BDM CARRIERS LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Prior insurance gap · 4243 days Sep 18, 2007 → May 1, 2019
- Prior insurance gap · 1349 days Jan 12, 2020 → Sep 22, 2023
- Contract (Property) gap · 1354 days Inactive Jan 21, 2020 → reinstated Oct 6, 2023
- Contract (Property) gap · 4238 days Inactive Sep 24, 2007 → reinstated May 2, 2019
- 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 — BDM CARRIERS LLC (USDOT 1171032) 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 Officer(s): WAYNE BRAD HERRICK (Company officer); MATTHEW NORMAN (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 4243 days — Sep 18, 2007 → May 1, 2019 • Prior insurance gap · 1349 days — Jan 12, 2020 → Sep 22, 2023 • Contract (Property) gap · 1354 days — Inactive Jan 21, 2020 → reinstated Oct 6, 2023 • Contract (Property) gap · 4238 days — Inactive Sep 24, 2007 → reinstated May 2, 2019 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Active insurance on file — ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1171032/ 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). 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 26.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=144050 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.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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 +1 (6 → 7) · Jul 6, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +8 (6 → 14) · Jul 6, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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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InsuranceATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 27, 2026
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 50 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 21.43% | — |
| 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
BDM CARRIERS LLC is a motor carrier based in WINSTON SALEM, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1171032. 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 7 power units and 14 drivers, with 50 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 26.7%. 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.
BDM CARRIERS LLC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers, based in Winston Salem, NC. Across 36 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.9% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.
36 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 227% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (13) and SC (6), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
13.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (51.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, 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 144,050 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 21, 2020 to Oct 6, 2023 (1354 days)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 24, 2007 to May 2, 2019 (4238 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 18, 2007 to May 1, 2019 (4243 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 12, 2020 to Sep 22, 2023 (1349 days)
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 6 14FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 6 7FMCSA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 12 | 3 | 25.0% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 28, 2024 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 12, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 50 | |
| Wabash National | 28 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 5 | |
| Font | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Stoughton | 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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 1.13 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 8.56 | 9 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 6.38 | 6 | — | 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 (50 rows) View all 50 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88280424 | Jun 30, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88227730 | Jun 24, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLCP, 392.16-D | Yes |
| 87615140 | Apr 17, 2026 | TN | 3 | MONTEREY TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87607620 | Apr 17, 2026 | SC | 3 | ROCK HILL SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 2-SLLS1, 17C-PI | No |
| 87238807 | Mar 6, 2026 | GA | 3 | SAVANNAH GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86690977 | Dec 31, 2025 | TN | 2 | KNOXVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86440186 | Dec 1, 2025 | KY | 3 | KUTTAWA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.9-SLL | No |
| 86311699 | Nov 10, 2025 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86218535 | Oct 31, 2025 | VA | 2 | BLAND VA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.55C2-B | No |
| 84651468 | May 13, 2025 | SC | 3 | ROCK HILL SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84621441 | May 7, 2025 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84591275 | May 6, 2025 | KY | 3 | FLAT LICK |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84551063 | Apr 25, 2025 | GA | 2 | LITHIA SPRINGS GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11A1-LFTSM, 392.2-SLL, 393.11A1-LHLM | No |
| 84351293 | Apr 8, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-mt.-airy-weigh-station-s |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.3A2-PROP, 395.3A3-PROP | No |
| 84293914 | Apr 1, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11TL | No |
| 84078494 | Mar 9, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83690296 | Jan 23, 2025 | KY | 3 | EDDYVILLE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 392.2UCR | No |
| 83681454 | Jan 23, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-i-77,-north |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83434697 | Dec 18, 2024 | SC | 1 | SAINT GEORGE SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45C-BSG, 393.47E | Yes |
| 83354195 | Dec 9, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83234768 | Nov 20, 2024 | FL | 2 | JASPER FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83215252 | Nov 20, 2024 | NC | 2 | nc-iredell-county,-i-40,-e |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83163334 | Nov 12, 2024 | AR | 3 | FORT SMITH AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLML, 392.2-SLLSIV | No |
| 83104851 | Nov 6, 2024 | NC | 1 | nc-i40-(roadside) |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82794165 | Sep 28, 2024 | KS | 3 | ks-trego-county---195 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108290684 | Oct 29, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003995801 | Oct 17, 2025 | IL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| GA0009870427 | Apr 25, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC547533 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (4 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.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Oct 6, 2023 | MC547533-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Oct 4, 2023 | MC547533 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
| May 2, 2019 | MC547533-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jan 26, 2006 | MC547533-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 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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| ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA3021475-1 | 91X | — | Mar 27, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA3021475-1 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 22, 2025 | Mar 27, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA3021475-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 22, 2024 | Sep 22, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA3021475-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 22, 2024 | Sep 29, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY | JST1006059 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 26, 2024 | Sep 22, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY | JST1006059 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 4, 2023 | Mar 26, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY | JST1006059 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 22, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 1349 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 12, 2020 to Sep 22, 2023 | ||||||
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | NCFR 006915 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2019 | Jan 12, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 4243 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 18, 2007 to May 1, 2019 | ||||||
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP46934A | CARGO | — | May 15, 2007 | Sep 18, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP46934A | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2007 | Sep 18, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3039408 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 6, 2007 | May 15, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3039408 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 13, 2007 | Mar 6, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3039408 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 18, 2006 | Jan 13, 2007 | REPLACED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3039408 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 13, 2006 | Jul 18, 2006 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 27, 2026insuranceCANCEL — ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 5, 2026
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Sep 29, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 22, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 19, 2025
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Sep 22, 2024insuranceCANCEL — STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 17, 2024
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Mar 26, 2024insuranceCANCEL — STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 25, 2024
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Dec 5, 2023
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Dec 4, 2023insuranceCANCEL — STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 6, 2023
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Jan 21, 2020
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Jan 21, 2020authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 21, 2020authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 1354 days (through Oct 6, 2023)
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Jan 12, 2020insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 12, 2020insurance gapCoverage gap: 1349 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 22, 2023)
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Sep 24, 2007
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Sep 24, 2007authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Sep 24, 2007authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 4238 days (through May 2, 2019)
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Sep 18, 2007insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 18, 2007insurance gapCoverage gap: 4243 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 1, 2019)
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May 16, 2007
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May 15, 2007insuranceCANCEL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 6, 2007insuranceCANCEL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 21, 2007
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Jan 13, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 18, 2006insuranceCANCEL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 30, 2006
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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| MONUMENT CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| I-26 WB DORCHESTER COUNTY | SC | 2 | 0 |
| ROCK HILL SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| FORT SMITH AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| JASPER FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| GROVETOWN GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| LA GRANGE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| LITHIA SPRINGS GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC547533
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ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO policy on file
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HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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50 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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