MANDER BROS ENTERPRISES LTD
SURREY, BC
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MANDER BROS ENTERPRISES LTD (USDOT 1083816) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1083816/ 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 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 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.
Driver OOS 0.6% vs peer median 0.8% (better). Vehicle OOS 11% vs peer median 17.6% (better). n=14372 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: Clear to review.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +5 (65 → 70) · Jun 26, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Power Units +1 (64 → 65) · Jun 13, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +4 (105 → 109) · Jun 26, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +35 (70 → 105) · Jun 13, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Company profile
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InsuranceINSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIAPolicy effective Dec 1, 2011
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC446013ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Truck tractors | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 70 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 22 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 270 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 168 | 168 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.19% | 8.93% | — |
| 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
MANDER BROS ENTERPRISES LTD is a motor carrier based in SURREY, BC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1083816. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 70 power units and 109 drivers, with 270 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.0%. 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.
MANDER BROS ENTERPRISES LTD is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 23 drivers, based in Surrey, BC. Across 179 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 8.9% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
179 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 111% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (108) and WA (43), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
8.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (62.6% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 23 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, 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 14,372 ACTIVE carriers operating 35–105 power units (±50% of this carrier's 70 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 6 tracked changes on record. · 3 driver-count changes
Record Changes
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Drivers 105 109FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 65 70FMCSA Company Census
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Drivers 70 105Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 64 65Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Drivers 23 70Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 23 64Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 108 | 11 | 10.2% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 38 | 3 | 7.9% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 29, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 21, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 10, 2024 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 16, 2024 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 3, 2024 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 24, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 239 | |
| Utility | 102 | |
| Great Dane | 74 | |
| Wabash National | 47 | |
| Volvo | 5 |
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 | — | 0.02 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 9 | — | 0.32 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 2.40 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | — | 1.85 | 2 | — | 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 (270 rows) View all 270 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88345925 | Jul 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88338909 | Jul 6, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88334450 | Jul 6, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88303625 | Jul 1, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88257658 | Jun 26, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.3B2-HOSPRNC, 392.2-SLLS3 | Yes |
| 88107953 | Jun 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87597669 | Apr 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87515084 | Apr 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87469673 | Mar 31, 2026 | CA | 3 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87434163 | Mar 29, 2026 | SD | 3 | TILFORD SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87424627 | Mar 26, 2026 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87446138 | Mar 24, 2026 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 87429660 | Mar 24, 2026 | WA | 3 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87325962 | Mar 18, 2026 | CA | 2 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87325852 | Mar 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87317807 | Mar 16, 2026 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87317473 | Mar 13, 2026 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87286228 | Mar 12, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87297653 | Mar 11, 2026 | WA | 2 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.3A2-HOSPD | No |
| 87238027 | Mar 4, 2026 | WA | 3 | WAPATO WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87207731 | Mar 3, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87201129 | Mar 3, 2026 | WA | 1 | ARLINGTON WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.55E-B | No |
| 87177252 | Feb 28, 2026 | CO | 2 | CORTEZ CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.205A-WRBH, 393.9A-LBL, 393.9A-LTSIR | Yes |
| 87184304 | Feb 25, 2026 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87172566 | Feb 24, 2026 | WA | 2 | DU PONT WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.9A2-C, 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
Recent Crashes (22 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WY0202502952 | Mar 23, 2025 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000EF44627 | Nov 20, 2024 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000EE97463 | Jul 15, 2024 | WA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| WA000EB39690 | Jun 6, 2021 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA1452000375 | Nov 13, 2020 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ID18C4991940 | Sep 22, 2018 | ID | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000E815503 | Jun 23, 2018 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000E713856 | Sep 19, 2017 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2016430228 | Sep 24, 2016 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000E573228 | Aug 7, 2016 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000E487727 | Nov 25, 2015 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA510822700X | Oct 8, 2015 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000E467316 | Oct 1, 2015 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0006461864 | Apr 15, 2014 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2014430103 | Feb 7, 2014 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0136668443 | Sep 10, 2013 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000E227391 | Feb 15, 2013 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0110800005 | Mar 3, 2011 | VA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| WA0003256769 | Dec 10, 2009 | WA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WA0002876483 | Dec 17, 2008 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0002928837 | Nov 19, 2006 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0000714307 | Mar 16, 2003 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 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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| INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA | 81414 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 1, 2011 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2987SGLGKIS595236M08 | CARGO | — | Dec 6, 2008 | Mar 21, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | H72-CC012070V/113 | CARGO | — | Jan 9, 2005 | Dec 17, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | H72-CC012070V/113 | CARGO | — | Jan 9, 2005 | Dec 6, 2008 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 81414 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 6, 2003 | Dec 1, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | H72-CC012070V/113 | CARGO | — | Dec 6, 2002 | Jan 9, 2005 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 1, 2011insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 21, 2011
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Mar 21, 2011insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Dec 17, 2009insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Dec 6, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Jan 9, 2005insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Jan 3, 2005
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Jan 10, 2003
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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| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 74 | 8 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 40 | 4 |
| BOW WA | WA | 16 | 1 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 11 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD CVEF | CA | 11 | 3 |
| ARLINGTON WA | WA | 6 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| FARGO ND | ND | 3 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 3 | 0 |
| BOWWA | WA | 3 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 4 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 6 | 1 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC446013
common · ACTIVE · MC
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INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
91X policy on file
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UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO policy on file
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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270 inspections
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22 reportable crashes
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