What Verdica's 807 score means for FRERES LUMBER CO INC
FRERES LUMBER CO INC has earned a composite score of 807 out of 850, placing it in the "excellent" band (800–850). This score reflects strong overall compliance with federal motor carrier safety standards as measured by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
A score in this range indicates that the carrier has maintained good licensing and insurance standing, passed safety inspections at a rate well above industry minimums, and demonstrated a track record that regulators consider low-risk. For a business owner or shipper evaluating this carrier, a score of 807 suggests the provider has invested in compliance infrastructure and operational discipline. This does not mean the carrier is perfect—no carrier scores 850—but it does indicate that safety and regulatory adherence appear to be managed priorities.
Readers should understand that Verdica's composite score is built from regulatory data, not customer service ratings or speed metrics. A high score here reflects FMCSA oversight, not necessarily on-time delivery or customer support quality. It is one input among several that a shipper or freight buyer should weigh when vetting a carrier.
How the sub-scores break down
Authority & Insurance (850/850):
This perfect sub-score indicates that FRERES LUMBER CO INC holds active operating authority from the FMCSA and maintains the required liability and cargo insurance coverage. In trucking, lapses in authority or insurance are disqualifying red flags; a score of 850 means neither issue exists. The carrier is legally permitted to operate and financially protected.
Safety Record (815/850):
This sub-score reflects the carrier's history on FMCSA roadside inspections and accident data. A score of 815 is notably strong. It suggests that when vehicles are inspected, they tend to pass without major violations, and the carrier's accident history does not show patterns of preventable incidents. This score is not perfect, which is realistic; even well-run fleets accumulate minor infractions. A score at this level typically indicates proactive maintenance and driver training programs.
Inspection History (735/850):
This score is the lowest of the three sub-scores, though still in the acceptable-to-strong range. Inspection history captures the frequency and outcome of FMCSA safety inspections, including the BASIC (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories) scores for metrics such as unsafe driving, crash indicative events, hours-of-service compliance, vehicle maintenance, and hazmat handling. A score of 735 suggests the carrier has passed inspections but may have had some findings—perhaps minor vehicle defects, paperwork gaps, or isolated unsafe driving citations. The gap between the Safety Record (815) and Inspection History (735) sub-scores suggests that while actual road performance is solid, inspection-time compliance has room for tightening.
What regulators in OR track for trucking providers
The FMCSA oversees all interstate and many intrastate motor carriers from a federal baseline, regardless of state registration. In Oregon, carriers must hold FMCSA authority and comply with federal safety regulations, which FMCSA enforces through roadside inspections, accident reporting, and review of maintenance records.
BASIC scores measure five core safety dimensions: unsafe driving, crash history, hours-of-service violations, vehicle maintenance failures, and hazardous materials compliance. Each category generates a percentile ranking; high BASIC scores in any category can trigger warnings or investigations. Inspection outcomes—pass/fail, with citations for specific violations—feed into the Inspection History score. Authority and Insurance status is binary: either current and valid, or not.
A carrier's overall safety profile depends on how these dimensions stack over time. Trends matter as much as snapshots: a carrier with consistently minor violations may score lower than one with a single severe incident.
Bottom line
FRERES LUMBER CO INC scores in the excellent compliance range and presents a low regulatory risk profile. Anyone considering this carrier should verify the composite score directly with Verdica, confirm current insurance and authority status independently, and if possible, cross-check with freight references or past shippers for service and operational feedback—metrics that FMCSA data alone does not capture.