FFE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
DBA: FFE OR KOOL SHOT EXPEDITED
FMCSA Live Status
Fleet & equipment
- Power units
- 829
- Drivers · CDL
- 708 · 708
- Annual miles
- 62.8M
| Type | Own | Term | Trip | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 809 | 20 | 0 | 829 |
| Trailers | 1748 | 0 | 0 | 1748 |
Registration
- Organization
- CORPORATION
- FMCSA Rating
- Satisfactory (10-04-2010) · 16 yr old
- Registered
- 06-01-1974 (52 yrs)
- MCS-150 Update
- 01-23-2026 (Address Change)
- FRED Score Date
- Nov 07, 2026
- Officer
- JIM RICHARDS
- Officer
- DAN HAGGERTY
Cargo
- High-Risk Cargo
- General Freight, Refrigerated Food, Meat
Note: "General Freight" is a catch-all; the actual cargo mix and its risk may differ.
Estimated from the commodity types reported to FMCSA, not from loss history or the true cargo mix.
Expected crash rate is about 22% lower than similar fleets.
Similar fleets: interstate fleets of 500+ trucks with the same kind of operation, years in business and amount of road activity. Compared using its own crash record and roadside inspections.
Worth a closer look
From the FMCSA record. The grade already counts the safety items; insurance filings and links to other motor carriers are not in it.
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New since the grade was set1 crash after Aug 31, 2026. Not in the grade yet.
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Injury crashes17 crashes with 32 people hurt in 24 months.Ask: claim status and driver history for these crashes.
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Driver qualification4 out-of-service violations against drivers: 3 no valid CDL, 1 medical certificate (Dec 2024 – Sep 2025).Ask: driver qualification files and hiring standards.
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Brakes and lightsBrakes are 58 of 342 violations (17%). Brake or light defects led to 19 out-of-service orders.Ask: the preventive-maintenance schedule and shop records.
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Unsafe drivingCited 4 for speeding 15+ mph over or in a work zone and 11 for phone use.Ask: telematics, speed governance and phone policy.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 15.8% vs 22.3% national; driver 0.5% vs 6.7%.
- No FMCSA BASIC alerts.
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Dangerous driving: 28
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Excessive speeding: 26
Track record
Inspected more often than interstate fleets of 500+ trucks in Texas (about 482 in 24 months would be typical).
| This motor carrier | Peers | |
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| Crashes | 0.026 | 0.022 |
| Inspections | 0.72 | 0.64 |
| Violations | 0.21 | 0.22 |
| Critical violations | 0.05 | 0.05 |
Yearly rates from the last 24 months. Peers: interstate fleets, 500+ power units, medium-risk cargo.
What they get cited for
342 violations · 24 months-
Vehicle maintenance No alert198 · 59 OOSBrakes 58 · Lights 44 · Tires 34 · Wheels & hubs 15 · Cargo securement 12 · 35 more
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Unsafe driving No alert109 · 0 OOSReckless / lane 50 · Speeding 28 · Seat belt 13 · Phone use 11 · Other 7
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Hours of service No alert31 · 0 OOSLogbook / ELD paperwork 20 · No log 6 · False log 4 · Over hours limit 1
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Driver fitness No alert4 · 4 OOSNo valid CDL 3 · Medical certificate 1
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Drugs & alcohol No alert0
Violations by quarter
Tap a category to show or hide itCrashes
24 months-
Sep102026MinnesotaProperty damage onlyDark - lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Jul72026North CarolinaInjury · 3 people hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Jun222026IndianaInjury · 1 person hurtWet road, daylight, rain.
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Apr302026North CarolinaProperty damage onlyDaylight.
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Apr242026KentuckyProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Apr32026PennsylvaniaProperty damage onlyDaylight.
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Mar172026MaineInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Mar152026OklahomaProperty damage onlyDark - lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Mar142026TexasInjury · 1 person hurtDark - lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Dec292025OhioInjury · 1 person hurtDark - lighted, one-way trafficway not divided.
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Sep152025ConnecticutInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Apr42025North CarolinaInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Mar152025FloridaInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided positive barrier.
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Feb262025CaliforniaInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided positive barrier. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Jan142025IndianaInjury · 1 person hurtIce road, daylight, snow.
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Dec262024IllinoisInjury · 1 person hurtWet road, daylight, rain, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Dec172024IndianaInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Dec162024MississippiInjury · 1 person hurtDark - not lighted, two-way trafficway divided positive barrier. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Dec22024New JerseyInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided positive barrier. Citation issued.
