FONTANA TRANSPORT INC
FONTANA, CA
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 and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FONTANA TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 1551417) 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): NICOLAS CISNEROS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1551417/ 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 A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). 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 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 3.4% vs peer median 12.5% (better). n=65092 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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 May 2, 2021
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC576235ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 17 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 75 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 22.86% | 0% | — |
| 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
FONTANA TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in FONTANA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1551417. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 14 power units and 18 drivers, with 75 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.
FONTANA TRANSPORT INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 18 drivers, based in Fontana, CA. Across 40 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
40 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 25% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AR (14) and CA (8), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (46.4% of violations); top code 391.11B2-Q (Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I) cited 5 times, 5 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 18 drivers; International, Wabash National, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 65,092 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–21 power units (±50% of this carrier's 14 unit fleet).
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 |
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| Arkansas (AR) | 13 | 3 | 23.1% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 48 | |
| Wabash National | 43 | |
| Freightliner | 18 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 18 | |
| Custom Scott | 2 | |
| Wana | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 7 | — | 2.35 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 7 | — | 1.25 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 1.88 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 1.97 | 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 (75 rows) View all 75 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88334111 | Jul 6, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 391.11B2-Q, 392.2-LCDLR | Yes |
| 88079445 | Jun 8, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87747017 | May 2, 2026 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 24 | No |
| 87533720 | Apr 8, 2026 | AR | 1 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87295626 | Mar 13, 2026 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87172906 | Feb 27, 2026 | TN | 3 | LEXINGTON TN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 391.11B2-Q, 392.2-SLLS2, 395.8A | Yes |
| 87042830 | Feb 12, 2026 | OK | 3 | ok-i-40-@-mm-236 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 391.11B2-Q, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 86831028 | Jan 17, 2026 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
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2 | 391.11B2-Q, 392.2-SLLML | Yes |
| 86621698 | Dec 18, 2025 | TN | 3 | STANTON TN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86063157 | Oct 11, 2025 | AR | 1 | VAN BUREN AR |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
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3 | 391.11B2-Q, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.3A1-HOSPD | Yes |
| 85948849 | Oct 1, 2025 | AZ | 2 | HOLBROOK AZ |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.11B2-Q | Yes |
| 85895296 | Sep 25, 2025 | AZ | 1 | TOPOCK AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11A1-CSURR | No |
| 85781155 | Sep 11, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 383.23A2 | Yes |
| 85651439 | Sep 1, 2025 | AR | 1 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 85026326 | Jun 19, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84681174 | May 14, 2025 | MS | 2 | OLIVE BRANCH EAST BOUND |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84628947 | May 8, 2025 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 84503080 | Apr 28, 2025 | OK | 1 | SEQUOYAH PORT OF ENTRY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LTSIR | No |
| 84534841 | Apr 24, 2025 | AR | 2 | VAN BUREN AR |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84155197 | Mar 18, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83934652 | Feb 19, 2025 | CA | 1 | NORTH CAJON SCALES |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 86206989 | Feb 5, 2025 | NM | 3 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83760572 | Jan 30, 2025 | OK | 2 | I-40 AT MM71 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83758138 | Jan 29, 2025 | AZ | 3 | TOPOCK AZ |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83742038 | Jan 28, 2025 | CA | 1 | CAJON NORTHBOUND SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (17 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ0I25046140 | Jul 31, 2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0030334656 | Dec 2, 2023 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK0021008675 | Apr 18, 2021 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300647308 | Aug 25, 2020 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NM0710625079 | Feb 4, 2020 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8551902362 | Jul 16, 2019 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2018543673 | Jun 25, 2018 | AR | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0008345440 | Mar 1, 2017 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0071850465 | Sep 17, 2016 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8501600088 | Jan 31, 2016 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0006302455 | Dec 11, 2013 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3OXFHQE1ZM | Jan 9, 2013 | TX | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR0012065896 | Jun 5, 2012 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL002614806A | Feb 18, 2012 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0005070302 | Jan 26, 2011 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0004894931 | Sep 30, 2010 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX2XCAHQE12O | Mar 27, 2010 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 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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| May 15, 2009 | MC576235-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Oct 12, 2006 | MC576235-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (20 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 | A0173758001 | 91X | $750,000 | May 2, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | WGTCA000088-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2020 | May 2, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | WGTCA000088-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2019 | May 2, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP40031 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 29, 2018 | May 2, 2019 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP40031 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2018 | Sep 29, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30015 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2017 | May 3, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP20009 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2016 | May 2, 2017 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP10012 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2015 | May 2, 2016 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG6706 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2014 | May 2, 2015 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG5362 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2013 | May 2, 2014 | REPLACED |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM3911841 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2013 | May 1, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM3911841 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2012 | Jan 18, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-547431 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-547431 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2010 | May 1, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2504059 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2009 | May 1, 2010 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 72MS IV7705 | CARGO | — | May 1, 2009 | Apr 2, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2504059 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2009 | May 29, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TK506281 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 26, 2006 | May 7, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TK506281 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 26, 2006 | May 1, 2009 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TK506281 | CARGO | — | Sep 26, 2006 | May 7, 2009 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 2, 2021insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 29, 2021
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May 4, 2020
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May 2, 2020insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 2, 2020insuranceCANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 2, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 29, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 18, 2018
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May 3, 2018
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May 3, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 2, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 2, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 2, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 2, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 3, 2013
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May 1, 2013insuranceCANCEL — GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG
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Jan 18, 2013insuranceCANCEL — GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG
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Jan 4, 2013
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May 2, 2012
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May 1, 2012insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 2, 2011
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May 1, 2011insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 29, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 15, 2009
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May 13, 2009
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May 13, 2009authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 7, 2009insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 7, 2009insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 15 | 2 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 5 | 1 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 3 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 2 | 0 |
| FLAGSTAFF AZ | AZ | 2 | 0 |
| INTERSTATE 40 | AZ | 2 | 0 |
| TOPOCK AZ | AZ | 2 | 0 |
| SEQUOYAH POE | OK | 2 | 1 |
| SEQUOYAH PORT OF ENTRY | OK | 2 | 0 |
| CONWAY COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 3 | 2 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC576235
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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75 inspections
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17 reportable crashes
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