / insurance filing required (hauls its own goods).

Crashes are scaled, not flat

Crash history is proportional. We don't apply a flat penalty, we scale it to (a) crashes per vehicle in the fleet and (b) the share of those crashes that were fatal. So a big, safe fleet barely moves; a small fleet with many (and fatal) crashes takes a large hit.

0 pts deductedscaled by rate & severityup to −28 pts

Low end

50,000 vehicles + 1 crash → ~0 pts. A huge fleet with very few crashes per vehicle is almost untouched.

High end

5 vehicles + 3 crashes incl. fatal → large deduction (near the −28 cap). Many crashes per truck, fatal-heavy.

Mechanics: deduction is capped at 28 points, weighted roughly 60% on crashes-per-vehicle and 40% on the fatal ratio. Zero crashes = zero deduction. If fleet size is unknown, only crash severity can move the score (conservative).

Out-of-service rate vs. the national average

Driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are measured against the FMCSA national average, not a flat number. A company only takes the deduction when it sits above the national benchmark, for example “Vehicle OOS 37% vs national avg 20.7%”.

Point reference, the full menu

Every factor and exactly how many points it can remove. Knockout factors (they also fail Verification) are marked.

Factor	Points
USDOT / authority not active with FMCSA knockout	−25
Missing operating authority (when required) knockout	−15
No insurance or surety bond on file (when required) knockout	−25
Unsatisfactory safety rating knockout	−30
Conditional safety rating	−12
MCS-150 biennial update overdue (carriers)	−10
Crashes, rate-adjusted (per-vehicle & fatal share)	0 to −28
Driver OOS rate above national average	−5
Vehicle OOS rate above national average	−5
Very new carrier (under 1 year)	−10
Limited operating history (1-3 years)	−6
Moderate operating history (3-5 years)	−3
Operating history unknown	−3
No public phone number	−3
No public email address	−2

All inputs come from public FMCSA records (operating authority, insurance/bond filings, the SAFER/SMS safety profile, crash & inspection reports). If FMCSA updates a record, the score updates with it. For the full deduction table, see the methodology page.