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BHANDAL BROS TRUCKING INC

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Company CheckBHANDAL BROS TRUCKING INC · DOT 478698

2490 SAN JUAN HOLLISTER ROAD, HOLLISTER, CA, 95023

DOT# 478698 MC# 280068 Hollister, California 31 years

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1

Power Units

1

Drivers

0

Crashes (24-Month)

$750,000

Insurance

Satisfactory

Safety Rating

0

Inspections

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Company Information

Legal NameBHANDAL BROS TRUCKING INC

DOT Number478698

MC Number280068

Entity TypeCarrier

Operating StatusA - Active

LocationHollister, California

Added04/09/1992

MCS-15010/10/2025

Contact Details

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Physical Address2490 SAN JUAN HOLLISTER ROAD, HOLLISTER, CA, 95023

Mailing AddressPO BOX 1900, HOLLISTER, CA, 95024

Other Companies at This Address

Address2490 SAN JUAN HOLLISTER ROAD, HOLLISTER, CA 95023

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Others here

3

Distinct phones

3

Active

Company	DOT	Phone	Status
BHANDAL BROS INC	2334913	Sign in	Active
BHANDAL BROS INC	2493948	Sign in	Active
BHANDAL BROS TRUCKING INC this company	478698	Sign in	Active

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Operating Authorities

Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Carrier OperationA - Interstate

DocketMC280068

CommonActive

ContractActive

BrokerInactive

Operating31 years

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 Mileage121,000 miles

Mileage Year2022

VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

1

Interstate

0

Intrastate

0

CDL

1

Total

Interstate >100mi0

Interstate <100mi0

Intrastate >100mi0

Intrastate <100mi0

Safety Summary

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%

Vehicle OOS0.0% avg 20.7%

SmartWay PartnerNo

Last Review09/22/2017

Insurance

Amount$750,000

Type91X

VerifiedFMCSA · 06/12/2026

CompanySOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

Policy #DRNCA101403

Last checked08/14/2026

Quick Facts

StatusActive

TypeCarrier

Fleet1 units

Drivers1

Mileage121,000 mi

Operating31 years

MCS-15010/2025

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Injury0

Tow-Away0

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: 09/22/2017 | Rated: 05/22/2015

Licensing & Insurance

Form	Type	Insurance Company	Policy	Coverage	Effective	Cancel Date	Method
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	NTG5164	$750,000	12/10/2013	02/26/2014	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	ATI-391-422619-010	$1,000,000	11/23/2000	03/29/2002	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	AT1-391-422619-010	$1,000,000	11/23/2000	10/31/2001	Cancelled
34	CARGO	WESTCHESTER SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY	I21029695 001	$0	11/20/2009	12/05/2010	Cancelled
34	CARGO	FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.	MXI98124434	$0	11/20/2007	02/25/2009	Replaced
34	CARGO	FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.	MXI98124434	$0	11/20/2007	03/05/2009	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY	P0009-105460	$1,000,000	11/20/2006	02/06/2007	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY	LSW 10 0035-01	$1,000,000	11/20/2005	11/20/2006	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY	LSW 10 0035-01	$1,000,000	11/20/2005	12/18/2006	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY	LSW 10 0035	$1,000,000	11/20/2003	02/17/2006	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY	LSW 10 0035	$1,000,000	11/20/2003	11/20/2005	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	AT1-391-422619-022	$750,000	11/20/2002	01/17/2003	Replaced
34	CARGO	FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.	P89 MZI 80307494	$0	11/02/1994	07/21/1995	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	COLONIAL PENN INSURANCE	OCC 00-66-91-6	$750,000	10/24/1997	10/24/1997	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	COLONIAL PENN INSURANCE	OCC0066916	$750,000	10/24/1997	07/30/1998	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	COLONIAL PENN INSURANCE	OCC 00-66-91-6	$750,000	10/24/1997	03/13/1998	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	356395	$750,000	10/23/2011	01/23/2012	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	GWP31960 00	$750,000	09/26/2018	03/15/2019	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	GWP31960 00	$750,000	09/26/2018	04/15/2019	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	AT1-391-422619-021	$1,000,000	09/26/2002	11/20/2002	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.	8736481-1	$750,000	09/15/1994	07/26/1995	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	CA 4016307-0	$1,000,000	09/14/2000	11/04/2000	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	CA 4016307-0	$1,000,000	09/14/1999	07/02/1999	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	CA 4016307-0	$1,000,000	09/14/1999	09/14/2000	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	NTG8330	$750,000	08/27/2015	03/09/2016	Name Changed
91X	BIPD/Primary	LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	AT1-391-422619-022	$1,000,000	08/11/2003	11/20/2003	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	AT1-391-422619-021	$1,000,000	07/31/2002	09/26/2002	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.	1074541767	$750,000	07/29/1998	09/04/1998	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.	1074541767	$750,000	07/29/1998	07/02/1998	Replaced
34	CARGO	AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO.	3AM 618 824-00	$0	07/22/1997	08/28/1998	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	CA 4126511-0	$750,000	07/21/1996	07/11/1997	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.	S89MXA80152643	$750,000	07/21/1995	08/21/1996	Cancelled
34	CARGO	FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.	P 89 MXI 80335509	$0	07/21/1995	07/22/1997	Replaced
85	TRUST FUND	PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.	NONE	$0	07/10/2001	11/07/2003	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	MCP3500310-00	$1,000,000	07/02/1999	11/11/1999	Cancelled
34	CARGO	CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.	1074541767	$0	07/02/1998	05/13/2003	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.	1074541767	$750,000	07/02/1998	07/02/1999	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	MCP 35 00 302-00	$1,000,000	06/17/1999	09/15/1999	Cancelled
34	CARGO	UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON	BBRT04022	$0	05/13/2004	05/13/2005	Cancelled
34	CARGO	UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON	BBRT03008	$0	05/13/2003	05/13/2004	Cancelled
34	CARGO	LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY	LSW 10 0035	$0	05/12/2005	05/12/2005	Replaced
34	CARGO	LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY	LSW 10 0035	$0	05/12/2005	02/17/2006	Cancelled
34	CARGO	LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY	LSW 10 0035	$0	05/12/2005	12/18/2006	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	GWP31960 00	$750,000	04/17/2018	09/26/2018	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	AT1-391-422619-022	$750,000	04/08/2003	04/08/2003	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	AT1-391-422619-022	$1,000,000	04/08/2003	08/11/2003	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	AT1-391-422619-021	$1,000,000	03/29/2002	07/31/2002	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	TMA71006137	$750,000	03/15/2024	03/15/2025	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	TMA22102147	$750,000	03/15/2023	03/15/2024	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	GWP81010 00	$750,000	03/15/2022	03/15/2023	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	GWP70691 00	$750,000	03/15/2021	03/15/2022	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	GWP52982 00	$750,000	03/15/2020	01/25/2021	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	GWP52982 00	$750,000	03/15/2020	01/27/2021	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	GWP42773 00	$750,000	03/15/2019	03/15/2020	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	GWP21030 00	$750,000	03/15/2017	04/17/2018	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	GWP10849 00	$750,000	03/15/2016	03/15/2017	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	NTG8330	$750,000	03/09/2016	03/15/2016	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	NTG8330	$750,000	03/07/2015	08/27/2015	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	NTG6451	$750,000	03/07/2014	03/07/2015	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	NTG5164	$750,000	02/26/2014	03/07/2014	Cancelled
34	CARGO	WESTCHESTER SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY	I21020552 001	$0	02/25/2009	12/16/2009	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	NTG5164	$750,000	02/05/2013	12/10/2013	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY	CT102355	$750,000	02/05/2012	02/05/2013	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	CTP355936	$750,000	02/05/2011	06/02/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	CGT356395	$750,000	02/05/2011	10/23/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	CTP355936	$750,000	02/05/2011	02/05/2011	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.	CT100358	$750,000	02/05/2010	02/05/2011	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.	CT100358	$750,000	02/05/2010	02/12/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	357858	$750,000	02/05/2009	02/05/2010	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	349458	$750,000	02/05/2008	02/05/2009	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	346552	$750,000	02/05/2007	02/05/2008	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	GWP52982 00	$750,000	01/25/2021	03/15/2021	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	356395	$750,000	01/23/2012	02/05/2012	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	AT1-391-422619-022	$1,000,000	01/17/2003	04/08/2003	Replaced

