PS CARRIER INC
CYPRESS, TX
PS CARRIER INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, based in Cypress, TX. Across 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 16.0% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is active for common.
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 5.30% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 25.0% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PS CARRIER INC (USDOT 1489043) 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 5.30% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 25.0% vs peer 0.00% On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — Owner Operator Services Inc Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1489043/ As of: Sep 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 · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 5.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=175871 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.
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 2006-06-05 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective May 26, 2025
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Process AgentOwner Operator Services IncBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC560579ACTIVE
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 29 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4% | 12% | — |
| 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.
PS CARRIER INC had 25 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 16.0%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 6.0.
25 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in AR (8) and TX (5).
16.0% out-of-service rate, near the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (33.3% of violations); top code 396.5(b) (Oil and/or grease leak) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, 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 175,871 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 (17 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas (AR) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Jul 19, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jan 18, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jul 30, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 8, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 27, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 27 | |
| Wabash National | 10 | |
| Great Dane | 9 | |
| Utility | 8 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.17 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.82 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 5.89 | 6 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 2.45 | 2 | — | 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 (29 rows) View all 29 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88579434 | Jul 30, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88461564 | Jul 19, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87581751 | Apr 10, 2026 | IN | 3 | EVANSVILLE IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87538882 | Apr 8, 2026 | TX | 2 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87431238 | Mar 27, 2026 | OH | 3 | NEW PHILADELPHIA OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87227770 | Feb 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86927444 | Jan 29, 2026 | OH | 2 | WILMINGTON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 391.41B10-MC, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.3A1-HOSPD | Yes |
| 86833996 | Jan 18, 2026 | TN | 3 | MEMPHIS TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86807536 | Jan 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86617335 | Dec 16, 2025 | TX | 2 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86551593 | Dec 12, 2025 | KY | 3 | ELIZABETHTOWN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86166263 | Oct 25, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86092911 | Oct 18, 2025 | AR | 1 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 85896846 | Sep 27, 2025 | LA | 3 | SLIDELL LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85741664 | Sep 9, 2025 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 85376966 | Jul 29, 2025 | WI | 3 | ELDORADO WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 84933065 | Jun 10, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84638599 | May 9, 2025 | AR | 2 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 84656195 | May 8, 2025 | TX | 2 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84520465 | Apr 27, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84373455 | Apr 10, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84250438 | Mar 27, 2025 | TN | 3 | JACKSON TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83937099 | Feb 20, 2025 | TN | 2 | INTERSTATE 40 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 83825998 | Feb 8, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-us-25/70 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2C | No |
| 82925715 | Oct 15, 2024 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS9034220001 | May 24, 2022 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0102909291 | Feb 26, 2021 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA8090713786 | Sep 8, 2019 | LA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA706983500X | May 29, 2007 | PA | 0 | 3 | No | No | Injury |
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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| Sep 4, 2012 | MC560579 | Name Change | Revocation | Metadata only |
| Jun 5, 2006 | MC560579-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT41313A | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | May 26, 2025 | May 26, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT41313A | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 26, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0059370001 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 26, 2018 | May 26, 2025 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0017731 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 26, 2014 | May 26, 2018 | REPLACED |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0000910 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 6, 2012 | May 26, 2014 | REPLACED |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0000910 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 26, 2012 | Oct 9, 2012 | NAME CHANGED |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0000910 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 26, 2012 | Sep 6, 2012 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | PDA01252101 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 26, 2011 | May 26, 2012 | REPLACED |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | PAC9064644 02 | CARGO | — | May 26, 2010 | May 26, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | PAC9064644 02 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 26, 2010 | May 26, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | PAC9064644 | CARGO | — | May 26, 2008 | May 26, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | PAC9064644 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 26, 2008 | May 26, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 476347 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 26, 2007 | May 26, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 476347 | CARGO | — | May 26, 2007 | May 26, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | M015970 | CARGO | — | May 26, 2006 | May 26, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | L046770 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 26, 2006 | May 26, 2007 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 26, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 26, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 26, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Oct 9, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Sep 7, 2012
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Sep 6, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
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May 26, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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May 26, 2011insuranceCANCEL — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
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May 13, 2011
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May 26, 2010insuranceCANCEL — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
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May 14, 2010
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May 26, 2008insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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May 16, 2008
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May 26, 2007insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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May 26, 2007insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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May 17, 2007
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Jun 5, 2006
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE AR | AR | 6 | 1 |
| US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE | TX | 5 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| EVANSVILLE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| INDIANAPOLIS IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| ELIZABETHTOWN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| SLIDELL LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| NEW PHILADELPHIA OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 1 | 0 |
| WILMINGTON OH | OH | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a CMV | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC560579
common · ACTIVE · MC
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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Owner Operator Services Inc
BOC-3 process agent · 34,543 carriers served
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29 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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