A R D EXPRESS INC
Joins 29 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 2, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — A R D EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1590621) 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 — Vehicle 28.6% vs peer 14.3% • 2 fatalities on crash record — 25 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1590621/ As of: Oct 2, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 2, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 85/100). 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 28.6% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=23429 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 2009-01-28 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceCHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jul 1, 2025
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC588686ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 25 | 17 | 0 |
| Trailers | 120 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 25 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 48 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 27.59% | — |
| 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%).
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 23,429 ACTIVE carriers operating 21–63 power units (±50% of this carrier's 42 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (29 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Michigan (MI) | 10 | 5 | 50.0% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 22, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 24, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
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 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.41 | 0 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 0.73 | 1 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | — | 4.56 | 5 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (48 rows) View all 48 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89118218 | Sep 28, 2026 | MI | 3 | MI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| 89088657 | Sep 23, 2026 | MI | 2 | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88768745 | Aug 22, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88657976 | Aug 7, 2026 | KY | 1 | — | — | 1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 88491690 | Jul 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A | Yes |
| 88161421 | Jun 16, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87585615 | Apr 14, 2026 | NM | 1 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87387347 | Mar 24, 2026 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 87261437 | Mar 11, 2026 | KY | 2 | WALTON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 87235244 | Mar 6, 2026 | AZ | 3 | VAIL AZ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.3A3II, 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86946778 | Feb 2, 2026 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86876036 | Jan 22, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9B-LRLIWR | Yes |
| 86766841 | Jan 10, 2026 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86599566 | Dec 16, 2025 | OH | 3 | CONVOY OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86372056 | Nov 18, 2025 | NM | 1 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86307964 | Nov 6, 2025 | IN | 3 | CHESTERTON IN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85887216 | Sep 25, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 85543708 | Aug 19, 2025 | MI | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85361963 | Jul 30, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-swartz-creek-rest-area(i69-eb) |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85142791 | Jul 4, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84975529 | Jun 17, 2025 | MI | 1 | JONES RD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84333408 | Mar 30, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH35 MM59 NB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84267821 | Mar 26, 2025 | AR | 3 | MALVERN AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84215449 | Mar 25, 2025 | MI | 1 | mi-canton-rest-area---n/b-i-275 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LFTSI | Yes |
| 83862398 | Feb 11, 2025 | MI | 3 | SAGINAW HWY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLFC | No |
Recent Crashes (25 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX7A0CHQE1GE | Oct 17, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103194513 | Jan 6, 2022 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0102818748 | Oct 29, 2020 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0903496880 | Dec 1, 2019 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5DUFHQE18E | May 26, 2018 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX501CHQE1MO | Sep 14, 2017 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA3451701904 | Jul 22, 2017 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0902937946 | Jun 3, 2017 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILU140287553 | Mar 22, 2017 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX4V2CHQE1S1 | Mar 18, 2017 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX4U3BHQE1E1 | Feb 15, 2017 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0009890900 | Nov 24, 2016 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX4HPEHQE15N | Nov 14, 2015 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX4FYFHQE1E8 | Sep 29, 2015 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX4AP9HQE1EX | Jan 23, 2015 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0001353216 | Apr 7, 2014 | LA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0008859357 | Jan 10, 2014 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3Y9AHQE10F | Dec 13, 2013 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0013071962 | Oct 17, 2013 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0013586529 | Sep 23, 2013 | SC | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
| MO0000050584 | Aug 13, 2013 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0030064990 | Jul 18, 2013 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0004274158 | Nov 20, 2012 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX31FFHQE18Q | Jan 29, 2010 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA912974500X | Oct 14, 2009 | PA | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2009 | MC588686-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250123 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF012094 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF012076 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2023 | Jan 21, 2025 | REPLACED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | GFL0001200 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GFL0001200 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0724339 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0720712 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 6, 2018 | Jul 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 3 482 324 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 6, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07558501 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 6, 2014 | Jan 6, 2014 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07558501 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 6, 2014 | Jan 6, 2015 | REPLACED |
| COREPOINTE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAX0000004 | BIPD | — | Jan 6, 2012 | Jan 6, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY | CI1N5915 | CARGO | — | Jan 6, 2011 | Aug 8, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3041757 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 6, 2010 | Feb 8, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3041757 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 6, 2010 | Jan 6, 2012 | REPLACED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | MC3041757 | CARGO | — | Jan 6, 2009 | Feb 7, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3041757 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 6, 2009 | Jan 6, 2010 | REPLACED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | MC3041757 | CARGO | — | Jan 6, 2009 | Jan 6, 2011 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 21, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Jul 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Jul 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Jan 6, 2018insuranceCANCEL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 28, 2017
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Jan 6, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 8, 2014insuranceCANCEL — HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 7, 2014
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Jan 6, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 6, 2014insuranceCANCEL — COREPOINTE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 8, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 6, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 7, 2011insuranceTERM/CANCL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 18, 2011
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Jan 6, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 6, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 28, 2009
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Feb 8, 2007
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 3 | 0 |
| I-70 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| MALVERN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| VAIL AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| PORTAGE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| WALTON | KY | 1 | 1 |
| FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | MI | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.13(d)(3) | Upper rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC588686
common · ACTIVE · MC
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CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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COREPOINTE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD policy on file
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HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,938 carriers served
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48 inspections
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25 reportable crashes
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