FOWLER'S EXPRESS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 14 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FOWLER'S EXPRESS INC (USDOT 101897) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): DAVID FOWLER (Company officer); DAVID FOWLER (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 14 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/101897/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197557 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 16, 2017
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC151020ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 15 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 11.11% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
FOWLER'S EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in LAKEVILLE, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 101897. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
FOWLER'S EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 8 years on FMCSA's records, based in Lakeville, MA. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 125% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CT (4) and NY (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 3 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Mack, and Stoughton are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,557 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Connecticut (CT) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 23, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 12 | |
| International | 1 | |
| Mack | 1 | |
| Stoughton | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 3.20 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 2.71 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88158576 | Jun 16, 2026 | MA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88109864 | Jun 11, 2026 | CT | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Yes |
| 87400376 | Mar 26, 2026 | CT | 2 | UNION SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86504887 | Dec 4, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-RAYNHAM |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86228453 | Nov 4, 2025 | CT | 1 | ct-i-84-e/b-x15-s&s-lot |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84530773 | Apr 23, 2025 | NY | 2 | SLOATSBURG NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 395.8A, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 83887822 | Feb 18, 2025 | CT | 3 | UNION SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83880362 | Feb 10, 2025 | NY | 3 | NEWBURGH NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 83493957 | Dec 30, 2024 | CT | 1 | UNION |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.78A-WS | No |
| 82264325 | Jul 9, 2024 | NY | 2 | ny-wallkill-(wb) |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81505789 | May 2, 2024 | MA | 2 | H-RAYNHAM |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.9(a), 393.11, 393.78 | Yes |
| 81152540 | Mar 18, 2024 | RI | 3 | ri-rt-95s-@-exit-28a-(rt-113) |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 395.8, 395.8(f)(1), 392.2 | No |
| 80588527 | Jan 10, 2024 | NY | 3 | SUFFERN TANDEM INSPECTION SITE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.41(a)(1), 396.17(c), 392.16(a) | Yes |
| 79276478 | Jul 28, 2023 | CT | 3 | UNION |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 376.11(d)(1) | No |
| 78536270 | May 5, 2023 | CT | 3 | WATERBURY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.8(f)(1) | No |
Recent Crashes (14 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI0000328177 | Nov 6, 2014 | RI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1002782901 | Jun 16, 2014 | MA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| CT1400089501 | Feb 13, 2014 | CT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CT1400003230 | Jan 2, 2014 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1002478172 | Aug 26, 2013 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1002448694 | Jun 17, 2013 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1002279015 | Mar 19, 2013 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ME500-001519 | Jun 25, 2012 | ME | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MEA00-030195 | May 8, 2009 | ME | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1001213437 | Aug 15, 2008 | MA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MA1001173637 | Jul 5, 2007 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1000751124 | Jan 24, 2005 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CTE03-027609 | Jun 3, 2003 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA0000004365 | Jan 2, 2001 | MA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Nov 21, 2017 | MC151020-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020067920 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 16, 2017 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020067920 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020023008 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 23, 2013 | Sep 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CIM 0354775 | CARGO | — | Sep 1, 2010 | Nov 11, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 73249400003 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2008 | Oct 23, 2013 | REPLACED |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 73249400003 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2008 | Nov 22, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHN8413806 | CARGO | — | Sep 1, 2006 | Sep 1, 2010 | REPLACED |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | MAA 0190074 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2006 | Sep 1, 2008 | REPLACED |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 669-80-12 | CARGO | — | Dec 8, 2004 | Sep 1, 2006 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR3737946-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2003 | Aug 21, 2006 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR3737946-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2003 | Sep 1, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CM 0058231 | CARGO | — | Dec 31, 1999 | Dec 8, 2004 | REPLACED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 321502961 | CARGO | — | Dec 1, 1994 | Dec 31, 1999 | REPLACED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 125700003 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 30, 1990 | Sep 1, 2003 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 21, 2017
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Nov 11, 2017insuranceCANCEL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 7, 2017
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Nov 7, 2017
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Nov 7, 2017
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Nov 7, 2017authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 7, 2017authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 1, 2017insuranceCANCEL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 22, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 23, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 1, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
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Sep 1, 2006insuranceTERM/CANCL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
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Aug 30, 2006
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Aug 21, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 8, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 31, 1999insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 26, 1994
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNION | CT | 2 | 0 |
| UNION SCALE | CT | 2 | 0 |
| H-RAYNHAM | MA | 2 | 1 |
| WATERBURY | CT | 1 | 0 |
| NEWBURGH NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| SLOATSBURG NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| SUFFERN TANDEM INSPECTION SITE | NY | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC151020
common · ACTIVE · MC
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ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
CARGO policy on file
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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15 inspections
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14 reportable crashes
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How to verify FOWLER'S EXPRESS INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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