HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/876428-sentry-motor-freight-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:56 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SENTRY MOTOR FREIGHT INC
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 average40.0% vs Missouri average 20.2%.
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, (479) 420-1039, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC383887.
- 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 | MC383887 | — | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 790026642 · 34 | — | Nov 9, 2018 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC383887 | Primary | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY Policy 6518441 · 91X | $750,000 | Nov 9, 2023 | 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
8 of 20 · Missouri avg 20.2%
6 of 33 · Missouri avg 3.6%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2026 | OK | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Sep 15, 2026 | MO | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 9, 2026 | IN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 2, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 14, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 3, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 13, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 21, 2026 | OK | 3 | 0 | 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 Missouri average covers 51,989 vehicle and 91,637 driver inspections of all Missouri-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), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 69 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 | Missouri share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 19 | 4 | 44.2% | 13.5% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 6 | 41.9% | 66.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 11.6% | 15.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39532BELDDFR | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 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 |
| 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 |
| ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958AELD | 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 Missouri column is the mix across all Missouri-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | E St Louis Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | NM | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 876428 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC383887 |
| Legal name | SENTRY MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 18 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 21,401,590 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 9, 2020) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 28, 2000 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 13, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated 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 SENTRY MOTOR FREIGHT INC
What does SENTRY MOTOR FREIGHT INC's operating authority allow?
MC383887: 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 SENTRY MOTOR FREIGHT 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.
What should I verify before booking SENTRY MOTOR FREIGHT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 876428. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (479) 420-1039, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC383887, 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 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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