BERKELEY TOWING INC

USDOT 1681738 • DBA: SHEA'S TOWING • 9 WHIPPLE ST, CUMBERLAND, RI, 02864

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,681,738
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
4017241111
Power Units (MCS-150)
21
Drivers (MCS-150)
15
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
500,000
Physical Address
9 WHIPPLE ST, CUMBERLAND, RI, 02864
Mailing Address
9 WHIPPLE STREET, CUMBERLAND, RI, 02864
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 24, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-811353ACTIVEUnknownOct 25, 2024
Common CarrierMC-811353ACTIVEUnknownOct 25, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP427073ON FILEOct 24, 2023Oct 24, 2024

Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP321938REPLACEDOct 24, 2022Oct 24, 2023
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP216107REPLACEDJan 21, 2022Oct 24, 2022
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP216107REPLACEDJan 3, 2022Jan 21, 2022
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP216107CANCELLEDJan 3, 2022Feb 9, 2022
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP216107REPLACEDOct 24, 2021Jan 3, 2022
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP216107CANCELLEDOct 24, 2021Jan 9, 2022
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP111867CANCELLEDJun 28, 2021Oct 24, 2021
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP111867CANCELLEDOct 24, 2020Jul 11, 2021
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP111867REPLACEDOct 24, 2020Jun 28, 2021
OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAS (16) 56958931REPLACEDOct 24, 2015Oct 24, 2020
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCRI0005380399-5CANCELLEDSep 1, 2015Nov 26, 2015
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCRI 000 5380399-5REPLACEDSep 1, 2015Sep 1, 2015
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCRI0005380399-5REPLACEDSep 1, 2015Oct 24, 2015
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPTOWK002839-03CANCELLEDSep 1, 2014Sep 1, 2015
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPTOWK002839-02CANCELLEDSep 1, 2013Sep 1, 2014
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPTOWK002839-01CANCELLEDDec 27, 2012Sep 1, 2013

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP427073BIPD/PrimaryOct 24, 2024Oct 24, 2024
TERM/REPLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP321938BIPD/PrimaryOct 24, 2023Oct 24, 2023
TERM/REPLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP216107BIPD/PrimaryOct 24, 2022Oct 24, 2022
TERM/CANCLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP216107BIPD/PrimaryFeb 9, 2022Feb 9, 2022
TERM/REPLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP216107BIPD/PrimaryJan 21, 2022Jan 21, 2022
TERM/CANCLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP216107BIPD/PrimaryJan 9, 2022Jan 9, 2022
TERM/REPLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP216107BIPD/PrimaryJan 3, 2022Jan 3, 2022
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP111867BIPD/PrimaryOct 24, 2021Oct 24, 2021
TERM/CANCLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP111867BIPD/PrimaryJul 11, 2021Jul 11, 2021
TERM/REPLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP111867BIPD/PrimaryJun 28, 2021Jun 28, 2021
TERM/REPLOHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANYBAS (16) 56958931BIPD/PrimaryOct 24, 2020Oct 24, 2020
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CRI0005380399-5BIPD/PrimaryNov 26, 2015Nov 26, 2015
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CRI0005380399-5BIPD/PrimaryOct 24, 2015Oct 24, 2015
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CRI 000 5380399-5BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2015Sep 1, 2015
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK002839-03BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2015Sep 1, 2015
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK002839-02BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2014Sep 1, 2014
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK002839-01BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2013Sep 1, 2013

Authority Action History (18 events)

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Authority Action History (18 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC811353COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 27, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 25, 2024
MC811353CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 27, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 25, 2024
MC811353COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 13, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 24, 2022
MC811353CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 13, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 24, 2022
MC811353CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 13, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 4, 2022
MC811353COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 13, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 4, 2022
MC811353COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 27, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 18, 2021
MC811353CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 27, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 18, 2021
MC811353COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 14, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 29, 2021
MC811353CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 14, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 29, 2021
MC811353CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 5, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 3, 2015
MC811353COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 5, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 3, 2015
MC811353COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 5, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 2, 2014
MC811353CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 5, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 2, 2014
MC811353CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 5, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 30, 2013
MC811353COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 5, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 30, 2013
MC811353MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 16, 2013Unknown
MC811353MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJan 16, 2013Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
18%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
40
Violations
68
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.5%
Driver OOS %
7.5%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
21
Drivers (MCS-150)
15
Crash Records
6

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
4
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 40 of 40 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

8 states40 inspections

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Violation Summary (68 violations from 40 inspections)

