BAINS EXPRESS INC
DBA: ALS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 46 days Feb 17, 2008 → Apr 3, 2008
- Prior insurance gap · 658 days Apr 3, 2009 → Jan 21, 2011
- Contract (Property) gap · 288 days Inactive Feb 20, 2024 → reinstated Dec 4, 2024
- Contract (Property) gap · 1065 days Inactive Feb 25, 2008 → reinstated Jan 25, 2011
- 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 — BAINS EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1464209) 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): ANJU BHARDWAJ (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 46 days — Feb 17, 2008 → Apr 3, 2008 • Prior insurance gap · 658 days — Apr 3, 2009 → Jan 21, 2011 • Contract (Property) gap · 288 days — Inactive Feb 20, 2024 → reinstated Dec 4, 2024 • Contract (Property) gap · 1065 days — Inactive Feb 25, 2008 → reinstated Jan 25, 2011 • 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 — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1464209/ 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 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 7.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 22.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197576 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.
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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InsuranceUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Nov 28, 2024
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 20 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5.88% | 11.76% | — |
| 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
BAINS EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in STOCKTON, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1464209. 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 5 power units and 10 drivers, with 20 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 22.2%. 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.
BAINS EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 10 drivers, with 18 years on FMCSA's records, based in Stockton, CA. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.5% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 433% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (12) and NV (2), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
12.5% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (55.6% of violations); top code 395.8D5-HOSF (395.8D5-HOSF) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,576 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 20, 2024 to Dec 4, 2024 (288 days)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 25, 2008 to Jan 25, 2011 (1065 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 17, 2008 to Apr 3, 2008 (46 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 3, 2009 to Jan 21, 2011 (658 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | May 19, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 8, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 13 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 11 | |
| Utility | 6 | |
| Kenworth | 4 | |
| Vanguard | 1 | |
| Wabash National | 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 | 3 | — | 0.66 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 8.44 | 8 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 1.76 | 2 | — | 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 (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87908568 | May 19, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87527014 | Apr 6, 2026 | CA | 3 | I-5 SB SOUTH OF FAWNDALE ROAD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | — | No |
| 87515932 | Apr 3, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86998922 | Feb 5, 2026 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86355398 | Nov 12, 2025 | CA | 1 | MTN PASS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86354728 | Nov 12, 2025 | CA | 1 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.3A1-DLDSCBB, 393.209E-SPSLA | Yes |
| 86161886 | Oct 24, 2025 | CA | 2 | GCVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86026499 | Oct 8, 2025 | WA | 2 | DU PONT WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85829266 | Sep 16, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-i-580-e/b-livermore-scale |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85727245 | Sep 8, 2025 | CA | 3 | NB SANTA NELLA PLATFORM SCALES |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 395.8D5-HOSF, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 86044385 | Aug 12, 2025 | NV | 2 | NV |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86043093 | Aug 8, 2025 | NV | 3 | NV |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84921758 | Jun 10, 2025 | UT | 3 | GREEN RIVER UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLS4, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 84856333 | Jun 3, 2025 | CA | 3 | I-80 AG STATION |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84702933 | May 13, 2025 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84524392 | Apr 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 84397961 | Apr 7, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.5B-HWSL, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 79355617 | Aug 7, 2023 | ID | 1 | HOLLISTER PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79299399 | Jul 31, 2023 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79112228 | Jul 11, 2023 | NV | 3 | nv-i80-w/b-mm-312-oisio-checksite |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA3452503846 | Oct 23, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA2522200792 | Mar 6, 2022 | CA | 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 | MC612495 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (5 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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| Dec 4, 2024 | MC612495-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Nov 26, 2024 | MC612495 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
| Mar 1, 2016 | MC612495 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Jan 25, 2011 | MC612495-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 3, 2007 | MC612495-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA989956638 | 91X | $750,000 | Nov 28, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN270833 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 28, 2019 | Feb 14, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LZK-0000962-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 28, 2018 | Sep 28, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30699 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 28, 2017 | Sep 28, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP20403 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 28, 2016 | Sep 28, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN174810 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2016 | Sep 28, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN174810 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2016 | Feb 16, 2016 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN174810 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2016 | Apr 4, 2016 | NAME CHANGED |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-013402 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2015 | Jan 21, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN055554 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2011 | Jan 21, 2015 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 658 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 3, 2009 to Jan 21, 2011 | ||||||
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 9484669 01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 3, 2008 | Apr 3, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 46 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 17, 2008 to Apr 3, 2008 | ||||||
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 9482242 02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 17, 2007 | Feb 17, 2008 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 4, 2024
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Feb 20, 2024
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Feb 20, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 20, 2024authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 288 days (through Dec 4, 2024)
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Feb 14, 2024insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 28, 2019insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 24, 2019
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Sep 28, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 20, 2018
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Sep 28, 2017insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 22, 2017
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Sep 28, 2016insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 27, 2016
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Apr 4, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 2, 2016
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Feb 16, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 21, 2016
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Jan 21, 2016insuranceCANCEL — CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 21, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 3, 2009insuranceCANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Apr 3, 2009insurance gapCoverage gap: 658 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 21, 2011)
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Feb 25, 2008
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Feb 25, 2008authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 25, 2008authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 1065 days (through Jan 25, 2011)
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Feb 17, 2008insuranceCANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Feb 17, 2008insurance gapCoverage gap: 46 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 3, 2008)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| NV | NV | 2 | 1 |
| CACHE CREEK | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GCVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I-5 SB SOUTH OF FAWNDALE ROAD | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I-80 AG STATION | CA | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC612495
common · N · MC
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
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20 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify BAINS EXPRESS INC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- 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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