DEAN E MENKE
DBA: MIDWEST XPRESS
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 — DEAN E MENKE (USDOT 1210759) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): DEAN (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1210759/ 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 5.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 28.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=331401 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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InsuranceBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPANPolicy effective Nov 21, 2025
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Process AgentJOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 7 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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 21 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 18.18% | 9.09% | — |
| 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
DEAN E MENKE is a motor carrier based in ALGONA, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1210759. 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 4 drivers, with 21 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. 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.
DEAN E MENKE is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 4 drivers, based in Algona, IA. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.6% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (6) and MN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
28.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (48.1% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Transcraft, and Trao are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,401 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Trail-Eze | 9 | |
| Freightliner | 7 | |
| Transcraft | 6 | |
| Volvo | 5 | |
| Kenworth | 4 | |
| Peterbilt | 3 | |
| Wilson | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 2.95 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 4.06 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 18.00 | 18 | — | 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 (21 rows) View all 21 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87313437 | Mar 14, 2026 | IA | 3 | ia-45---hwy-218-nb-mm-29-pilot-gr |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A-ELD, 392.2-SLLIFTA | Yes |
| 87247385 | Mar 3, 2026 | MN | 1 | CLARKS GROVE MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 395.8K2-HOSRC, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Yes |
| 87132946 | Feb 23, 2026 | CO | 2 | FORT COLLINS CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LBL, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 86512971 | Dec 2, 2025 | MT | 2 | BUTTE MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86180842 | Oct 21, 2025 | IA | 3 | I-35 194 MM SB |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 86095629 | Oct 16, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.17C, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2RG | No |
| 84294790 | Apr 1, 2025 | IA | 3 | HWY 9 EB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2RG, 391.45B | No |
| 84154893 | Mar 18, 2025 | MO | 2 | EAGLEVILLE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 83450244 | Dec 19, 2024 | KS | 3 | ks-woodson-county---207 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.24D-ELDPT, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | No |
| 83343984 | Dec 8, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 82717120 | Sep 3, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-94 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82170774 | Jul 16, 2024 | NY | 2 | FRIENDSHIP NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 392.9(a)(2), 393.55(d)(1), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 81725059 | May 23, 2024 | IA | 3 | HWY 169 NB/120TH ST |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 81514595 | May 3, 2024 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.100(b), 395.24 | Yes |
| 81306816 | Apr 8, 2024 | IA | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.60(c), 392.2, 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 82407529 | Mar 14, 2024 | IL | 2 | I-57 NB |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81159255 | Mar 14, 2024 | MO | 3 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 81125947 | Mar 13, 2024 | NC | 3 | — |
Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80961922 | Feb 27, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-i75-nb-@-wilson-rd |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 79841885 | Oct 4, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78969428 | Jun 19, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA2601522728 | Jan 5, 2026 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX003546384 | Sep 3, 2024 | IL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| AZ0000002254 | Jan 11, 2024 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008489399 | Apr 7, 2022 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| UT1201438844 | Jul 10, 2012 | UT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2008424567 | Feb 6, 2008 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA0001543301 | Apr 14, 2004 | WA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC481419 | common | N | — |
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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| Mar 15, 2004 | MC481419-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM066890-01 | 91X | $750,000 | Nov 21, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA02997059 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 5, 2022 | Nov 21, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA02997059 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 5, 2022 | Dec 11, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2997059 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 5, 2016 | May 5, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN120527 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 5, 2013 | May 5, 2016 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN120527 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 5, 2013 | Jun 6, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | CA 6424466 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 5, 2008 | May 5, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 71-2654082 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 5, 2007 | Jun 2, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 71-2654082 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 5, 2007 | May 5, 2008 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP37556A | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 19, 2006 | May 5, 2007 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP37556A | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 19, 2006 | Jun 14, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 456770 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 19, 2005 | Mar 19, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL19954560 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 27, 2004 | Mar 19, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL19954560 | BIPD | — | Mar 9, 2004 | Oct 27, 2004 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 11, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 21, 2025
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Nov 21, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 5, 2022insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 25, 2022
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Jun 6, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 5, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 5, 2013insuranceCANCEL — CLASSIC INSURANCE CO
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May 1, 2013
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Jun 2, 2008insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
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May 5, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
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Jun 14, 2007insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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May 23, 2007
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May 5, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 20, 2006
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Mar 19, 2006insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 21, 2005
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Mar 19, 2005insuranceCANCEL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Oct 27, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Mar 15, 2004
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 169 NB/120TH ST | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 9 EB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| I-35 194 MM SB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| I-57 NB | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-94 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| CLARKS GROVE MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| EAGLEVILLE MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| WILLOW SPRINGS MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| BUTTE MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC481419
common · N · MC
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CLASSIC INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 4,635 carriers served
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21 inspections
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7 reportable crashes
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- 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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