TIM MELHORN TRUCKING LLC
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.
- 1 fatality on crash record 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TIM MELHORN TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 1274187) 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): TIM MELHORN (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 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/1274187/ 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 88/100). 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 88/100). 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 11.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 11.1% (better). n=74410 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 −2 (14 → 12) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Company profile
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InsuranceSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 13, 2026
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 9 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 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 23 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 12.5% | 0% | — |
| 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
TIM MELHORN TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in OLIVER SPRINGS, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1274187. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 12 power units and 10 drivers, with 23 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.1%. 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.
TIM MELHORN TRUCKING LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 10 drivers, based in Oliver Springs, TN. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.8% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 183% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KY (9) and TN (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
11.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS1 (Speeding 1-5 mph over limit) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 10 drivers; Peterbilt, Trao, and Trlr are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,410 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Power Units 14 12Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 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 |
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| Kentucky (KY) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 19, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 24, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Peterbilt | 12 | |
| Trail-Eze | 5 | |
| Trailer | 5 | |
| Kenworth | 5 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Brenner Ta | 1 | |
| Chevrolet | 1 | |
| Dors | 1 |
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 | 2 | — | 0.84 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 1.05 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 9.36 | 9 | — | 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 (23 rows) View all 23 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87383520 | Mar 24, 2026 | KY | 2 | CORBIN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86702038 | Dec 31, 2025 | GA | 1 | RINGGOLD GA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.5B-L, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.47E | No |
| 86411744 | Nov 25, 2025 | KY | 3 | RICHMOND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 86155971 | Oct 27, 2025 | MO | 3 | MAYVIEW MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85950513 | Oct 3, 2025 | KY | 3 | SHELBYVILLE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85914122 | Sep 29, 2025 | TN | 3 | MOHAWK TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 85879478 | Sep 24, 2025 | KY | 3 | KUTTAWA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 85016772 | Jun 20, 2025 | KY | 1 | MOREHEAD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47E, 393.53B | No |
| 84874623 | Jun 5, 2025 | KY | 2 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 84729303 | May 19, 2025 | NC | 3 | I-40 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84351541 | Apr 9, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 84205841 | Mar 24, 2025 | SC | 2 | HONEA PATH SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LSLI, 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 84197462 | Mar 20, 2025 | TN | 3 | VONORE TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83776236 | Feb 3, 2025 | KY | 3 | MOUNT VERNON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16AD | No |
| 82496097 | Aug 27, 2024 | KY | 2 | MOREHEAD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82380900 | Aug 13, 2024 | KY | 2 | KUTTAWA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8(a)(1), 392.2, 396.9(d)(2) | Yes |
| 81462670 | Apr 22, 2024 | TN | 2 | ROBERTSON CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| 81382579 | Apr 12, 2024 | TN | 3 | CELINA TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81173385 | Mar 22, 2024 | KY | 2 | WILLIAMSBURG |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.104(b) | No |
| 80914227 | Feb 22, 2024 | KY | 2 | MOUNT VERNON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80540805 | Jan 4, 2024 | TN | 3 | HARRIMAN TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79568515 | Sep 1, 2023 | TN | 2 | tn-thp-1-knox-scales---west |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78934182 | Jun 19, 2023 | TN | 2 | THP 1 I-40 KNOXVILLE SCALES |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400370324 | Oct 1, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400116248 | Jul 12, 2024 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0103475175 | Nov 10, 2022 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0222435427 | Aug 26, 2022 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0071531660 | Nov 17, 2014 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0900018250 | Jan 5, 2009 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0900011170 | Oct 24, 2008 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0000110653 | Nov 26, 2006 | VA | 0 | 8 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0101433441 | Jul 8, 2005 | NC | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
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 | MC497523 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (3 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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| Feb 27, 2007 | MC497523-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 16, 2005 | MC497523 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Sep 1, 2004 | MC497523-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0017470002 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 13, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 51-061681-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 13, 2017 | Feb 13, 2026 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0017470001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 13, 2014 | Feb 13, 2017 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0017470001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 13, 2014 | Mar 18, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0050500 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 13, 2010 | Feb 13, 2014 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 5641688 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 13, 2007 | Feb 13, 2010 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA05641688 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 13, 2007 | Feb 13, 2007 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN504834 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 17, 2006 | Feb 13, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 343160 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 14, 2005 | Aug 17, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 343160 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 17, 2005 | Jan 18, 2006 | NAME CHANGED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 343160 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 17, 2005 | Dec 14, 2005 | REPLACED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 341275 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 17, 2004 | Aug 17, 2005 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 13, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 18, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 13, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 13, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 7, 2010
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Feb 13, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
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Feb 27, 2007
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Feb 20, 2007
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Feb 20, 2007authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 13, 2007insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 13, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
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Aug 18, 2006
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Aug 17, 2006insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 18, 2006insuranceTERM/CANCL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 30, 2005
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Dec 14, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 18, 2005
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Aug 17, 2005insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUTTAWA | KY | 2 | 1 |
| MOREHEAD | KY | 2 | 0 |
| MOUNT VERNON | KY | 2 | 0 |
| RINGGOLD GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| CORBIN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| LONDON | KY | 1 | 0 |
| RICHMOND | KY | 1 | 0 |
| SHELBYVILLE | KY | 1 | 0 |
| WILLIAMSBURG | KY | 1 | 0 |
| MAYVIEW MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.104(b) | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC497523
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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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23 inspections
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9 reportable crashes
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