FRENZEL TRUCKING INC

USDOT 1007252 • 8468 BRIAN CT NE, BEMIDJI, MN, 56601

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,007,252
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2187662218
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,029,632
Physical Address
8468 BRIAN CT NE, BEMIDJI, MN, 56601
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jul 1, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-427280ACTIVEUnknownJun 16, 2025

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary47-569493-01ON FILEJul 1, 2022Jul 1, 2025
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO08569493ON FILEApr 1, 2008Sep 10, 2011

Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA949978082REPLACEDJul 1, 2021Jul 1, 2022
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary897515001REPLACEDApr 1, 2021Jul 1, 2021
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary47-569493-00CANCELLEDJul 9, 2018Apr 1, 2021
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary47-569493-00REPLACEDSep 4, 2011Jul 9, 2018
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary47-569-493-00CANCELLEDApr 1, 2008Sep 4, 2011
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP29295AREPLACEDApr 1, 2005Apr 1, 2008
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOGWP29295AREPLACEDApr 1, 2005Apr 1, 2005
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOGWP29295ACANCELLEDApr 1, 2005Jun 4, 2008
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP29295ACANCELLEDApr 1, 2005Jun 4, 2008
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOGWP29295CREPLACEDApr 1, 2005Apr 1, 2008
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOGWP29295CCANCELLEDApr 1, 2005Jun 6, 2008
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary339011CANCELLEDApr 2, 2004Apr 2, 2005
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.CARGO339011CANCELLEDApr 2, 2004Apr 2, 2005
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOMC3036572REPLACEDApr 1, 2003Apr 2, 2004
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryTP3036572CANCELLEDApr 1, 2003May 10, 2004
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOMC3036572CANCELLEDApr 1, 2003May 10, 2004
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryTP3036572REPLACEDApr 1, 2003Apr 2, 2004
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary253407CANCELLEDApr 1, 2002Apr 1, 2003
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKCARGOIMP 176-72-45REPLACEDApr 1, 2002Apr 1, 2003
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKCARGOIMP 176-72-46REPLACEDApr 1, 2002Apr 1, 2002

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY47-569493-01BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2025Jul 1, 2025
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA949978082BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2022Jul 1, 2022
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.897515001BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2021Jul 1, 2021
CANCELAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY47-569493-00BIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2021
TERM/REPLAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY47-569493-00BIPD/PrimaryJul 9, 2018Jul 9, 2018
CANCELAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY08569493CARGOSep 10, 2011Sep 10, 2011
CANCELAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY47-569-493-00BIPD/PrimarySep 4, 2011Sep 4, 2011
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP29295CCARGOJun 6, 2008Jun 6, 2008
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP29295ACARGOJun 4, 2008Jun 4, 2008
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP29295ABIPD/PrimaryJun 4, 2008Jun 4, 2008
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP29295ABIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2008Apr 1, 2008
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP29295CCARGOApr 1, 2008Apr 1, 2008
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.339011CARGOApr 2, 2005Apr 2, 2005
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.339011BIPD/PrimaryApr 2, 2005Apr 2, 2005
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP29295ACARGOApr 1, 2005Apr 1, 2005
TERM/CANCLHARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.TP3036572BIPD/PrimaryMay 10, 2004May 10, 2004
TERM/CANCLHARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.MC3036572CARGOMay 10, 2004May 10, 2004
TERM/REPLHARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.MC3036572CARGOApr 2, 2004Apr 2, 2004
TERM/REPLHARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.TP3036572BIPD/PrimaryApr 2, 2004Apr 2, 2004
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.253407BIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2003Apr 1, 2003
TERM/REPLGREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKIMP 176-72-45CARGOApr 1, 2003Apr 1, 2003
TERM/REPLGREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKIMP 176-72-46CARGOApr 1, 2002Apr 1, 2002

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-427280INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (7 events)

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Authority Action History (7 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC427280COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 4, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 16, 2025
MC427280COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 5, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 25, 2021
MC427280COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 9, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 28, 2008
MC427280COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 8, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 28, 2008
MC427280MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDMay 31, 2005Unknown
MC427280COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 13, 2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 20, 2004
MC427280MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 9, 2002REVOKEDApr 11, 2005

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
36%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
45
Violations
88
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
15.6%
Driver OOS %
2.2%
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
Crash Records
9

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 45 of 45 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

10 states45 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (88 violations from 45 inspections)

