TRANSPORT SERVICES UNLIMITED OF SHELL LAKE INC
DBA: TRANSPORT SERVICES UNLIMITED
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- Common (Property) gap · 90 days Inactive Mar 31, 2004 → reinstated Jun 29, 2004
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 26 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TRANSPORT SERVICES UNLIMITED OF SHELL LAKE INC (USDOT 1019526) 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): LISA GLESSING (Company officer); JASON G LECKEL (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • Common (Property) gap · 90 days — Inactive Mar 31, 2004 → reinstated Jun 29, 2004 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 26 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN PROCESS AGENTS • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1019526/ As of: Jul 19, 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 B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). 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 2.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 34.8% vs peer median 15.8% (worse). n=26438 same-size ACTIVE peers.
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
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
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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InsuranceWEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Nov 1, 2019
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Process AgentAMERICAN PROCESS AGENTSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC156946ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 19 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 26 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 69 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.63% | 21.05% | — |
| 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
TRANSPORT SERVICES UNLIMITED OF SHELL LAKE INC is a motor carrier based in SHELL LAKE, WI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1019526. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 39 power units and 44 drivers, with 69 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 34.8%. 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.
TRANSPORT SERVICES UNLIMITED OF SHELL LAKE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 39 power units and 44 drivers, with 23 years on FMCSA's records, based in Shell Lake, WI. Across 41 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.0% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO., and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
41 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 64% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WI (23) and MN (12), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
22.0% out-of-service rate.
The fleet comprises 39 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 44 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 26,438 ACTIVE carriers operating 19–59 power units (±50% of this carrier's 39 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 31, 2004 to Jun 29, 2004 (90 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Wisconsin (WI) | 20 | 7 | 35.0% | May 30, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 27, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 3, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 31 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 7 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| Mack | 3 | |
| Peterbilt | 3 | |
| Kenworth | 2 | |
| Trail Mobi | 2 | |
| Transcraft | 2 | |
| Fontaine | 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 | 1 | — | 0.13 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 1.12 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | — | 0.67 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | — | 8.70 | 9 | — | 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 (69 rows) View all 69 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88005709 | May 30, 2026 | WI | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | Yes |
| 87966627 | May 27, 2026 | SD | 2 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87710035 | Apr 28, 2026 | SD | 3 | TILFORD SD | — | 3 | — | No |
| 87531566 | Apr 8, 2026 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87237182 | Mar 5, 2026 | WI | 1 | CHETEK WI | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87052222 | Feb 12, 2026 | WI | 1 | SOUTH RANGE WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | — | Yes |
| 86852341 | Jan 20, 2026 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86625493 | Dec 15, 2025 | MN | 3 | WILLMAR MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | — | No |
| 86547758 | Dec 9, 2025 | WI | 3 | SAINT CROIX FALLS WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | — | No |
| 86259369 | Nov 4, 2025 | WI | 2 | HAYWARD WI |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85886434 | Sep 23, 2025 | WI | 3 | CHETEK WI |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 85772353 | Sep 12, 2025 | WI | 1 | SPOONER WI |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | — | No |
| 85747566 | Sep 10, 2025 | KY | 3 | KUTTAWA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 85679896 | Sep 3, 2025 | ND | 1 | FARGO ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | — | No |
| 85677068 | Aug 28, 2025 | MN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 85450198 | Aug 7, 2025 | WI | 1 | SOUTH RANGE WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | — | Yes |
| 85377164 | Jul 29, 2025 | WI | 2 | SARONA WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | — | Yes |
| 85008223 | Jun 19, 2025 | WI | 3 | SHELL LAKE WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 84796783 | May 21, 2025 | MN | 3 | FOREST LAKE MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84705138 | May 14, 2025 | WI | 1 | SOUTH RANGE WI |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 84677643 | May 13, 2025 | WI | 1 | SOUTH RANGE WI |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | — | Yes |
| 84537823 | Apr 23, 2025 | WI | 1 | SOUTH RANGE WI |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | — | Yes |
| 84536088 | Apr 22, 2025 | WI | 1 | GLIDDEN WI |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84450157 | Apr 17, 2025 | WI | 1 | SOUTH RANGE WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | — | No |
| 84360244 | Apr 7, 2025 | WI | 2 | GURNEY WI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | — | Yes |
