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ASSOCIATED COURIERS LLC
DBA: Life Couriers
Fenton, MO
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 149002 · MC 143387
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 38 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-143387 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$2,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 30 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 38 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 30 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC143387
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy MWTB 307749
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
149002
MC Number
MC-143387
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
March 18, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
August 8, 1988
Annual Mileage
2,550,974 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1859 Bowles Ave Ste 200, Fenton, MO 63026
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Matthew Scott
Officer 2
Tyler Lawson
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
19 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
30
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
18
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (30)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWFCXRHUV1973 | 0 | Clean |
| March 23, 2026 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWFC2LHLN5598 | 2 | Passed |
| February 24, 2026 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWFCXRHUV1973 | 0 | Clean |
| February 19, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FVACWFCXRHUV1973 | 0 | Clean |
| February 5, 2026 | NJ | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWFCXRHUV1973 | 0 | Clean |
| December 15, 2025 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWFC8RHUV1972 | 0 | Clean |
| October 27, 2025 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWFCXRHUV1973 | 0 | Clean |
| October 27, 2025 | NY | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWFC8RHUV1972 | 0 | Clean |
| July 8, 2025 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | DODGE · ZFBHRFABXN6W66852 | 0 | Clean |
| June 17, 2025 | NY | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWFC9NHMV4356 | 0 | Clean |
| May 30, 2025 | VA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWFCXRHUV1973 | 0 | Clean |
| April 8, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC5NDMV4490 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 30 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 22 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 22 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 22 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 22 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Phone Call | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 10 | Cited |
| August 28, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 7 | Cited |
| August 28, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | False report of drivers record of duty status | 7 | Cited |
| March 23, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| November 11, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| March 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| March 23, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| August 28, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · EOBR Related | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY12
CT4
VT3
MO2
FL1
IL1
and 7 more states
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 80 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
9
Minivan
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFCXRHUV1973 | 11 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALACYFEXRDUR0839 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC8RHUV1972 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT1HDJB8676 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC5NDMV4490 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Ram Promaster City | Minivan · Class 1 | ZFBHRFABXN6W66852 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT8CDBH7673 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC2LHLN5598 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC9NHMV4356 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC3NDNH7989 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 6, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 29, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 3, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 11, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 8, 1988 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| January 19, 1981 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 25, 1980 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| May 28, 1980 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| February 26, 1980 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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