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Nov152024CaliforniaInjury · 1 person hurtDark - not lighted, two-way trafficway divided positive barrier. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Oct152024New JerseyInjury · 10 people hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided positive barrier.
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Oct102024TexasInjury · 5 people hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided positive barrier. FMCSA: not preventable.
33 more in the FMCSA records below.
17 of the 41 crashes hurt someone but killed no one.
Insurance filed with FMCSA
FMCSA record through Nov 2, 2026- Liability (BIPD)
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$1,000,000 · TRANSPORT RISK SOLUTIONS RISK RETENTION GROUP (risk retention group)on record since Apr 20, 2020 · FMCSA minimum $750,000 · no gap on FMCSA's record since Aug 1993
- Cargo filing
- not required by FMCSA (household-goods motor carriers only); the cargo policy is not on FMCSA's record
- One liability insurer throughout
- No gap in filed liability coverage while liability was required
Operating authority active (FMCSA's new registration system, status since Feb 27, 2007)
FMCSA filings only, not a policy audit. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Every insurance filing on the FMCSA record
10 filings and 6 authority events since 1976 · FMCSA record through Nov 2, 2026
Newest first. Insurer names as filed. FMCSA does not publish why a filing was cancelled.
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Apr 20, 2020TRANSPORT RISK SOLUTIONS RISK RETENTION GROUP (risk retention group)Liability · $1,000,000 · on fileFMCSA's new system
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Mar 16, 2020FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Mar 19, 2020cause not stated in FMCSA's older recordsL&I to May 14, 2026
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Oct 1, 2016TRANSPORT RISK SOLUTIONS RISK RETENTION GROUP (risk retention group)Liability · $750,000 · ended Apr 20, 2020 · insurer name change43 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 6, 2016FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Sep 29, 2016opened after GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective Oct 1, 2016)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 1, 2014GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Liability · $5,000,000 · ended Oct 1, 2016 · cancellation notice took effect26 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jun 10, 2013FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Jun 26, 2013cause not stated in FMCSA's older recordsL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jun 1, 2013THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIALiability (excess) · $2,000,000 over $2,000,000 · ended Jul 7, 2013 · cancellation notice took effecta cancellation notice effective Jul 25, 2013 came after the replacement; 1 month in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jul 12, 2012FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Jul 13, 2012cause not stated in FMCSA's older recordsL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jun 1, 2012THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIALiability (excess) · $1,000,000 over $1,000,000 · ended Jun 1, 2013 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 24, 2007FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Apr 26, 2007cause not stated in FMCSA's older recordsL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 1, 2000THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIALiability (excess) · $5,000,000 over $1,000,000 · ended Feb 26, 2007 · insurer name change75 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 1, 1996CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.Liability · $3,000,000 · ended Jan 28, 1998 · cancellation notice took effect14 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 1, 1995SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORDLiability · $3,000,000 · ended Dec 1, 1996 · replaced by another insurera cancellation notice effective Jan 12, 1997 came after the replacement; 12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 30, 1993SELF-INSUREDCargo · ended Apr 20, 2020 · insurer name change320 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 30, 1993SELF-INSUREDLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Aug 1, 2014 · replaced by another insurer251 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Oct 13, 1976Operating authority grantedL&I to May 14, 2026
What the terms mean
- Liability filing (BIPD):
- The insurer's certificate (form BMC-91 or 91X) that the motor carrier carries bodily-injury and property-damage liability at or above FMCSA's minimum. A BMC-82 is the same promise made by a surety bond.
- FMCSA minimum:
- $750,000 for general freight in vehicles of 10,001 lb or more; $300,000 under 10,001 lb; $1,000,000 for oil and some hazardous materials; $5,000,000 for bulk hazardous materials (49 CFR 387.9).
- Primary / excess:
- An excess filing sits on top of a primary one; together they make the total filed limit.
- Replaced:
- A new filing took over from this one. Replaced the same day is an ordinary change of insurer or renewal.
- Cancellation notice:
- Form BMC-35 (insurance) or BMC-36 (bond): the insurer tells FMCSA the filing ends in 30 days. The insurer files it whether the insurer or the motor carrier ended the policy; FMCSA does not publish the reason.
- Cancellation processed by FMCSA:
- FMCSA itself ended the filing, for example when the authority was revoked.
