Disclaimer

General Disclaimer

The information provided on Trucking Record (truckingrecord.com) is for general informational and educational purposes only. While we strive to present accurate and up-to-date motor carrier safety data, we make no guarantees about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the information on this website.

Any action you take based on the information found on this website is strictly at your own risk. Trucking Record will not be liable for any losses or damages connected with the use of our website or reliance on the data presented.

Data Source & Accuracy

All motor carrier safety data displayed on this website is sourced from publicly available records maintained by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Specifically, our data comes from the FMCSA SAFER System and related federal databases.

We encourage all users to verify critical information directly with the FMCSA SAFER System before making any business, legal, or safety decisions.

Trucking Record Safety Score

The "Trucking Record Safety Score" is a proprietary metric developed by our editorial team to help users interpret complex federal safety data. This score is not an official government rating and should not be confused with FMCSA Safety Ratings (Satisfactory, Conditional, Unsatisfactory) or CSA BASIC scores.

Our Safety Score is calculated using publicly available crash data, fleet size, and inspection records. The methodology is documented on our Methodology page. While we believe our scoring system provides useful context for evaluating carrier safety, it has inherent limitations:

• It relies solely on data available in federal databases and does not account for factors outside those records
• A high score does not guarantee a carrier is safe, and a low score does not necessarily mean a carrier is dangerous
• The score does not replace professional safety audits, compliance reviews, or due diligence processes
• Score calculations may change over time as we refine our methodology

Not Legal Advice

Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice. The information provided about FMCSA regulations, safety ratings, compliance requirements, and enforcement actions is for educational purposes only. If you need legal guidance regarding transportation law, carrier compliance, or liability issues, consult a qualified attorney who specializes in transportation law.

Our blog articles, guides, and educational content are written to help the public understand trucking safety topics. They should not be treated as a substitute for professional legal, regulatory, or safety consulting services.

Not a Consumer Reporting Agency

Trucking Record is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. The information on this website may not be used for any purpose covered by the FCRA, including but not limited to:

• Making employment or hiring decisions
• Evaluating consumer credit eligibility
• Underwriting insurance policies
• Tenant screening or housing decisions

The data presented on this website is aggregated from public government records and is provided for general informational purposes. It should not be used as a substitute for official FMCSA reports or professional due diligence.

No Affiliation with Government Agencies

Trucking Record is an independent, privately operated website. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), or any other federal, state, or local government agency. Government agency names and acronyms are used solely for identification and descriptive purposes.

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Our editorial content is produced independently and is not influenced by advertisers. For more details, please review our Advertising Disclosure and Editorial Guidelines.

Data Correction Requests

If you believe that information displayed on Trucking Record contains an error, please contact us with the USDOT number and a description of the discrepancy. Because our data is sourced from federal databases, most corrections must be initiated at the source through the FMCSA DataQs system.

Changes made at the federal level will be reflected on our website during our next scheduled data update cycle.

Changes to This Disclaimer

We reserve the right to update or modify this disclaimer at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. We encourage users to review this disclaimer periodically for any updates.

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