TWINS EXPRESS LLC
PALMVIEW, TX
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 · 1644 days Aug 31, 2011 → Mar 1, 2016
- Contract (Property) gap · 1641 days Inactive Sep 6, 2011 → reinstated Mar 4, 2016
- 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 — TWINS EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 1506372) 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): ROBERTO GOMEZ (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 1644 days — Aug 31, 2011 → Mar 1, 2016 • Contract (Property) gap · 1641 days — Inactive Sep 6, 2011 → reinstated Mar 4, 2016 • 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 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1506372/ 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
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 6.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 15% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197557 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 1, 2023
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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 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 47 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.9% | 13.79% | — |
| 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
TWINS EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in PALMVIEW, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1506372. 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 6 drivers, with 47 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 15.0%. 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.
TWINS EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 6 drivers, based in Palmview, TX. Across 30 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract.
30 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (17) and KS (5), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (55.1% of violations); top code 393.9 (Inoperable Required Lamp) cited 5 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Kenworth, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,557 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 6, 2011 to Mar 4, 2016 (1641 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 31, 2011 to Mar 1, 2016 (1644 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 41 | |
| Utility | 26 | |
| Great Dane | 9 | |
| Wabash National | 5 |
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 | 6 | — | 1.59 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 2.69 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | — | 6.60 | 7 | — | 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 (47 rows) View all 47 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88185460 | Jun 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.78 | No |
| 88053452 | Jun 5, 2026 | KS | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87227256 | Mar 3, 2026 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9, 393.9TS, 393.55D3 | Yes |
| 86948380 | Jan 29, 2026 | TX | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86872380 | Jan 21, 2026 | CO | 3 | LIMON CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86806174 | Jan 14, 2026 | KS | 2 | ks-belleville-m.c.i.s.-#58 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.9A-LTSIR, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86729192 | Jan 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | US287 NB CHILDRESS SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86471083 | Dec 2, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-logan-county---109 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 395.34A1-ELDDFN, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | Yes |
| 86444972 | Nov 28, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH37 SB THREE RIVERS SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9TS, 395.8, 395.8F01 | Yes |
| 86098163 | Oct 16, 2025 | TX | 2 | US 83 MP 62 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85953293 | Oct 1, 2025 | TX | 2 | 368V US287 SB |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85867076 | Sep 24, 2025 | OK | 2 | I-35 MM 216 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.55E-B, 395.8D10-HOSF, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85444113 | Aug 7, 2025 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11, 396.17C | No |
| 85067103 | Jun 25, 2025 | CO | 3 | LAMAR CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84957035 | Jun 13, 2025 | CO | 3 | LAMAR CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.32B-ELDDFR | No |
| 84913714 | Jun 10, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-norton-county---137 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84720119 | May 16, 2025 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.55C1, 393.55E | No |
| 84719487 | May 12, 2025 | TX | 2 | US 60 MP 430 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9, 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 84522604 | Apr 28, 2025 | WY | 3 | US85 POE |
Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84182518 | Mar 10, 2025 | TX | 2 | US 377 MM 546 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83515158 | Jan 1, 2025 | OK | 3 | 5 MILE S OF BOISE CITY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83539380 | Dec 31, 2024 | TX | 2 | US83 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9, 395.8A-ELD, 393.78 | Yes |
| 83516009 | Dec 31, 2024 | NE | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83219072 | Nov 15, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83096662 | Oct 31, 2024 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9, 393.75C, 393.55D3 | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX75TEHQE105 | May 21, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NE0220013410 | Apr 12, 2020 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5IGCHQE1IL | Jul 17, 2019 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
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 | MC565146 | 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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| Apr 20, 2017 | MC565146-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Mar 3, 2017 | MC565146 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Mar 4, 2016 | MC565146-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 27, 2010 | MC565146-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jun 16, 2006 | MC565146-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (23 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0215440001 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 1, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA2015-04 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA2015-03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA2015-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA2015 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 4, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA2015 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | PMT3001016-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | PMT3001016 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 5, 2017 | Mar 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | PMT3001016 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2017 | Apr 5, 2017 | NAME CHANGED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30298 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 1644 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 31, 2011 to Mar 1, 2016 | ||||||
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA504909 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 31, 2010 | Aug 31, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 7562001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 25, 2010 | Sep 30, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 7562001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 25, 2010 | Aug 31, 2010 | REPLACED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA503155-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 19, 2010 | May 18, 2010 | REPLACED |
| FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP | CAT2008-0012-01-10-4010 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 18, 2010 | Jul 25, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | STC579423 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 19, 2009 | May 19, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 42-1900-00316 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 19, 2008 | May 19, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | MI4209-26738 | CARGO | — | May 19, 2008 | Jul 10, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 42-1900-00316 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 9, 2008 | May 19, 2008 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PDA00278701 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 19, 2007 | May 19, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PDA00278701 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 19, 2007 | May 9, 2008 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | L048370 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 19, 2006 | May 19, 2007 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 1, 2023insuranceCANCEL — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 22, 2023
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Mar 1, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 24, 2022
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Mar 1, 2021
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Mar 1, 2021insuranceCANCEL — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 4, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 25, 2020
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Mar 1, 2019insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
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Feb 27, 2019
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Mar 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
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Feb 23, 2018
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Apr 20, 2017
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Apr 5, 2017
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Apr 5, 2017insuranceNAMECHG — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
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Apr 5, 2017authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 1, 2017insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 28, 2017
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Sep 6, 2011
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Sep 6, 2011authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Sep 6, 2011authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 1641 days (through Mar 4, 2016)
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Aug 31, 2011insuranceCANCEL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 31, 2011insurance gapCoverage gap: 1644 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 1, 2016)
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Sep 30, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Aug 31, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Aug 2, 2010
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Aug 2, 2010authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 25, 2010insuranceCANCEL — FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP
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Jun 23, 2010
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May 19, 2010insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 18, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 14, 2010
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Jul 10, 2009insuranceCANCEL — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 19, 2009insuranceCANCEL — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 18, 2009
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May 19, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 19, 2008insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 9, 2008
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May 9, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE | TX | 4 | 1 |
| LAMAR CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| US83 | TX | 2 | 1 |
| US 83 MP 62 | TX | 2 | 0 |
| LIMON CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| BELLEVILLE | KS | 1 | 0 |
| 5 MILE S OF BOISE CITY | OK | 1 | 0 |
| BOISE CITY SCALE HOUSE | OK | 1 | 1 |
| I-35 MM 216 | OK | 1 | 0 |
| 368V US287 SB | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 3 | 3 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC565146
common · N · MC
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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47 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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