AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE
USDOT 174684 • 1091 ARMAND BOMBARDIER, TERREBONNE, QC, J6Y 1S9
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-129875 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 20, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 07CBC25971 | ON FILE | May 25, 2023 | Sep 5, 2024 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 277JG5320 | ON FILE | Jul 21, 2006 | Jul 21, 2012 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 07CBC25971 | REPLACED | May 25, 2023 | May 25, 2023 |
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 07CBC0725971 | REPLACED | Jul 21, 2020 | May 25, 2023 |
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 07 CBC 0725971 | REPLACED | Jul 21, 2012 | Jul 21, 2020 |
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 07 CBC 0725971 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2012 | Aug 14, 2020 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD | 1850053 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 27, 2005 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD | CBP 0850053 | REPLACED | Oct 9, 1997 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD | CBP0850053 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1997 | Oct 9, 1997 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD | CBP0850053 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 1, 1997 | Apr 18, 1998 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | N08020171993/76Q | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 1994 | Mar 7, 1995 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | NO8020171 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 1986 | Nov 17, 1988 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | 07CBC25971 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2024 | Sep 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | 07CBC0725971 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2023 | May 25, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | 07CBC25971 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2023 | May 25, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | 07 CBC 0725971 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2020 | Aug 14, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | 07 CBC 0725971 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2020 | Jul 21, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 277JG5320 | BIPD | Jul 21, 2012 | Jul 21, 2012 |
| CANCEL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | 1850053 | BIPD | Jul 27, 2005 | Jul 27, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CBP 0850053 | BIPD | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CBP0850053 | BIPD | Apr 18, 1998 | Apr 18, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CBP0850053 | BIPD | Oct 9, 1997 | Oct 9, 1997 |
| CANCEL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | N08020171993/76Q | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 1995 | Mar 7, 1995 |
| CANCEL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | NO8020171 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 1988 | Nov 17, 1988 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-129875 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC129875 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC129875 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2020 |
| MC129875 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 5, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC129875 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 10, 1998 | REVOKED | Aug 2, 2005 |
| MC129875 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 1988 | REVOKED | Unknown |
| MC129875 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 29, 1969 | REVOKED | Aug 2, 2005 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 57 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from 57 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 12 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(1)(iii) | Driver failed to add file comment per safety officers request | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 2 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8A-HOSPVI | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (57 inspections)
Showing 50 of 57
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-66 WEST | ...MM7570 | AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE |
| Jul 30, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 3, 2012 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2011 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 1999 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 17, 1995 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records