What Verdica's 812 score means for AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE
AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE's composite score of 812 out of 850 places it in the "excellent" band (800–850), meaning this provider demonstrates strong compliance across the regulatory dimensions that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) monitors. A score at this level reflects a company that has maintained current licensing and insurance, passed safety inspections, and kept its violation record within acceptable thresholds. For a business owner or shipper evaluating this provider, an 812 score signals lower regulatory risk compared to the broader carrier population. That said, it is not a perfect score—there are modest areas where inspection or safety findings have created some friction—so it merits the description "excellent" rather than "flawless." No independent customer reviews have been indexed yet, so this score reflects only regulatory compliance data, not end-user experience.
How the sub-scores break down
Authority & Insurance (850/850): This perfect sub-score means AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE holds current operating authority from regulators and maintains the legally required insurance coverage. In the trucking industry, this dimension is binary: either a carrier is licensed and insured or it is not. A score of 850 confirms the company meets this non-negotiable baseline.
Safety Record (835/850): This sub-score aggregates the carrier's history of safety violations, accidents, and other incidents that appear in FMCSA records. A score of 835 is very strong but not perfect, indicating the company has a good safety track record with only minor or infrequent violations documented. In practical terms, this means the carrier operates vehicles and employs drivers that have not generated excessive safety concerns during roadside inspections or accident investigations.
Inspection History (720/850): This is the lowest of the three sub-scores, though still comfortably in the "acceptable" to "strong" range. The inspection history score reflects the outcomes of roadside compliance checks and audits conducted by FMCSA inspectors or state partners. A score of 720 suggests AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE has passed inspections but may have received some critical or out-of-service violations, maintenance deficiencies, or driver qualification findings. This is not unusual for active carriers; it indicates room for operational tightening but does not signal systemic problems.
What regulators in QC track for trucking providers
The FMCSA's BASIC (Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories) scoring system tracks five core compliance areas: unsafe driving, fatigued driving, driver fitness, controlled substances/alcohol, and vehicle maintenance. Inspectors assign violations based on federal and provincial standards during roadside stops and facility audits. A carrier's BASIC score improves when violations are addressed and time passes without new infractions, and it declines when violations recur or when serious incidents (such as crashes or hazmat spills) occur.
In Quebec, provincial regulations align with federal FMCSA standards for interprovincial carriers. Inspectors assess driver hours-of-service logs, vehicle brake and lighting systems, tire conditions, load securement, and driver documentation. Operating authority requires proof of liability insurance, cargo insurance (where applicable), and compliance with vehicle registration and safety equipment mandates. These regulatory checkpoints exist to ensure that carriers operating on public roads do not pose undue risk to other motorists or cargo.
Bottom line
AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE is a strong-performing provider by regulatory measure, with an excellent composite score driven by perfect licensing and insurance compliance and very good safety and inspection results. Anyone considering this carrier should verify the score aligns with their own risk tolerance, confirm current insurance certificates independently, and—if available later—cross-check any independent customer feedback once reviews are indexed.