Recent Crashes (26 rows) View all 26 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI0000200109 | Nov 25, 2025 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000126338 | Sep 22, 2025 | WI | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| WI0000125870 | Jul 11, 2025 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000125231 | Apr 1, 2025 | WI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0233130041 | Nov 9, 2023 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000121383 | Nov 7, 2023 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0904155883 | Oct 30, 2022 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000116093 | Jan 24, 2022 | WI | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| WI0000113963 | May 18, 2021 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2001197213 | Oct 27, 2020 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000109888 | Nov 14, 2019 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000104376 | Apr 4, 2018 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0170870231 | Mar 28, 2017 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000074631 | Jun 12, 2015 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0122140127 | Aug 1, 2012 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0120540427 | Feb 13, 2012 | MN | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MN0110110416 | Jan 10, 2011 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0101310161 | Apr 16, 2010 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0092930026 | Oct 19, 2009 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0090640270 | Mar 5, 2009 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000053927 | Sep 24, 2007 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000050973 | Sep 27, 2006 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0053620027 | Dec 6, 2005 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0053060143 | Oct 29, 2005 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0052850348 | Sep 30, 2005 | MN | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
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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| Jun 29, 2004 | MC156946-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (21 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0110205736 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2019 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | A3275907 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP89979A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 20, 2011 | Nov 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP89979A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 20, 2011 | Nov 29, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CCI 0738740 | CARGO | — | Oct 20, 2009 | May 6, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA 0738738 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 20, 2009 | Oct 20, 2011 | REPLACED |
| INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 946805991 | CARGO | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Oct 20, 2009 | REPLACED |
| INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 946805991 | BIPD | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Oct 20, 2009 | REPLACED |
| INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 946805991 | BIPD | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Nov 20, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 946805991 | CARGO | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Nov 20, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA47517803 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2003 | Feb 20, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MC 5580-19 | CARGO | — | Sep 19, 2003 | Feb 28, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA47517802 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 6, 2003 | Nov 6, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4751780-1 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2002 | May 6, 2003 | REPLACED |
| ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MC3111-53 | CARGO | — | Aug 13, 2002 | Sep 19, 2003 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4751780-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 6, 2002 | Nov 6, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-F72038 | CARGO | — | Apr 12, 2001 | Jun 14, 2002 | TRANSFERRED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-F72038 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2001 | May 6, 2002 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-F72038 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2001 | Jun 14, 2002 | TRANSFERRED |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01CC 241607-1 | CARGO | — | May 20, 1991 | Apr 12, 2001 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01-CC 241608 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 20, 1991 | Apr 12, 2001 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
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Nov 29, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Nov 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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May 6, 2016insuranceCANCEL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
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Oct 20, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
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Nov 20, 2009insuranceTERM/CANCL — INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 20, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 29, 2004
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Mar 31, 2004
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Mar 31, 2004authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 31, 2004authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 90 days (through Jun 29, 2004)
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Feb 28, 2004insuranceCANCEL — ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 20, 2004insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 6, 2003insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 19, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 6, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 6, 2002insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 22, 2002
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Jun 14, 2002insuranceTRANSFER — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 14, 2002insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 20, 2002
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May 6, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 12, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 12, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| SOUTH RANGE WI | WI | 11 | 4 |
| SUPERIOR SWEF | WI | 4 | 1 |
| CLOQUET MN | MN | 3 | 0 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 3 | 0 |
| CHETEK WI | WI | 2 | 0 |
| SHELL LAKE WI | WI | 2 | 0 |
| MATHESON CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| I-55 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-64 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| KUTTAWA | KY | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC156946
common · ACTIVE · MC
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WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
CARGO policy on file
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INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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AMERICAN PROCESS AGENTS
BOC-3 process agent · 3,830 carriers served
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69 inspections
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26 reportable crashes
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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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