HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1458186-francis-transportation-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:27 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
FRANCIS TRANSPORTATION LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average41.2% vs Utah average 23.6%.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (435) 723-1197, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC531527.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC531527 | Primary | CANAL INSURANCE CO. Policy 37684001 · 91X | $750,000 | Feb 1, 2021 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
7 of 17 · Utah avg 23.6%
1 of 35 · Utah avg 4.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | AL | 2 | 2 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | UT | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 24, 2026 | UT | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Aug 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2026 | UT | 3 | 3 | No |
| Jul 13, 2026 | ID | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | UT | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | UT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 11, 2026 | UT | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | CO | 1 | 3 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Utah average covers 22,772 vehicle and 39,441 driver inspections of all Utah-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
43 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 64 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Utah share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 9 | 62.8% | 73.3% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 0 | 18.6% | 12.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 16.3% | 9.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.3% | 3.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Hubs - Leaking hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965HL | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38351ASIN | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Damaged by heat broken or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBHTC | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207FSASMD | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Deflated air suspension Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207FSDAS | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1100 lbs Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B2IC | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Utah column is the mix across all Utah-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2025 | Kemmerer, WY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1458186 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC531527 |
| Legal name | FRANCIS TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 11 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 932,494 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 31, 2006 · 20 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 12, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsMeatRefrigerated FoodConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about FRANCIS TRANSPORTATION LLC
What does FRANCIS TRANSPORTATION LLC's operating authority allow?
MC531527: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about FRANCIS TRANSPORTATION LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe. The MCS-150 was last updated Jun 12, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking FRANCIS TRANSPORTATION LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1458186. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (435) 723-1197, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC531527, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (435) 723-1197
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS TRUCKING INC Review Carrier & broker |
Brigham City, UT | 419678 | MC235357 | 38 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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