Truck Graph Risk Watchlist

Truck Graph tracks 63,000 out-of-service orders and 634,633 authority revocations across the US motor carrier population as of May 2026. This watchlist provides real-time visibility into carriers that have been ordered to cease operations by the FMCSA.

What is an out-of-service order?

An out-of-service (OOS) order is an FMCSA enforcement action that prohibits a carrier from operating commercial motor vehicles. OOS orders are issued for safety violations, insurance failures, or failure to comply with new entrant requirements. Truck Graph tracks 63,000 OOS orders on record.

How are carriers flagged for elevated risk?

Truck Graph's risk screening cross-references authority history, insurance filing patterns, known chameleon carrier behaviors, and velocity of authority applications. Carriers exhibiting patterns consistent with FMCSA's chameleon carrier definition are flagged for additional verification.

What is a chameleon carrier?

The FMCSA defines a chameleon carrier as an entity that 'successively obtains and relinquishes operating authority to evade enforcement actions.' These carriers typically change legal names while retaining the same principals, addresses, or equipment — a practice that puts shippers at significant risk.

How often is the watchlist updated?

The Truck Graph watchlist updates continuously from FMCSA compliance records. OOS orders and revocation data are synced every 4 hours. Risk screening algorithms run in real-time against all carrier authority changes.

Should I avoid carriers on the watchlist?

An OOS order means the carrier is legally prohibited from operating. Always verify current authority status before tendering freight. Use Truck Graph's carrier profiles to check real-time compliance status for any carrier.

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