RTS Financial
Fast funding for your trucking business.
Get a free quoteFMCSA Carrier Profile
LIFE COULD BE HARTER LLC
Glen St Mary, FL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 15.4% of 13 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 83% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
See details ↓
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4077079 · MC 1550175
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 2023
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1550175 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
25.0% OOS · 20 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 15.4% of 13 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 83% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 3 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on August 8, 2023; first granted June 6, 2023 (3 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 15.4% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1550175
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT6668483082
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4077079
MC Number
MC-1550175
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 15, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 16, 2023
Authority First Granted
June 6, 2023
Authority Reinstated
August 8, 2023
Annual Mileage
40,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Glen St Mary, FL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate15.4% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (9.9pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
25.0% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN4
KY2
LA2
MS2
AZ1
FL1
and 8 more states
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
2
Pickup
2
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4829P6264905 | 14 | 1 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT4HEE12606 | 14 | 1 |
| 2018 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7W2BT5JEB59214 | 3 | 3 |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 4T9T3FM22M1116487 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 Ford F-250 | Not Applicable · Class 2 | 1FT7W2BT4KEF16058 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Ed Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 3LHGD4026T7000210 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (20)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2026 | CV41296440 | SHELBYVILLE KY | III | — | — | MIRACLE SIGNS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD ED TRAILERS |
1FT7W2BT4KEF16058 3LHGD4026T7000210 |
FL SJFY68 AZ 00A1Y6 |
| June 12, 2026 | I033T92324 | JACKSON TN | II | — | — | KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING CO. | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DT4HEE12606 16V3F4829P6264905 |
FL DD20KN FL 95FYNV |
| June 9, 2026 | 0006883587 | SYLVA NC | I | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD OTHR |
1FT7W2BT5JEB59214 4T9T3FM22M1116487 |
AZ 1MA6S4 AZ L6A2M4 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 24, 2026 | 5004950519 | I-57, IL | II | 7 | 1 | NIDEC MOTOR CORPORATION | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TRXX |
1FT7W2BT5JEB59214 4T9T3FM22M1116487 |
AZ 1MA6S4 AZ L6A2M4 |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8F05 | Driver failed to record truck or tractor and trailer unit number for each 24 hour period | |||||||||
| 395.8F12 | Driver failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 395.34A1 | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| January 4, 2026 | 1378001308 | SAVANNAH GA | III | 1 | — | CELO LOG | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DT4HEE12606 16V3F4829P6264905 |
FL DD20KN FL 98EWSP |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| December 22, 2025 | 25FT001523 | MONTICELLO UT | I | 8 | 2 | EZARC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD UNPUBLISHE |
1FT7W2BT5JEB59214 4T9T3FM22M1116487 |
AZ 687239U AZ L6A2M4 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 17, 2025 | LARIS01670 | SLIDELL LA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DT4HEE12606 16V3F4829P6264905 |
FL DD20KN FL 98EWSP |
| December 9, 2025 | 3595006252 | BELLEVIEW FL | III | 1 | — | CLARK DIETRICH | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DT4HEE12606 16V3F4829P6264905 |
FL DD20KN FL 98EWSP |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| December 4, 2025 | 3015099823 | HAZLEHURST, MS., MS | I | 2 | — | HALLS TREE SERVICE | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DT4HEE12606 16V3F4829P6264905 |
FL DD20KN FL 98EWSP |
| 395.8F11-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record total hours each duty status in each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8H-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to have a continuous line between appropriate time marker(s). Date: | |||||||||
| November 12, 2025 | V252113539 | 1604 TX85, TX | II | — | — | DIMMIT COUNTY ARENA | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DT4HEE12606 16V3F4829P6264905 |
FL DD20KN FL 98EWSP |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| MIRACLE SIGNS | 1 | September 17, 2026 |
| KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING CO. | 1 | June 12, 2026 |
| NIDEC MOTOR CORPORATION | 1 | March 24, 2026 |
| CELO LOG | 1 | January 4, 2026 |
| EZARC | 1 | December 22, 2025 |
| CLARK DIETRICH | 1 | December 9, 2025 |
| HALLS TREE SERVICE | 1 | December 4, 2025 |
| DIMMIT COUNTY ARENA | 1 | November 12, 2025 |
| EVANS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | 1 | April 8, 2025 |
| AMI METALS | 1 | February 19, 2025 |
| BRAND | 1 | February 10, 2025 |
| CHRIS SOILEAU | 1 | December 18, 2024 |
4 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 18, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 8, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 1, 2023 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 12, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 6, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 29, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
CarrierChk Partners
View all partners →Your business here
Introduce your business to carriers.
Explore partnership
Sponsored listings — CarrierChk may be compensated for referrals. Partner with CarrierChk →
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: November 1, 2026.
Verify directly on FMCSA SAFER Web.
Verify Any Carrier Free
Search any DOT or MC number for live authority status, insurance on file, and full safety history.
This profile is built from public FMCSA records. If this is your company, you can hide your contact details or request removal of this page.