KOTTKE TRUCKING INC
BUFFALO LAKE, MN
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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — KOTTKE TRUCKING INC (USDOT 108173) 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): KURT KOTTKE (Company officer); KORY KOTTKE (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. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/108173/ As of: Jul 25, 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% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 21.5% vs peer median 17.5% (worse). n=4043 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +30 (180 → 210) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +30 (180 → 210) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
3 active liability policies
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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InsuranceARCH INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 1, 2026
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Process AgentNATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC157240ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 150 | 60 | 0 |
| Trailers | 370 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 159 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 390 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 249 | 249 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.01% | 8.03% | — |
| 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
KOTTKE TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in BUFFALO LAKE, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 108173. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 210 power units and 210 drivers, with 390 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 21.5%. 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.
KOTTKE TRUCKING INC is a large fleet, operating 180 power units and 180 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 36 years on FMCSA's records, based in Buffalo Lake, MN. Across 249 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.6% out-of-service rate, with 12 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract and common.
249 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 137% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (26) and MN (24), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
9.6% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (40.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 18 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 180 power units (large fleet) and 180 drivers; Great Dane, Kenworth, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 4,043 ACTIVE carriers operating 105–315 power units (±50% of this carrier's 210 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 180 210FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 180 210FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida (FL) | 27 | 3 | 11.1% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 24 | 1 | 4.2% | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 23 | 6 | 26.1% | May 26, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 22 | 4 | 18.2% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 20 | 1 | 5.0% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 17 | 2 | 11.8% | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | May 27, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | May 18, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 27, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | May 18, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 16, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 13, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dane | 243 | |
| Kenworth | 182 | |
| Volvo | 109 | |
| Utility | 74 | |
| Freightliner | 16 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 21 | — | 0.44 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 45 | — | 2.06 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | — | 4.08 | 4 | — | 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 (390 rows) View all 390 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88463396 | Jul 20, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88453748 | Jul 17, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88419422 | Jul 15, 2026 | WA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88424171 | Jul 14, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88413291 | Jul 13, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88408018 | Jul 13, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.207F | No |
| 88341562 | Jul 6, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88312099 | Jul 1, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88280510 | Jun 29, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88268074 | Jun 27, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLTFC | No |
| 88063979 | Jun 5, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88053225 | Jun 4, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88052990 | Jun 4, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 88015039 | Jun 1, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 88001027 | May 29, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87996258 | May 28, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87982393 | May 27, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87970034 | May 26, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87900332 | May 18, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87896506 | May 18, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87859622 | May 14, 2026 | LA | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.48A-BIBD | No |
| 87835996 | May 13, 2026 | OK | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.3A1-AASGMD, 393.60E, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 87822715 | May 12, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 87781037 | May 5, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87756562 | May 2, 2026 | IA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9T, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
Recent Crashes (159 rows) View all 159 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0010266140 | Mar 4, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0010252287 | Feb 21, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2710322806 | Jan 19, 2026 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0253650349 | Dec 31, 2025 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009994782 | Aug 4, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0252000037 | Jul 19, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009861388 | Apr 20, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2692366704 | Nov 14, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2649404204 | Sep 2, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009894234 | Jul 28, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6WYDHQE1M1 | Jul 9, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2635408904 | May 10, 2024 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8972909704 | Mar 21, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2656564104 | Feb 28, 2024 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8974563803 | Dec 30, 2023 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8959903103 | May 19, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103653878 | May 7, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009003658 | May 6, 2023 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103618785 | Apr 7, 2023 | TN | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| FL2540735602 | Dec 30, 2022 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2502708302 | Dec 13, 2022 | FL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2509063702 | Nov 12, 2022 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103455162 | Oct 22, 2022 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008685739 | Sep 1, 2022 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS4107225630 | Aug 18, 2022 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (28 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331010 | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331010 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331009 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331008 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331007 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331006 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331005 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331004 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331003 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331002 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331001 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331000 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3327100 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3307200 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2014 | May 1, 2015 | REPLACED |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 024TU00024 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 2071250987 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2008 | May 1, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 223475703 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 18, 2005 | Jan 10, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 223475703 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2002 | Aug 18, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83MSLP4795 | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 2001 | Apr 24, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 823MXA80224843 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2001 | May 1, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00285M | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2001 | Aug 31, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00285M | CARGO | — | Jul 26, 2001 | Aug 1, 2001 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00285M | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2001 | Aug 1, 2001 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00285M | CARGO | — | Jul 26, 2001 | Aug 31, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00285M | CARGO | — | Jul 19, 1989 | Jul 26, 2001 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 24, 2020insuranceCANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 22, 2013insuranceCANCEL — WESTERN SURETY CO.
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May 1, 2009insuranceCANCEL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
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Apr 15, 2009
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Jan 10, 2008insuranceCANCEL — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 18, 2005insuranceCANCEL — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 29, 2005
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May 1, 2002insuranceCANCEL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 31, 2001insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Aug 1, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jul 26, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jul 26, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Nov 15, 1989
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Jul 19, 1989insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Dec 1, 1986
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Apr 8, 1985
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Nov 2, 1983
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Aug 5, 1983
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Feb 5, 1982
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 45 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 23 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.60(a) | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
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Docket MC157240
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ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESTERN SURETY CO.
SURETY policy on file
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NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 6,842 carriers served
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159 reportable crashes
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Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).
Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.
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