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Violation Summary (68 violations from 40 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions404Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2WGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL22Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.45BExpired medical examiner's certificate10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.51(a)CDL disqualification - major offense1010Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110Cargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.104(f)(3)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130(b)Cargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(b)Unauthorized tinting on windshield103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
7.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-15.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
7.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
+0.8 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.70vs nat'l 1.80
-0.10 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (40 inspections)

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Inspection History (40 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 12, 202687268000BRANFORDCTLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.55C1-BNo
Mar 5, 202687213605H-BECKETMALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLTL, 393.95FNo
Feb 17, 202687112056LINCOLN RIRILevel 3PALMERS MA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 18, 202586349783PITTSFIELD - SCALES NBMELevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.60DNo
Sep 30, 202585927290YORK - SCALESMELevel 3FONA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 23, 202585845441WESTBROOKCTLevel 2MANN SEMI-TRAILER3393.9A-LHLI, 393.11A1-LLPL, 392.9A2-CNo
Aug 6, 202585419223H-SEEKONKMALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR7392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.95A1, 392.2-SLLEWG2No
Jul 28, 202585389833WARWICK RIRILevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 28, 202585389601WARWICK RIRILevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 1, 202586192811NHNHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 1, 202585151850RANDOLPH SB RAVTLevel 3TALB SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 12, 202584933550H-BELLINGHAMMALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 15, 202584673690UNION SCALECTLevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK6383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA1Yes
Apr 17, 202584421979WATERFORDCTLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA3Yes
Apr 8, 202584339256H-ROWLEYMALevel 2MNTR SEMI-TRAILER3396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LLPLNo
Mar 3, 202584024177H-WESTWOODMALevel 2TALB SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 14, 202583610600YORK - SCALESMELevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK3383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.9A-HLLH, 393.95A1Yes
Jan 6, 202583536214H-BOXBOROMALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLLRNo
Dec 2, 202483286176H-MANSFIELDMALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2WG, 392.2-SLLEWG3No
Nov 8, 202483162165CHESTNUT RIDGE NYNYLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK9392.2-SLLED, 396.17C-PI, 393.75G-TAOWYes
Oct 29, 202483035505H-WALPOLEMALevel 2MNTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 22, 202483022362WARWICK RIRILevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 18, 202482702998WINDHAM SCALES SOUTHBOUNDNHLevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.45BNo
Sep 5, 202482595059H-CHELMSFORDMALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 4, 202482583155H-DEDHAMMALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1383.51(a)No
Aug 14, 202482380285H-STURBRIDGEMALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.95(a), 393.110Yes
Aug 5, 202482294431RoadsideCTLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.16(a), 392.2No
Apr 23, 202481415781GUILFORDCTLevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 12, 202481361552NEWPORTVTLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8(a)(1)No
Apr 10, 202481345207TOWNSEND DEDELevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Mar 21, 202481173213RT 95S @ EXIT 36A (ROUTE 195)RILevel 3FONA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 3, 202481010982H-BROCKTONMALevel 2LANL SEMI-TRAILER5393.11, 393.60(d), 393.104(f)(3)Yes
Feb 12, 202480834817H-DEDHAMMALevel 3FRUE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Feb 5, 202480798432H-MILTONMALevel 3FONA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 23, 202480674989H-WHATLEYMALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 393.60(d)No
Oct 30, 202380048081YORKMELevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 23, 202379990065H-MANSFIELDMALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 1, 202379577931RoadsideRILevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 14, 202378886752H-BOXFORDMALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.60(d), 393.11No
Jun 14, 202378886753H-BOXFORDMALevel 2MNTR SEMI-TRAILER5392.2, 393.60(d), 393.60(b)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

28 total · 17.9% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (6 records)

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Crash History (6 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 22, 2025MAINJURY01LYNNLYNNFIELD ST @ OAKDALE RD...605299BERKELEY TOWING INC
Sep 6, 2024MATOW00WEST SPRINGFIELDRIVERDALE ST @ M ST...468164SHEA'S TOWING
Oct 17, 2023MATOW00BOSTONTOBIN BRIDGE SB...349836SHEA'S TOWING
Dec 11, 2015MATOW00
Apr 15, 2010CTINJURY01
Aug 28, 2009RITOW00

Compliance Timeline

25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 22, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in MA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 25, 2024
Authority
Oct 25, 2024
Authority
Oct 24, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 6, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 24, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 17, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 24, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 9, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 21, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 9, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 3, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 24, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 11, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 28, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 24, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 11, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 26, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 24, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 15, 2010
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 28, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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