BOYD OPERATING INC
114-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Washington, IN. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1392785
- MC
- MC529696
- Based
- Washington, IN
- Contact
- 8122545599 · tracy@boydgrain.com
What this carrier is
BOYD OPERATING INC is a large-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Washington, IN. Operating footprint: 114 power units, 109 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC529696 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, liquids and gases, grain, feed, hay, coal and coke, meat, chemicals, dry bulk commodities, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products, farm supplies, and construction materials.
Fleet composition on file: 3 owned trucks, 104 owned tractors, 234 owned trailers, 7 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 98 motor carriers operating 114 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 90 | 52.35 | 171.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 11 | 15.65 | 70.3% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.63 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 113.26 | 43.3% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 2.47 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 114-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1392785: 171 inspections across 16 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 23, 2026 in IL.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 76 |
| Hours-of-Service | 7 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 39 |
| Total violations | 124 (15 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 6 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Apr 6, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (234 trailers against 111 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 98 peer carriers operating 114 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 113 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (9 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 124 violations, 6 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 114 power units on file.
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