Vertex Freight Safety Record

DOT# 3936920 · Hamilton, OH 45013 · 5139045349

A

Excellent safety record — scored 12/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/23/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Vertex Freight (DOT# 3936920) in Hamilton, Ohio has 219 inspections on record with 197 violations and a 7.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

219 Inspections
7.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
132 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 7.8%
Carrier: 7.8% (17 of 219) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.7%
Carrier: 3.7% (8 of 219) National: 6.4%
67% OOS rate better than 67% of carriers in Ohio
38% crash rate better than 38% of carriers in Ohio

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

197 total violations across 219 inspections
25 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (13%)
Vehicle Maintenance
63
Unsafe Driving
87
Hours of Service
18
Driver Fitness
3
Hazardous Materials
4
Other
22

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 35 states
Level 1: 35 (16%) Level 2: 57 (26%) Level 3: 127 (58%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/23/2026 OR 3 0 0
03/21/2026 ID 3 0 0
03/18/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/17/2026 UT 3 0 0
03/05/2026 WA 2 0 0
03/04/2026 KY 1 0 0
03/01/2026 CA 2 0 0
02/25/2026 SD 3 0 0
02/24/2026 CA 2 0 0
02/22/2026 WA 2 1 0
31-JUL-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-JUL-25 WY 0 0 0
24-SEP-25 TX 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC1460883
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Bricktown Specialty Insurance Company $1,000 05/01/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 132
Drivers 140
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 08/17/2022
MCS-150 Filed 20260303 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 11,800,000
Address 860 Nw Washington Blvd Suite D, Hamilton, OH 45013