- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 376 days (since Jul 7, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
PONY EXPRESS INC
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 376 days (since Jul 7, 2025).
- Prior insurance gap · 224 days Feb 22, 2007 → Oct 4, 2007
- Common (Property) gap · 258 days Inactive Feb 28, 2007 → reinstated Nov 13, 2007
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- BOC-3 process agent on file EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PONY EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1671281) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): ADAM SWIECH (Company officer) Blockers: • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 376 days (since Jul 7, 2025). Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 224 days — Feb 22, 2007 → Oct 4, 2007 • Common (Property) gap · 258 days — Inactive Feb 28, 2007 → reinstated Nov 13, 2007 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1671281/ As of: Jul 17, 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 F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 60/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
F
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 60/100 — letter capped at F. 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.
No active BIPD/Primary on file since Jul 7, 2025.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 10% (worse). n=93853 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: Do not book.
Uninsured since Jul 7, 2025
Company profile
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 11 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 50% | — |
| 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
PONY EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in SCHAUMBURG, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1671281. 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 11 power units and 12 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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.
PONY EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 12 drivers, with 19 years on FMCSA's records, based in Schaumburg, IL. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 62% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (1) and IN (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (75.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Freightliner is the most-inspected make.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 93,853 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 28, 2007 to Nov 13, 2007 (258 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 22, 2007 to Oct 4, 2007 (224 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 7 |
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 | 1 | — | 0.50 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 11.00 | 11 | — | 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 (11 rows) View all 11 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84375963 | Apr 10, 2025 | IL | 2 | I-39 |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83583649 | Jan 9, 2025 | WI | 1 | JANESVILLE WI |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.9A-LCL | Yes |
| 81625667 | May 16, 2024 | IN | 2 | MARTINSVILLE IN |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81246526 | Mar 28, 2024 | IN | 2 | LAFAYETTE IN |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79634064 | Sep 7, 2023 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.11 | No |
| 79354724 | Aug 7, 2023 | MO | 2 | I29 WATSON |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79329325 | Aug 3, 2023 | IL | 3 | I88 |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78676347 | May 19, 2023 | IL | 1 | il-018---bolingbrook---i-55-n/b |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78643608 | May 16, 2023 | AR | 1 | ar-crawford-county(alma-east-stn) |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78556944 | Apr 28, 2023 | IL | 3 | I-90 |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78524880 | Apr 26, 2023 | US | 1 | ADELIA |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX002105117 | Dec 22, 2020 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC577797 | common | INACTIVE | — |
MC Certificate Documents (3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2009 | MC577797-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Nov 13, 2007 | MC577797-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Oct 18, 2006 | MC577797-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (27 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7803545 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 7, 2023 | Jul 7, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7803545 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 7, 2023 | Nov 7, 2023 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 550226001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 7, 2021 | Nov 7, 2023 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP8901445 01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 7, 2020 | Nov 7, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883412 01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 7, 2019 | Nov 7, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN134555 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2013 | Dec 10, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN134555 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2013 | Nov 6, 2013 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN134555 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2013 | Nov 7, 2019 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN134555 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2013 | Nov 6, 2013 | REPLACED |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0164853 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2012 | Nov 23, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0164853 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2012 | Nov 6, 2013 | REPLACED |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 164853 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2011 | Nov 6, 2011 | REPLACED |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 164853 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2011 | Nov 7, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 164853 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2011 | Aug 13, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP164853 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2010 | Sep 17, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP164853 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2010 | Nov 6, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-463M9339-TIL-10 | CARGO | — | Nov 6, 2010 | Sep 16, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP164853 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2010 | Nov 6, 2010 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02730303 | CARGO | — | Nov 6, 2009 | Nov 6, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02730302 | CARGO | — | Nov 6, 2008 | Nov 6, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP164853 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2008 | Nov 6, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 164853 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2007 | Jun 12, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02730301 | CARGO | — | Nov 6, 2007 | Nov 6, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6004821 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 4, 2007 | Nov 15, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 224 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 22, 2007 to Oct 4, 2007 | ||||||
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 14, 2025
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Jul 14, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 7, 2025insuranceCANCEL — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 22, 2023
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Nov 7, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 7, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 7, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Nov 3, 2021
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Nov 7, 2020insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Nov 4, 2020
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Dec 10, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 7, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 16, 2018insuranceCANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Nov 23, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 8, 2013
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Nov 6, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 6, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 13, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 13, 2012
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Nov 7, 2012insuranceCANCEL — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 6, 2011insuranceCANCEL — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 6, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 4, 2011
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Sep 23, 2011
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Sep 17, 2011insuranceCANCEL — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 10, 2010
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Nov 6, 2010insuranceCANCEL — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 6, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 6, 2010insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 9, 2009
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Nov 6, 2009insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 22, 2009
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Jun 22, 2009authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 12, 2009insuranceCANCEL — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 6, 2008
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Nov 6, 2008insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 16, 2007
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Nov 15, 2007insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 28, 2007
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Feb 28, 2007authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-39 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I88 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-90 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| LAFAYETTE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| MARTINSVILLE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| I29 WATSON | MO | 1 | 0 |
| ADELIA | US | 1 | 0 |
| JANESVILLE WI | WI | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC577797
common · INACTIVE · MC
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BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,641 carriers served
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11 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify PONY EXPRESS INC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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