DIXIE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
DIXIE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 33 power units and 36 drivers, based in Bolton, ON. Across 30 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 3.3% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company, and operating authority is active for motor carrier of property (except household goods) and common.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 20 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DIXIE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC (USDOT 1477758) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • 2 fatalities on crash record — 20 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 2 active operating authorities • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — AllAmerican Agents of Process • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1477758/ As of: Sep 16, 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 · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 5.3% vs peer median 15.4% (better). n=31285 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 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.
2 active liability filings
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 2006-05-11 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 1, 2025
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Process AgentAllAmerican Agents of ProcessBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC557688ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 21 | 12 | 0 |
| Trailers | 33 | 15 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 42 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 3.33% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
DIXIE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC had 30 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 3.3%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 1.0.
30 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in ME (14) and MI (7).
3.3% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (14.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 33 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 36 drivers; Utility, Freightliner, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 31,285 ACTIVE carriers operating 16–50 power units (±50% of this carrier's 33 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (20 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine (ME) | 14 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 11, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 20, 2024 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 8, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 11, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 35 | |
| Freightliner | 23 | |
| Volvo | 10 | |
| Kenworth | 2 | |
| Brewer Uti | 1 | |
| Cimr | 1 | |
| Peterbilt | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 1.41 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (42 rows) View all 42 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88965470 | Sep 11, 2026 | NJ | 3 | CARNEYS POINT SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.3A3-HOSPRNP | No |
| 88783725 | Aug 24, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-LEE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88381457 | Jul 10, 2026 | MI | 3 | MONROE SCALE N/B |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 88280265 | Jun 30, 2026 | ME | 1 | SIDNEY - SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88068960 | Jun 8, 2026 | ME | 1 | SIDNEY - SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87087062 | Feb 18, 2026 | ME | 3 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86938021 | Jan 30, 2026 | MI | 2 | mi-monroe-scale-n/b |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 86875233 | Jan 22, 2026 | ME | 2 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86840051 | Jan 16, 2026 | MI | 2 | mi-monroe-scale-n/b |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 86818254 | Jan 14, 2026 | PA | 3 | pa-i-95-nb-mm-0.9-lower-chicheste |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86662161 | Dec 23, 2025 | ME | 2 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86662062 | Dec 22, 2025 | ME | 2 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86605076 | Dec 17, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86590752 | Dec 17, 2025 | ME | 1 | me-sidney---scales |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24D-ELDPT | No |
| 86567797 | Dec 11, 2025 | ME | 2 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86420443 | Nov 25, 2025 | ME | 2 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86320162 | Nov 13, 2025 | ME | 3 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86242845 | Nov 4, 2025 | ME | 2 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86158400 | Oct 25, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-i-94eb@water-st |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| 85851317 | Sep 22, 2025 | ME | 3 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85684125 | Sep 4, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-i-96-w-@-92-mm |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
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0 | — | No |
| 85672920 | Sep 2, 2025 | WY | 1 | CHEYENNE I-80 POE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.207F-SLAS | No |
| 84924821 | Jun 11, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 84908669 | Jun 8, 2025 | ND | 1 | FARGO ND |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84799306 | May 27, 2025 | ME | 3 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (20 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0008729280 | Sep 12, 2022 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103258244 | Mar 28, 2022 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0002397531 | Oct 18, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9057210003 | May 11, 2021 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0200170261 | Jan 17, 2020 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0195007233 | Jan 19, 2019 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000074681 | Aug 6, 2018 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072187216 | May 4, 2018 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001367016 | May 2, 2018 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300382829 | Sep 5, 2017 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0217019252 | Apr 5, 2017 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0009838001 | Oct 26, 2016 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0156074314 | Jun 17, 2015 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0008808506 | Dec 14, 2013 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000051382 | Oct 7, 2013 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK00H0029513 | May 15, 2013 | OK | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| TN0100329011 | May 15, 2013 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0129157480 | Aug 4, 2012 | OH | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| UT1100237013 | Apr 26, 2011 | UT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2008437348 | Apr 14, 2008 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 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.
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.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2006 | MC557688-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 7J9001008 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company | 7J9001008 | BMC-91X | — | Mar 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T70076 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 2, 2021 | Mar 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T70076 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 2, 2021 | Nov 2, 2021 | REPLACED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T36114 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 2, 2018 | Nov 2, 2021 | REPLACED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T36114 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 2, 2018 | Nov 26, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 64009231 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 2, 2015 | Dec 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 64009231 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 2, 2015 | Nov 2, 2018 | REPLACED |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 41219298 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 2, 2014 | Nov 2, 2015 | REPLACED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T33757 | BIPD | — | May 2, 2011 | Nov 2, 2014 | REPLACED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | R33630 | CARGO | — | May 2, 2011 | Dec 12, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 321-850040 | CARGO | — | May 2, 2007 | May 2, 2011 | REPLACED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-850039 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2007 | May 2, 2011 | REPLACED |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | N080201713484 | CARGO | — | May 2, 2006 | May 2, 2007 | REPLACED |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | N080201713484 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2006 | May 27, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | N080201713484 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2006 | May 2, 2007 | REPLACED |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | N080201713484 | CARGO | — | May 2, 2006 | May 27, 2007 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 26, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 2, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 2, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 1, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 2, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 2, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 12, 2014insuranceCANCEL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 2, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 2, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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May 2, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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May 27, 2007insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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May 2, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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May 1, 2007
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May 11, 2006
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIDNEY - SCALES | ME | 2 | 0 |
| H-LEE | MA | 1 | 0 |
| OLD TOWN ME | ME | 1 | 0 |
| I-75 SB @ 6 MM | MI | 1 | 0 |
| MONROE SCALE N/B | MI | 1 | 0 |
| HAVRE SCALE | MT | 1 | 0 |
| APPLE CREEK REST AREA | ND | 1 | 0 |
| FARGO ND | ND | 1 | 0 |
| CARNEYS POINT SCALE | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| WATERLOO NY | NY | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.20(b) | The ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC557688
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
CARGO policy on file
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AllAmerican Agents of Process
BOC-3 process agent · 108,357 carriers served
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42 inspections
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20 reportable crashes
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