CRYSTAL MOTOR EXPRESS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Contract (Property) gap · 766 days Inactive Sep 25, 2006 → reinstated Oct 30, 2008
- FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
- 1 active operating authority
- Insurance on file · $1,000,000 THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CRYSTAL MOTOR EXPRESS INC (USDOT 101926) 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): RONALD MASIELLO (Company officer); CHARLES MASIELLO (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Contract (Property) gap · 766 days — Inactive Sep 25, 2006 → reinstated Oct 30, 2008 On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/101926/ As of: Jul 20, 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 100/100). 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 100/100). 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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.
1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceAGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Nov 1, 2018
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC099345ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 2 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 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
CRYSTAL MOTOR EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in LYNNFIELD, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 101926. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 1 driver, with 2 roadside inspections on file. 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.
CRYSTAL MOTOR EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 1 driver, organized as a corporation, with 11 years on FMCSA's records, based in Lynnfield, MA. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common and contract (broker authority is revoked).
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in MA (2 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by HM Compliance (50.0% of violations); top code 172.506A-HMPMC (Placard not visible from direction it faces) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner is the most-inspected make.
Risk Signals
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 25, 2006 to Oct 30, 2008 (766 days)
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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| Massachusetts (MA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 2 |
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 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 4.66 | 5 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87028343 | Feb 12, 2026 | MA | 2 | H-ATTLEBORO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85681920 | Sep 4, 2025 | MA | 2 | H-WESTON |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.16AD, 172.506A-HMPMC | No |
Recent Crashes (44 rows) View all 44 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| MATRV0018726 | Apr 26, 2023 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1003039987 | Dec 7, 2015 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NH0001696515 | Sep 29, 2015 | NH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1003012341 | Sep 21, 2015 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1002945098 | Apr 6, 2015 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1002808404 | Jul 30, 2014 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1002625899 | Dec 20, 2013 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT1300754791 | Dec 4, 2013 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1002574913 | Nov 13, 2013 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0013513579 | Aug 19, 2013 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0013156766 | May 2, 2013 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1002193877 | Nov 16, 2012 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT1200625184 | Nov 3, 2012 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1002172110 | Oct 4, 2012 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1002142579 | Aug 1, 2012 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1002079557 | Jul 6, 2012 | MA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NH0002475511 | Dec 6, 2011 | NH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0011205715 | Sep 20, 2011 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1001464676 | Mar 23, 2010 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT10-0000652 | Mar 23, 2010 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0008301236 | Dec 29, 2008 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3274710500 | Jul 25, 2008 | NY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0008137503 | Jun 30, 2008 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT0800062776 | Feb 7, 2008 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT0700377464 | Sep 15, 2007 | CT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
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.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (30 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | MXI93058227 | 34 | — | Nov 1, 2018 | On file | ACTIVE |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BGVLWX | 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 18, 2016 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO | 2169976 | SURETY | — | Nov 28, 2014 | Oct 23, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BGHYRJ | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 19, 2014 | Apr 27, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BGHYRJ | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 19, 2014 | Feb 18, 2016 | REPLACED |
| NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO | 2169976 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 28, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BDRNRX | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 19, 2012 | Jul 17, 2012 | REPLACED |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BDRNRX | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 17, 2012 | Jul 19, 2014 | REPLACED |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BDLLCH | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 14, 2011 | Jul 19, 2012 | REPLACED |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 4576409 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 15, 2008 | Oct 14, 2011 | REPLACED |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT5-111-259182-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 15, 2006 | Oct 17, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR3760083-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 15, 2005 | Sep 15, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR3760083-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 15, 2003 | Sep 15, 2005 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY | QT-660-221D0620-TIL-01 | CARGO | — | Mar 31, 2001 | Dec 19, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 08MCZ500079DB | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 31, 2001 | Sep 15, 2003 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY | QT-660-221D0620-TIL-01 | CARGO | — | Mar 31, 2001 | Nov 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 08MCZ500079DB | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 31, 2001 | Mar 31, 2001 | REPLACED |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 7000011504 | CARGO | — | Apr 1, 2000 | Mar 31, 2000 | REPLACED |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 34496400001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2000 | Apr 1, 2000 | REPLACED |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 37248400001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2000 | Mar 31, 2000 | REPLACED |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 7000012201 | CARGO | — | Mar 31, 2000 | May 3, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 38725400001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 31, 2000 | May 3, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 7000012201 | CARGO | — | Mar 31, 2000 | Mar 31, 2001 | REPLACED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | MAA 0038736 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 1998 | Apr 1, 2000 | REPLACED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | MAA 003 87 36 | CARGO | — | Mar 1, 1998 | Apr 1, 2000 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 19, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 28, 2018
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Nov 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 27, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 7, 2016
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Feb 18, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 23, 2015insuranceCANCEL — NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO
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Dec 8, 2014
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Dec 8, 2014authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 28, 2014insuranceCANCEL — NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO
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Jul 19, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 19, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 17, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 14, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 30, 2008
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Oct 27, 2008
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Oct 27, 2008authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 27, 2008authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 17, 2008insuranceCANCEL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 25, 2006
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Sep 25, 2006
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Sep 25, 2006
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Sep 25, 2006authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Sep 25, 2006authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Sep 25, 2006authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 766 days (through Oct 30, 2008)
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Sep 15, 2006insuranceCANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 15, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 15, 2003
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Sep 15, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 2, 2001
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May 3, 2001insuranceCANCEL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 3, 2001insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 31, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 31, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 31, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 31, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 9, 1998insuranceTERM/CANCL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| H-ATTLEBORO | MA | 1 | 0 |
| H-WESTON | MA | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC099345
common · ACTIVE · MC
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AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
34 policy on file
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THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO
SURETY policy on file
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GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CRUM & FORSTER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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UNITED STATES INSURANCE GROUP
CARGO policy on file
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TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary 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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2 inspections
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44 reportable crashes
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How to verify CRYSTAL MOTOR 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.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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