What Verdica's 819 score means for ROADRUNNER CHARTERS INC
ROADRUNNER CHARTERS INC's composite score of 819 out of 850 places it in the "excellent" band (800–850), indicating above-average compliance performance relative to industry standards tracked by federal regulators. This score reflects a aggregate assessment across three dimensions of trucking operations: regulatory authority and insurance standing, safety record metrics, and inspection history.
A reader should interpret this score as a signal that the provider demonstrates strong adherence to federal motor carrier standards as measured by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The company has not raised significant red flags in the data sets that inform Verdica's analysis. However, the score is composite; it masks variation across sub-categories. Notably, the inspection history sub-score (735) trails the other two dimensions, suggesting room for improvement in that specific area, even though the overall rating remains strong.
No independent customer reviews are currently indexed for this entity, so the score reflects regulatory compliance only—not customer experience, service quality, or cost competitiveness.
How the sub-scores break down
Authority & Insurance: 850 This perfect sub-score indicates that ROADRUNNER CHARTERS INC holds valid operating authority and maintains required insurance coverage as verified by FMCSA records. In the trucking industry, this dimension screens for basic legal eligibility to operate. Providers with gaps in authority or insurance would face suspension or downgrade. A score of 850 means no such gaps are present.
Safety Record: 845 This sub-score reflects the company's performance on BASIC (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories) scores, which measure safety metrics such as crash involvement, moving violations, hazardous materials handling, and vehicle maintenance violations. A score of 845 indicates that ROADRUNNER CHARTERS INC has experienced few or minor safety-related incidents relative to peer averages. This is the strongest signal of day-to-day operational discipline.
Inspection History: 735 This sub-score lags the other two by roughly 100 points. Inspection history captures outcomes from FMCSA roadside safety inspections and compliance reviews. A score of 735 falls into the "acceptable" band (670–739), not "excellent." This suggests that while the company passes inspections and remains compliant, inspectors may have identified deficiencies—such as minor driver hours-of-service violations, equipment maintenance shortfalls, or paperwork discrepancies—at a rate somewhat higher than top performers. This area warrants monitoring.
What regulators in TX track for trucking providers
The FMCSA oversees all interstate and many intrastate motor carriers through standardized inspection protocols and scoring systems. Texas carriers are subject to the same federal standards regardless of state.
BASIC Scores measure five safety categories: unsafe driving, crash involvement, hours-of-service compliance, vehicle maintenance, and hazardous materials handling. Each category is tracked independently; an overall BASIC percentile is calculated against the carrier population. High BASIC scores (poor safety) can trigger audits or out-of-service orders.
Safety Inspection Records document violations found during roadside stops or facility audits. Common findings include driver qualification file deficiencies, log book violations, brake system failures, or cargo securement issues. The frequency and severity of violations directly affect a carrier's inspection score.
Authority & Insurance verification ensures a carrier holds an active MC (Motor Carrier) number, valid liability insurance, and compliance with cargo and passenger liability limits (typically $750,000 to $5 million depending on cargo type).
Scores move up when carriers maintain clean inspection records and low BASIC percentiles; they move down when violations accumulate or crashes occur.
Bottom line
ROADRUNNER CHARTERS INC presents a strong compliance profile with an 819 score and near-perfect authority and safety ratings. The slightly lower inspection history score (735) is not a disqualifier but suggests routine minor violations that bear monitoring. Anyone considering engagement should cross-check current FMCSA safety ratings directly and request recent insurance certificates before contract execution.