No active insurance policies.

Docket	Type	Action	Served	Disposition	Disp Date
MC280068	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/31/2020	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/26/2021
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/31/2020	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/26/2021
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/27/2011	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/04/2012
MC280068	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	12/23/1994	REVOKED	09/29/1997
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/11/2003	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	12/17/2003
MC280068	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/11/2003	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	12/17/2003
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/04/2000	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	12/26/2000
MC280068	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/04/2000	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	12/26/2000
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	11/13/2013	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	12/10/2013
MC280068	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	REINSTATED	10/31/1997	REVOKED	02/01/2000
MC280068	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	10/31/1997	REVOKED	02/01/2000
MC280068	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	REINSTATED	10/27/2000	REVOKED	03/09/2016
MC280068	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	10/27/2000	REVOKED	05/23/2005
MC280068	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	10/16/2008	REVOKED	12/22/2009
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	09/26/2011	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	10/24/2011
MC280068	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	09/24/1998	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	10/05/1998
MC280068	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	08/21/1996	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	09/16/1996
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	08/21/1996	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	09/16/1996
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/31/2015	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/04/2015
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/30/1999	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/24/1999
MC280068	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/30/1999	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/24/1999
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/26/1995	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	12/13/1995
MC280068	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/26/1995	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	12/13/1995
MC280068	PROPERTY BROKER	GRANTED	07/18/2001	REVOKED	01/27/2004
MC280068	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	04/16/2004	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	05/20/2004
MC280068	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	03/20/1995	REVOKED	09/29/1997
MC280068	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/19/2019	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/04/2019
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/19/2019	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/04/2019
MC280068	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	03/16/2016	-	-
MC280068	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	REINSTATED	03/16/2016	-	-
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/26/2014	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/10/2014
MC280068	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/20/2024	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/14/2024
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/20/2024	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/14/2024
MC280068	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/18/2025	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/14/2025
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/18/2025	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/14/2025
MC280068	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/06/2009	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	02/26/2009
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	01/30/2014	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	02/05/2014
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	01/23/2012	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	02/06/2012
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	01/23/2006	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/30/2006
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	01/18/2011	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	02/07/2011
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	01/11/2010	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	02/02/2010
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	01/10/2007	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	02/06/2007
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	01/09/2013	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	02/05/2013
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	01/09/2009	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	02/09/2009
MC280068	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	01/09/2009	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	02/09/2009
MC280068	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	01/09/2008	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/28/2008

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100/100

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

100, no deductions

Clean record, the bar stays full at 100.

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

Clean record, no deductions. This carrier starts and stays at 100.

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.