HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/728630-faf-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:19 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
FAF LLC
Doing business as FAF
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC333604
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.
- Phone number shared with 3 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (614) 497-5000, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC333604.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC333604 | Primary | Ace American Insurance Company Policy MMTH11427467 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Oct 1, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC333604 | — | Federal Insurance Company Policy MMTH26038893 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Oct 1, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC333604 | — | American Alternative Insurance Corporation Policy 2026100106 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Jun 5, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
220 of 1,077 · Ohio avg 21.7%
19 of 1,902 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | NV | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | CO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | TN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 10, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 10, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | NM | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2026 | WA | 2 | 0 | No |
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 Ohio average covers 110,435 vehicle and 182,117 driver inspections of all Ohio-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
1,191 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 280 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 1,612 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 | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 822 | 257 | 69.0% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 264 | 0 | 22.2% | 18.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 79 | 7 | 6.6% | 13.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 20 | 14 | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 6 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 75 | 0 |
| 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 | 62 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 58 | 0 |
| 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 | 50 | 49 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 44 | 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 | 33 | 33 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 30 | 3 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 29 | 29 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 24 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 22 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | Stonycreek Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Lebanon, TN | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Fife, WA | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Grove City, OH | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Plainfield (Hendricks), IN | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Omaha, NE | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Geneseo Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Mount Pleasant, WI | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Portland, OR | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 728630 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC333604 |
| Legal name | FAF LLC |
| DBA name | FAF |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 1,729 |
| Drivers | 1,917 |
| Annual mileage | 168,189,126 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 29, 2013) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 6, 1998 · 28 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 29, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentMeatGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Questions about FAF LLC
Is FAF LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. FAF LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does FAF LLC's operating authority allow?
MC333604: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about FAF LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking FAF LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 728630. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (614) 497-5000, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC333604, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (614) 497-5000
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.
3 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC Carrier · DBA FORWARD INTERMODAL |
Oak Brook, IL | 185732 | MC152337 | 900 | Active Current · Motus |
| TQI LLC Carrier · DBA FORWARD COMPLETE |
Groveport, OH | 589251 | MC369050 | 132 | Active Current · Motus |
| OMNI LOGISTICS LLC Carrier & broker · DBA JSI LOGISTICS TEI LOGISTICS TRANS-EXPEDITE |
Coppell, TX | 2228420 | MC417822 | 3 | Active Current · Motus |
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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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