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Violation Summary (88 violations from 45 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps413Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)303Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)Failing to keep RODS207Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13D2Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 199310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.67C7V-FTires - other defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.1(h)(1)Violation of 15 20 70/80 Hours of Service rules for Alaska drivers of Property10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
15.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
-7.8 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.5 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.96vs nat'l 1.80
+0.16 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (45 inspections)

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Inspection History (45 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 31, 202687472529BELLEVILLE KSKSLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 27, 202687172387RoadsideNDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 9, 202686991860NEW EFFINGTON SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 4, 202586534723GLASGOW MTMTLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 19, 20258638551344 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLYIALevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER6393.45B2, 393.9T, 393.9TSNo
Oct 22, 202586128340JAMESTOWN NDNDLevel 1STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER10393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.48A-BLMACBD, 393.47EYes
Sep 29, 202585961979MENTOR MNMNLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Aug 26, 202585633837RoadsideIALevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER5393.9, 393.13D2, 392.2RGNo
Aug 11, 202585455756BROWNING MTMTLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 30, 202585387594JANESVILLE WIWILevel 1WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Jul 16, 202585290590ERSKINE MNMNLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9A-HLLH, 395.24, 393.78A-WSNo
Jun 13, 202584996656ERSKINE MNMNLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45D-BNo
May 20, 202584781314ERSKINE MNMNLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Apr 28, 202584578029STAPLES MNMNLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Apr 22, 202584478624NEMAHA COUNTYKSLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 10, 202584142037ERSKINE MNMNLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 4, 202584051691I-294ILLevel 3WAB SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 11, 202583889671ERSKINE MNMNLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.67C7V-F, 395.8E-HOSPDNo
Jan 2, 202583520792PEEVER SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 26, 202483511795LAPORTE MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 10, 202483411109ERSKINE MNMNLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45D-B, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Oct 14, 202482906499SISSETON SDSDLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 3, 202482833356HUDSON WIWILevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3395.8(a), 393.9(a)No
Sep 25, 202482811190NEWFOLDEN MNMNLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2No
Sep 24, 202482800387WINGER MNMNLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2392.16(a), 392.2No
Aug 14, 20248240552739 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2392.2, 393.75(c)No
Jul 31, 202482266898FREMONT SCALENELevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 19, 202482443850ERSKINE MNMNLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jul 17, 202482184787SOUTH RANGE WIWILevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER5393.47(e), 393.53(b), 396.5(b)No
May 14, 202481649666HUDSON SWEFWILevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR9396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a), 393.78(a)Yes
Mar 23, 202481186830ERSKINE WEIGH SCALEMNLevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 29, 202481009283WATERTOWN SDSDLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 13, 202480844677YANKTON SDSDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 13, 202480839005STAPLESMNLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jan 18, 202480638847MCINTOSHMNLevel 3GUER SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Dec 1, 202380289143ERSKINE WEIGH SCALEMNLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER2393.9(a), 393.55(e)Yes
Nov 21, 202380281729SISSETON SDSDLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Nov 3, 202380095814SISSETON PORT OF ENTRYSDLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 24, 202380013787RAPID CITY SDSDLevel 3WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER5392.2No
Sep 13, 202379654373BAGLEYMNLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16(a)No
Sep 6, 202379611138DICKINSONNDLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 9, 202378904827SUPERIOR SWEFWILevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 1, 202378609407ERSKINE WEIGH SCALEMNLevel 2FRUE SEMI-TRAILER2393.9(a), 393.55(e)No
Apr 12, 202378366080TOK WEIGH STATIONAKLevel 31395.1(h)(1)No
Jan 1, 2020sms-78263997ERSKINE WEIGH SCALEMNLevel 113Details unavailableYes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

30 total · 13.3% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
0
Injuries
9
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
9

Crash History (9 records)

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Crash History (9 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 27, 2026NDTOW000002...GY5718FRENZEL TRUCKING INC
Nov 20, 2024MNTOW00SAINT MICHAELEB ISTH 94 MP 205...292347FRENZEL TRUCKING INC
Nov 12, 2020MNINJURY05
May 20, 2020IAINJURY02
Jan 20, 2020NDTOW00
Apr 5, 2019IATOW00
May 4, 2016MNTOW00
Jan 19, 2015SDTOW00
Aug 14, 2014MNINJURY02

Compliance Timeline

32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 27, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in ND
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 16, 2025
Authority
Nov 20, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 12, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 5 injuries
May 20, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jan 20, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 5, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 9, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 4, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 19, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 14, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Sep 10, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Sep 4, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 6, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Jun 4, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Jun 4, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 1, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 1, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Apr 2, 2005
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Apr 2, 2005
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 1, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO

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