AUTO CHOICE EXPRESS LLC
Joins 12 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (CANAL INSURANCE CO.) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Sep 25, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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 13.3% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 57.1% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — AUTO CHOICE EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 1277377) 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: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 13.3% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 57.1% vs peer 0.00% On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1277377/ As of: Sep 25, 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 83/100). 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 83/100). 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 13.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 57.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=175976 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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
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.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2004-11-05 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceCANAL INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Aug 19, 2024
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC503261ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 27 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 16.67% | 33.33% | — |
| 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%).
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 175,976 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (19 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Montana (MT) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jan 24, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 2, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 22 | |
| Unknown | 11 | |
| Cottrell T | 4 | |
| Boyd | 1 | |
| Boyd E.G. | 1 | |
| Bymw | 1 | |
| Corner Uti | 1 | |
| Cottage-Et | 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 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 2.00 | 2 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 2.04 | 2 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 8.11 | 8 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (27 rows) View all 27 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 89029288 | Sep 17, 2026 | NE | 3 | MAXWELL NE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 395.3A1-HOSPD, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 87862428 | May 14, 2026 | ID | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.55C2-B, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 86912658 | Jan 24, 2026 | WA | 2 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 84898591 | Jun 5, 2025 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON SD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84683809 | May 15, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLML | No |
| 84582724 | May 2, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-norton-county---137 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84237985 | Mar 27, 2025 | SD | 3 | TILFORD SD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84153987 | Mar 17, 2025 | MT | 3 | HAUGAN MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84005355 | Feb 28, 2025 | WA | 3 | QUINCY WA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 83296429 | Dec 3, 2024 | MT | 2 | BOULDER MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 392.2SLSNC | Yes |
| 83236441 | Nov 23, 2024 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11A1-CSURR, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 83067970 | Oct 31, 2024 | MT | 3 | BROADUS MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82641198 | Sep 8, 2024 | WA | 3 | QUINCY WA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.8(a)(1), 395.34(a)(1) | Yes |
| 82274946 | Aug 1, 2024 | MT | 3 | BUTTE MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82032333 | Jul 3, 2024 | MT | 2 | BILLINGS MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81997711 | Jun 27, 2024 | SD | 3 | TILFORD SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81191055 | Mar 21, 2024 | MT | 2 | BILLINGS MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.207(a), 393.201(a) | No |
| 80878306 | Feb 16, 2024 | SD | 3 | TILFORD SD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80764496 | Feb 5, 2024 | WI | 3 | SPARTA WI |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 395.3A1-HOSPD, 392.2 | No |
| 80756404 | Jan 29, 2024 | ID | 3 | I15MP72 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80423627 | Dec 18, 2023 | NY | 3 | ny-dunkirk-(exit-59) |
Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR
ID TEMP
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4 | 392.2, 395.24(c)(2)(iii), 395.30(b)(1) | No |
| 80384409 | Dec 13, 2023 | AZ | 2 | KINGMAN AZ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 80232822 | Nov 20, 2023 | MT | 3 | BILLINGS MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79308597 | Aug 1, 2023 | OR | 2 | UMATILLA POE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.9, 396.5(b), 393.205(c) | Yes |
| 79284580 | Jul 29, 2023 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA8352300792 | Aug 11, 2023 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OR2021410008 | Feb 19, 2021 | OR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| UT1703503471 | Apr 16, 2017 | UT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0012184215 | Aug 27, 2012 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NV0709150411 | Sep 15, 2007 | NV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 letters, 1 PDF available)
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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
Some letters share the same legacy archived file path — we show one PDF link for the primary document and list the other actions as metadata (type + date) until per-letter PDFs are re-extracted.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jul 7, 2016 | MC503261 | Name Change | Revocation | Metadata only |
| Nov 5, 2004 | MC503261-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (41 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT9678471126 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 19, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA972324851 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 19, 2023 | Aug 19, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN266974 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 19, 2019 | Sep 20, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN266974 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 19, 2019 | Aug 19, 2023 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA4080623 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 19, 2017 | Aug 19, 2019 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0064958001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 19, 2016 | Aug 19, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08206301 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 20, 2016 | Aug 19, 2016 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08206301 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2016 | Aug 24, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08206301 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 20, 2016 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08206301 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 19, 2015 | Aug 9, 2016 | NAME CHANGED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08206301 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 19, 2015 | Jul 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS036081 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 28, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS036081 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 15, 2014 | Feb 17, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS036081 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 15, 2014 | Jan 28, 2015 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS036081 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 20, 2014 | Oct 31, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS036081 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 20, 2014 | Oct 15, 2014 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT788555-8012-121 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 27, 2013 | Aug 19, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT788555-8012-121 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 19, 2012 | Mar 27, 2013 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN046666 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 23, 2010 | Aug 19, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN046666 | CARGO | — | Nov 23, 2010 | Sep 23, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN655166 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 24, 2009 | Nov 23, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN655166 | CARGO | — | Nov 24, 2009 | Nov 23, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TK606455 | CARGO | — | Jul 22, 2009 | Nov 24, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TK606455 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 22, 2009 | Nov 24, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TK606455 | CARGO | — | Aug 19, 2008 | Feb 9, 2009 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 19, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 20, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 19, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 19, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2017
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Aug 19, 2017insuranceCANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 24, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 19, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 9, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 20, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 7, 2016
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Jul 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 19, 2015
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Aug 19, 2015insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Feb 17, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 29, 2015
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Jan 28, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Oct 31, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Oct 16, 2014
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Oct 15, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2014
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Aug 19, 2014insuranceCANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 27, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 20, 2012
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Aug 19, 2012insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 23, 2011insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 23, 2010insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 16, 2010
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Nov 24, 2009insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 30, 2009
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Jul 22, 2009insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 21, 2009
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Feb 9, 2009insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 20, 2008
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Aug 19, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 19, 2008insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 26, 2008insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 6, 2008
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Aug 20, 2007
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Aug 19, 2007insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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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| BILLINGS MT | MT | 3 | 0 |
| TILFORD SD | SD | 3 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 2 | 2 |
| QUINCY WA | WA | 2 | 1 |
| KINGMAN AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| EAST BOISE PORT OF ENTRY | ID | 1 | 1 |
| I15MP72 | ID | 1 | 0 |
| BOULDER MT | MT | 1 | 1 |
| BROADUS MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
| BUTTE MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC503261
common · ACTIVE · MC
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 128,463 carriers served
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27 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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5 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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