HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/709590-zip-transport-services-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:15 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
ZIP TRANSPORT & SERVICES INC
Doing business as FORWARD VAN LINES
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.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
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, (954) 678-4747, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC327506.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC327506 | — | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. Policy TCP0001509 · 34 | — | Nov 1, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC327506 | — | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. Policy TCP0001509 · 91X | $750,000 | Nov 1, 2025 | 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
0 of 2 · Florida avg 26.0%
2 of 5 · Florida avg 10.2%
5 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | FL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 11, 2025 | UT | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| Apr 6, 2025 | FL | 3 | 4 | No |
| Nov 1, 2024 | FL | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 31, 2024 | FL | 2 | 7 | Yes |
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 Florida average covers 69,903 vehicle and 132,326 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
11 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 16 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 | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | 54.5% | 61.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 27.3% | 5.1% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 9.1% | 11.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. Drugs · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3924ADOSP | 1 | 1 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLLMF | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 709590 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC327506 |
| Legal name | ZIP TRANSPORT & SERVICES INC |
| DBA name | FORWARD VAN LINES |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 8 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 49,802 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 15, 1997 · 29 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 12, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
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 ZIP TRANSPORT & SERVICES INC
What does ZIP TRANSPORT & SERVICES INC's operating authority allow?
MC327506: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about ZIP TRANSPORT & SERVICES INC 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. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking ZIP TRANSPORT & SERVICES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 709590. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (954) 678-4747, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC327506, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (954) 678-4747
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORWARD VAN LINES INC Carrier |
West Palm Beach, FL | 3276145 | MC1035065 | 6 | Active Current · Motus |
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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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