GMA EXPRESS LLC
PATERSON, NJ
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 42.9% vs 23.4% national (+19.5 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — GMA EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 1688286) 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): GARY JOSEPHS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 42.9% vs 23.4% national (+19.5 pts). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1688286/ As of: Jul 25, 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 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
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: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +7 (7 → 14) · Jul 16, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceCLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 12, 2026
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC620102ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 17 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 27.27% | 36.36% | — |
| 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
GMA EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in PATERSON, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1688286. 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 14 power units and 8 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 42.9%. 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.
GMA EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 8 drivers, based in Paterson, NJ. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 58.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (7) and PA (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
58.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (55.9% of violations); top code 395.30B1-ELDDFR (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 26, 2019 to Jun 29, 2019 (3 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Power Units 7 14FMCSA 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 (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| New York (NY) | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 4, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 8 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| Volvo | 3 | |
| Wabash National | 3 | |
| International | 2 | |
| Fre | 1 | |
| Stoughton | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 1.93 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 2.25 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 3.70 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 17.61 | 18 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88430033 | Jul 16, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24D-ELDPT | No |
| 87296505 | Mar 9, 2026 | NY | 2 | SAUGERTIES NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 383.51A-SOUT, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.95K-EE | Yes |
| 87164791 | Feb 27, 2026 | PA | 2 | PA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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15 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9B-LRLIWR, 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 86537838 | Dec 4, 2025 | NY | 2 | ALBANY NY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 84141899 | Mar 11, 2025 | NY | 1 | CLIFTON PARK NY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.48A-BIAD | Yes |
| 83794445 | Jan 30, 2025 | NY | 2 | SLATE HILL NY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Yes |
| 83722903 | Jan 22, 2025 | NY | 2 | SLOATSBURG NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.55C1-B, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 83627438 | Jan 14, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 82846171 | Oct 4, 2024 | MA | 3 | H-HATFIELD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii), 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | No |
| 82750959 | Sep 25, 2024 | CT | 3 | ct-right-shoulder,-north-of-x25 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82743996 | Sep 23, 2024 | NY | 2 | ny-hancock-(wb) |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82092382 | Jul 10, 2024 | NY | 2 | ny-suffern-(double-yard) |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9(a), 396.17(c), 393.78 | Yes |
| 81755869 | May 30, 2024 | MA | 3 | H-GRAFTON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | Yes |
| 81407670 | Apr 19, 2024 | NY | 2 | SAUGERTIES TEXT STOP |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 80058554 | Oct 31, 2023 | NY | 2 | I-87 NORTH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95(f) | No |
| 79699467 | Sep 18, 2023 | PA | 2 | I78 W AT EXIT 30 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9(a), 392.9(a), 393.75(a) | Yes |
| 78866393 | Jun 5, 2023 | PA | 2 | ON I-81 NORTHBOUND WEIGH STATI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATBC0033529 | Aug 2, 2024 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0012267745 | Dec 13, 2012 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0008083009 | Apr 25, 2008 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2022 | MC620102-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Feb 26, 2018 | MC620102-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
| Feb 22, 2018 | MC620102 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BE0533000046-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 12, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBQRS0000550-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 12, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0732732 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 12, 2023 | Feb 12, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-158476-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 12, 2022 | Sep 28, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-158476-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 12, 2022 | Feb 12, 2023 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | LHT08609-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 12, 2021 | Feb 12, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | LHT08609-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 12, 2020 | Feb 12, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | AMC1002389 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 26, 2019 | Feb 12, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | AMC1002389 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 21, 2019 | Nov 26, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | AMC1002389 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 29, 2019 | Sep 21, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 3 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 26, 2019 to Jun 29, 2019 | ||||||
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | AMC1002389 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2019 | Jun 26, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | AMC1002389 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 26, 2019 | Feb 12, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | AM1002389 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 12, 2018 | May 1, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | AMC1002389 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 12, 2018 | Jan 26, 2019 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 17, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025insuranceCANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Feb 12, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 4, 2022
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Sep 29, 2022
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Sep 28, 2022insuranceCANCEL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 27, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 22, 2022
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Feb 14, 2022
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Feb 12, 2022insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
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Feb 12, 2021insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
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Feb 11, 2021
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Feb 12, 2020
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Feb 12, 2020insuranceCANCEL — ARI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 26, 2019insuranceCANCEL — ARI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 25, 2019
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Sep 21, 2019insuranceCANCEL — ARI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 27, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019insuranceCANCEL — ARI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 26, 2019insurance gapCoverage gap: 3 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 29, 2019)
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May 3, 2019
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May 1, 2019insuranceCANCEL — ARI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 12, 2019
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Feb 12, 2019insuranceCANCEL — ARI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 26, 2019insuranceCANCEL — ARI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 3, 2019
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Oct 25, 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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| H-GRAFTON | MA | 1 | 1 |
| H-HATFIELD | MA | 1 | 0 |
| ALBANY NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| CLIFTON PARK NY | NY | 1 | 1 |
| I-87 NORTH | NY | 1 | 0 |
| SAUGERTIES NY | NY | 1 | 1 |
| SAUGERTIES TEXT STOP | NY | 1 | 0 |
| SLATE HILL NY | NY | 1 | 1 |
| SLOATSBURG NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| I78 W AT EXIT 30 | PA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC620102
common · ACTIVE · MC
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CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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KNIGHTBROOK 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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EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,641 carriers served
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17 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify GMA EXPRESS LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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