AMBASSADOR TRANSPORT INC
DEARBORN, MI
Joins 32 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (Northland Insurance Company) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 26, 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.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 5.10% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 42.9% vs peer 11.1% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — AMBASSADOR TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 1662229) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 5.10% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 42.9% vs peer 11.1% On file: • 2 active operating authorities • Active insurance on file — Northland Insurance Company · BMC-91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1662229/ As of: Oct 26, 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 26, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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 5.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 42.9% vs peer median 11.1% (worse). n=74302 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +2 (10 → 12) · Jun 28, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −2 (8 → 6) · Sep 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −3 (11 → 8) · Jun 28, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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 2008-02-26 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceNorthland Insurance CompanyPolicy effective Feb 20, 2017
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC611251ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Truck tractors | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 7 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 56 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.25% | 21.88% | — |
| 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 74,302 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 3 tracked changes on record. · 2 driver-count changes
Record Changes
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Drivers 8 6FMCSA Company Census
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Drivers 11 8Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 10 12FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (27 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Kentucky (KY) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | May 11, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 12, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 30, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 13, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Volvo | 20 | |
| Freightliner | 17 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 15 | |
| Stoughton | 14 | |
| Wabash National | 7 | |
| Mack | 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 | 1 | — | 0.35 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 9 | — | 1.10 | 1 | ALERT | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 7.68 | 8 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | — | 10.50 | 11 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (56 rows) View all 56 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88847012 | Aug 29, 2026 | KY | 3 | LEXINGTON KY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88693340 | Aug 13, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88224682 | Jun 23, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87810310 | May 11, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.16-D, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 87453877 | Mar 30, 2026 | MI | 1 | mi-monroe-scale-s/b |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.47E, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 86689671 | Dec 31, 2025 | AR | 2 | LITTLE ROCK AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 395.3A3II | Yes |
| 86675787 | Dec 30, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8D11-HOSF | No |
| 86667362 | Dec 26, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9, 393.11, 393.45DLUV | No |
| 86434717 | Nov 26, 2025 | GA | 3 | TUNNEL HILL GA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.24, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 86228873 | Oct 29, 2025 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86283849 | Oct 27, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-sb-i-75-@-mm11 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.203B-CBP, 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLFC | No |
| 86146822 | Oct 23, 2025 | TN | 3 | JASPER TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 395.3A1-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 85982942 | Oct 1, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.203A | No |
| 85774408 | Sep 13, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85732781 | Sep 9, 2025 | VA | 3 | PETERSBURG VA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85585560 | Aug 21, 2025 | TX | 3 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2W | No |
| 85360385 | Jul 30, 2025 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 85229236 | Jul 9, 2025 | NY | 2 | IRVING NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45A-BHTBS, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 85079229 | Jun 24, 2025 | FL | 3 | GRAND RIDGE FL |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84994356 | Jun 19, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Yes |
| 84986804 | Jun 17, 2025 | OK | 1 | SEQUOYAH PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 393.45A-BHTBS, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 84864142 | May 30, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-i-94-@-mm-154 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 84829817 | May 30, 2025 | MO | 2 | MAYVIEW MO |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.60D | No |
| 84701977 | May 14, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-0035-in-travis-co.-(223-250 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 84393153 | Apr 12, 2025 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75C, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.45D | No |
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0107871986 | Oct 1, 2024 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009098216 | Aug 3, 2023 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0072642188 | Jun 30, 2021 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2021524186 | Apr 30, 2021 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX4Y1AHQE1Q1 | Jul 7, 2017 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0166175949 | Dec 11, 2016 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0009280563 | Feb 12, 2015 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0156010033 | Jan 25, 2015 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3X1EHQE1FO | Nov 6, 2013 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX3S2AHQE124 | May 3, 2013 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3OB7HQE1EM | Dec 12, 2012 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IL00M2246697 | Apr 23, 2012 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2011430040 | Feb 18, 2011 | OR | 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 | |
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| Feb 26, 2008 | MC611251-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 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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| Northland Insurance Company | WF006359 | BMC-91X | — | Feb 20, 2017 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF006359 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 20, 2017 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0015553001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2014 | Feb 20, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 360628 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2013 | Feb 20, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP85309A | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2011 | Feb 20, 2013 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP85309A | CARGO | — | Feb 20, 2011 | Dec 8, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP85309A | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2011 | Mar 26, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC7480359 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2009 | Feb 20, 2011 | REPLACED |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC7480359 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2009 | Mar 1, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC7480359 00 | CARGO | — | Feb 20, 2009 | Feb 20, 2011 | REPLACED |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC7480359 00 | CARGO | — | Feb 20, 2009 | Mar 1, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN580556 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2008 | Feb 20, 2009 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN580556 | CARGO | — | Feb 20, 2008 | Feb 20, 2009 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 20, 2017insuranceCANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 16, 2017
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Feb 20, 2014insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 12, 2014
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Dec 8, 2013insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 26, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 20, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 1, 2011insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 20, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 14, 2011
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Feb 20, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 26, 2008
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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| LONDON | KY | 4 | 3 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 2 | 1 |
| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 0 |
| LITTLE ROCK AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| MIDDLETOWN DE | DE | 1 | 1 |
| GRAND RIDGE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| I10 ELLAVILLE WIM-EAST | FL | 1 | 0 |
| OCALA FL | FL | 1 | 1 |
| SR60 HOPEWELL SCALE-EAST | FL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203(a) | Cab door missing/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
Booking & risk tools
Open dedicated checkers pre-filled with this USDOT — same public filings as the triage card above.
Related Records
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Field change history
History-watch change dates and as-of snapshots
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Docket MC611251
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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Northland Insurance Company
BMC-91X policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,913 carriers served
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56 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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13 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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Fleet recall search
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Insurance-lapse watch
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How FMCSA safety ratings work
BASIC percentiles and compliance review context
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BOC-3 process agents explained
Why every interstate carrier must file a process agent
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
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Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop
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Book / don't book
PASS / CAUTION / REJECT triage from public filings.
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Insurance check
BIPD gaps, cargo filings, and lapse-watch tier.
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Cancel desk
Pending L&I cancellations and coverage gaps.
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Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.