- Lapse:
- Time with no liability filing on FMCSA's record while the authority required one. A filing received later can be back-dated, which closes a lapse after the fact.
- Suspended for insurance:
- FMCSA suspended the operating authority because no filing meeting the minimum was on file. FMCSA's records state this reason only since May 14, 2026; before then they show a revocation notice without a cause.
- FMCSA notice resolved in time:
- Before May 14, 2026, FMCSA served a revocation notice when a required filing lapsed and dropped it when the filing was restored. The notice does not say which filing lapsed.
- Suspension notice:
- Since May 14, 2026, FMCSA serves a notice that the authority will be suspended on a date unless the missing filing is restored. The notice does not say which filing.
- Cargo filing:
- Form BMC-34. FMCSA has required it only of household-goods motor carriers and forwarders since 2011, so most motor carriers' cargo policies are not on FMCSA's record.
- Broker bond / trust fund:
- Form BMC-84 (surety bond) or BMC-85 (trust fund): the $75,000 security a broker or freight forwarder must keep on file.
- Self-insurance authority:
- FMCSA lets a few large motor carriers carry their own liability; it appears as a filing by "Self-Insured".
- Risk retention group:
- An insurer owned by its policyholders (often trucking groups). It is not covered by state insurance guaranty funds.
- FMCSA record through:
- The date of the FMCSA file this section was built from. Dockets FMCSA's new system has not yet published are shown from the legacy record, frozen on May 14, 2026.
FMCSA's record of the insurance filed for this motor carrier's operating authority (forms BMC-91/91X liability, BMC-34 cargo, BMC-84/85 broker bond or trust), not the motor carrier's full insurance program. Only for-hire motor carriers with operating authority file with FMCSA; private and intrastate-only motor carriers keep proof of insurance at their place of business, so no filing does not mean no insurance. A filed limit is the amount the insurer certified to FMCSA, which can be below the policy's full limits; cargo and bond filings are shown as on file or not because FMCSA records the federal minimum rather than the policy amount. FMCSA's new registration system (May 14, 2026) publishes a partial set of dockets; a docket not yet in it is shown from the legacy record, frozen on that date, and the live check above is today's reading. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Where it happens
- California 126
- North Carolina 64
- Pennsylvania 48
- Tennessee 48
- Texas (HQ) 37
- Georgia 30
- Illinois 30
- Missouri 29
Runs well beyond its home state: 37 of 758 inspections were in Texas.
How this grade is calculated
The model, its inputs, the window it scored and its confidence. For actuaries and anyone checking the work.
Forward 12-Month Risk Outlook
The FRED Score predicts this motor carrier's crash risk over the next 12 months — how often they're likely to crash and how severe those crashes tend to be — versus a typical fleet of its size (829 power units: 829 filed, 477 seen roadside in 24 months).
We'd expect a typical fleet of 829 power units this active to have about 26.7 crashes a year. This motor carrier recorded 69 in its scoring window (Sep 1, 2023 → Aug 31, 2026, about 23.0 a year). Factoring in its inspection and violation record inside that window and the credibility of its own experience, the model projects about 20.9 over the next 12 — below a typical fleet. When this motor carrier does crash, those crashes tend to be substantially more severe than average — roughly 3.2× the injury/fatal weight of a typical crash.
- Out-of-service inspection Sep 30, 2024 · OR · level 2 · 2 vehicle OOS · 2 violations
- 8 further inspections with no out-of-service result
Inspections count through the end of the latest full month of FMCSA data. Crash reports reach FMCSA weeks late, so crashes wait 1 month more. Both enter the grade as the window moves forward each month.
- Crash Sep 10, 2026 · MN · 0 injuries, 0 fatalities · engine severity weight 1
FRED multiplies three factors: the class rate a fleet of this size, class and activity is expected to run, a violation relativity from its roadside record, and its own crash experience over 36 months weighted by how much exposure stands behind it. The grade is the band of the resulting relativity to class, then the screens.
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
FMCSA BASIC Scores
AB Property| BASIC | Insp w/ Viol | Measure | Alert |
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| Unsafe Driving | 100 | 1.02 | |
| HOS Compliance | 26 | 0.07 | |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 0.02 | |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 133 | 2.41 |
SMS record data is sourced from FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (01-APR-25 – 31-OCT-25) and may cover a different time window than the scoring window used for the FRED grade (Sep 1, 2023 → Sep 30, 2026). Counts here may differ from the grade's in-window counts.