KNOWLES TRUCKING LLC
WOODWARD, OK
DBA: KNOWLES ENTERPRISES
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 1.20% (better, peer 1.50%) · Vehicle 39.6% (worse, peer 18.2%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- 3 fatalities on crash record 42 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- No BOC-3 process-agent filing on file Interstate carriers must designate a process agent. Confirm on FMCSA before tendering. Details →
- 1 active operating authority
- Insurance on file · $1,000,000 XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — KNOWLES TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 1246064) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 1.20% (better, peer 1.50%) · Vehicle 39.6% (worse, peer 18.2%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • 3 fatalities on crash record — 42 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. • No BOC-3 process-agent filing on file — Interstate carriers must designate a process agent. Confirm on FMCSA before tendering. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1246064/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 1.2% vs peer median 1.5% (better). Vehicle OOS 39.6% vs peer median 18.2% (worse). n=6642 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability filing
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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InsuranceXL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 1, 2026
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Operating AuthorityMC667980ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 71 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 80 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 53 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 42 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 264 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 181 | 181 | 24 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 71 | 6 |
| OOS percentage | 1.1% | 39.23% | 25% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
KNOWLES TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in WOODWARD, OK, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1246064. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 143 power units and 160 drivers, with 264 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 39.6%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
KNOWLES TRUCKING LLC is a large fleet, operating 143 power units and 160 drivers, based in Woodward, OK. Across 181 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 39.2% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.2% national average, with 9 reportable crashes. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
181 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in TX (140) and OK (24).
39.2% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (19.9% of violations); top code 393.9 (Inoperable Required Lamp) cited 60 times, 6 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 143 power units (large fleet) and 160 drivers; Freightliner, Desp, and Heil are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 6,642 ACTIVE carriers operating 71–215 power units (±50% of this carrier's 143 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 153 | — | 11.91 | 12 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (264 rows) View all 264 →
| Inspection # | Date | State ▼ | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sms-78290341 | Jan 1, 2020 | TX | 1 | IH 27 ABERNATHY | — | 4 | — | No |
| 88491830 | Jul 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9 | No |
| 88421943 | Jul 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Inti
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0 | — | No |
| 88421219 | Jul 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.78 | No |
| 88399289 | Jul 12, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Inti
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1 | 393.55E | No |
| 88251403 | Jun 25, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Inti
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3 | 393.55E, 393.9, 393.61 | No |
| 88194759 | Jun 18, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75C | No |
| 88174994 | Jun 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45DCUV | No |
| 88163565 | Jun 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.60C, 392.2-SLLS1, 396.5B | No |
| 88162995 | Jun 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3, 393.95A, 172.602C1 | Yes |
| 88162993 | Jun 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.55E, 393.9, 172.602C1 | No |
| 87937505 | May 21, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.11, 393.11TL, 396.3A1 | No |
| 87917316 | May 18, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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14 | 393.9, 392.9A2-C, 393.75A4 | Yes |
| 87853071 | May 13, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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13 | 396.3A1BOS, 396.5B-HLIW, 393.11TU | Yes |
| 87796481 | May 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.9, 393.75A3, 392.2W | Yes |
| 87714896 | Apr 27, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 83G, 78, 45PC | No |
| 87675949 | Apr 22, 2026 | TX | 1 | IH27 NB ABERNATHY SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 516C6 | No |
| 87675507 | Apr 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 75C, 75A3, 45B2PC | Yes |
| 87650119 | Apr 21, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 9A2-C, 11TL, 83G | Yes |
| 87640789 | Apr 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Inti
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3 | 602C1, 9H, 9 | No |
| 87640671 | Apr 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 11, 60C, 95A | No |
| 87586473 | Apr 12, 2026 | TX | 2 | LAT:27 42' 29.52N |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87564314 | Apr 12, 2026 | TX | 2 | 8232 IH35 SB SVC RD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 9 | No |
| 87468609 | Mar 25, 2026 | TX | 1 | IH 35 MM 59 NB REST |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11, 396.3A1, 396.5B | No |
| 87468376 | Mar 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5383 FM2688 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9, 392.2RG, 393.209E | Yes |
Recent Crashes (42 rows) View all 42 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX7C6CHQE1V4 | Dec 21, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX7C0BHQE1KJ | Dec 11, 2025 | TX | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CO2025001974 | Nov 25, 2025 | CO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OK2509004200 | Sep 21, 2025 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX78XDHQE1E9 | Sep 9, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK2503002870 | Mar 5, 2025 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX71TCHQE1X7 | Dec 9, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK2410003668 | Oct 14, 2024 | OK | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX6YTBHQE1Z7 | Sep 5, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK2307000950 | Jun 30, 2023 | OK | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OK2308013535 | Apr 7, 2023 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6EE8HQE1GE | Aug 18, 2022 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX6C2DHQE1AH | Jun 16, 2022 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2021001770 | Nov 21, 2021 | CO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2021001154 | Aug 10, 2021 | CO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX60ZBHQE1QX | May 5, 2021 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX60R9HQE199 | May 1, 2021 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OK0021007687 | Apr 7, 2021 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2021000391 | Mar 13, 2021 | CO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2020001125 | Aug 6, 2020 | CO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX5PE7HQE18Y | Mar 19, 2020 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5LC9HQE1WE | Oct 21, 2019 | TX | 2 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| TX5JLAHQE1DM | Aug 15, 2019 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2019000699 | Apr 16, 2019 | CO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX5BWEHQE12V | Nov 23, 2018 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 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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| Jan 16, 2026 | MC667980 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Jan 30, 2009 | MC667980-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AEC005846905 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AEC0058469 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2026 | REPLACED |
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AEC0058469 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 18, 2026 | NAME CHANGED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4257293 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PCSHU007651-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 16, 2018 | Feb 1, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PCSHU007651-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2018 | May 16, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PCSHU007651-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU007651-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 23, 2016 | Feb 1, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU007651-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2016 | Sep 10, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU007651-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2016 | Aug 23, 2016 | REPLACED |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT0012881 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT0012881 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2015 | Mar 3, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP21751E | CARGO | — | Feb 17, 2009 | Dec 12, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP21751E | CARGO | — | Jan 12, 2009 | Feb 17, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP21751E | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 12, 2009 | Jun 1, 2015 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 18, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 30, 2026
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Apr 4, 2024enforcementEnforcement case CO-2024-0032-CO0372 — $7,210
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May 23, 2022enforcementEnforcement case CO-2022-0045-CO0372 — $6,250
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Feb 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Dec 12, 2019insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 4, 2019
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Feb 1, 2019insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 16, 2018insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 14, 2018
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Feb 2, 2018
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Feb 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 3, 2017
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Feb 1, 2017insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 10, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 24, 2016
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Aug 23, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 3, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 8, 2016
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Feb 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 17, 2009
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Feb 17, 2009insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jan 30, 2009
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM2688 | TX | 9 | 6 |
| IH 27 ABERNATHY | TX | 8 | 4 |
| 59M IH35 NB | TX | 7 | 5 |
| MEEKER CO | CO | 6 | 0 |
| 576M FM186 | TX | 6 | 3 |
| IH27 NB ABERNATHY SCALE | TX | 5 | 1 |
| IH-35 MILE MARKER 59 | TX | 5 | 2 |
| PARACHUTE CO | CO | 4 | 2 |
| FM54 NB SVC RD | TX | 4 | 1 |
| SEILING | OK | 3 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 60 | 6 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 4 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 20 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 |
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XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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264 inspections
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42 reportable crashes
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