HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/160401-florida-transformer-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:17 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
FLORIDA TRANSFORMER LLC
Doing business as EMERALD TRANSFORMER
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
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, (225) 454-2055, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC65447.
- 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) | MC65447 | Primary | STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 1000198759241 · 91X | $750,000 | Oct 15, 2024 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC65447 | Excess over $1,000,000 | STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 1000095354221 · 91X | $200,000 | Oct 15, 2022 | 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
12 of 50 · Florida avg 25.6%
2 of 72 · Florida avg 10.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 2, 2026 | KS | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | KS | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | KS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | LA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 2, 2026 | GA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Florida average covers 72,706 vehicle and 135,715 driver inspections of all Florida-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
49 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 16 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 78 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 14 | 79.6% | 61.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 2 | 10.2% | 20.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 10.2% | 11.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 7 | 7 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 2 | 0 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3923F | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Florida column is the mix across all Florida-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Riga Twp, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Lake (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Ontario, CA | 3 | 3 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Mckee, KY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 160401 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC65447 |
| Legal name | FLORIDA TRANSFORMER LLC |
| DBA name | EMERALD TRANSFORMER |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 49 |
| Drivers | 30 |
| Annual mileage | 1,364,607 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 17, 1988) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 21, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Machinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesUtilities
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 FLORIDA TRANSFORMER LLC
What does FLORIDA TRANSFORMER LLC's operating authority allow?
MC65447: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about FLORIDA TRANSFORMER 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.
What should I verify before booking FLORIDA TRANSFORMER LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 160401. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (225) 454-2055, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC65447, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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