DM EXPRESS INC
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL
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 and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 25 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DM EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1749223) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): DINYO MOLLOV (Company officer); STRATIYA MOLLOV (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 25 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1749223/ As of: Jul 20, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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.
Driver OOS 1.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 32.7% vs peer median 15.8% (worse). n=26441 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: Caution.
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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InsuranceSPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 13, 2026
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Process AgentSKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC773697ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 24 | 15 | 0 |
| Trailers | 20 | 25 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 25 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 172 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 123 | 123 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 1.63% | 17.07% | 100% |
| 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
DM EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1749223. 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 39 power units and 44 drivers, with 172 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 32.7%. 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.
DM EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 39 power units and 44 drivers, based in Elk Grove Village, IL. Across 129 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 17.1% out-of-service rate, with 7 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
129 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 316% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (18) and SD (11), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
17.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 39 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 44 drivers; Stoughton, Freightliner, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 26,441 ACTIVE carriers operating 19–59 power units (±50% of this carrier's 39 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (IL) | 17 | 1 | 5.9% | May 29, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | May 21, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | May 15, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | May 29, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 14, 2024 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 4, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 16, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 18, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Stoughton | 137 | |
| Freightliner | 95 | |
| Volvo | 51 | |
| Western Star | 17 | |
| Wabash National | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 3 |
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 | — | 0.25 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 13 | — | 0.57 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 18 | — | 2.99 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | — | 5.97 | 6 | — | 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 (172 rows) View all 172 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88225861 | Jun 23, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88175375 | Jun 17, 2026 | OK | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88125899 | Jun 11, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 88136771 | Jun 10, 2026 | IN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 88003526 | May 29, 2026 | MO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88000678 | May 29, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87939125 | May 21, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87906205 | May 18, 2026 | ND | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E1PC, 395.3A1-HOSPD | No |
| 87866983 | May 15, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.47E | Yes |
| 87867818 | May 13, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87795448 | May 8, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.11A1-LFTSM | Yes |
| 87645934 | Apr 21, 2026 | OH | 2 | JACKSON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87593457 | Apr 16, 2026 | NE | 3 | HEBRON NE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87572685 | Apr 13, 2026 | IL | 2 | I74 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87474466 | Apr 1, 2026 | KS | 2 | KS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87454511 | Mar 31, 2026 | SD | 2 | DELL RAPIDS SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.207F-SDAS, 393.48A-BMBCBD | Yes |
| 87450963 | Mar 31, 2026 | GA | 3 | ALBANY GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87442232 | Mar 26, 2026 | TX | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 87466708 | Mar 24, 2026 | TX | 1 | 512M IH20 EB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2UV | No |
| 87242138 | Mar 6, 2026 | NC | 3 | US 421 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87211304 | Mar 4, 2026 | UT | 2 | BEAVER UT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A2-TAOTLM, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 87129423 | Feb 23, 2026 | NM | 2 | CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87126469 | Feb 23, 2026 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.8A, 395.24 | No |
| 87088285 | Feb 18, 2026 | NC | 2 | I-95 S |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9TS | Yes |
| 87073274 | Feb 16, 2026 | AZ | 2 | SANDERS AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
Recent Crashes (25 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY0073301084 | Mar 3, 2026 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400349706 | Aug 23, 2025 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NE0225009174 | Feb 19, 2025 | NE | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WV202502493A | Jan 5, 2025 | WV | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| SC0024259341 | Jul 8, 2024 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003479074 | Jul 8, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003403650 | Apr 30, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002908345 | Jan 18, 2023 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY0202215589 | Dec 21, 2022 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV202226043A | Oct 17, 2022 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002619853 | Apr 29, 2022 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0903960208 | Jan 15, 2022 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA009885700X | Nov 12, 2020 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000112040 | Aug 25, 2020 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0072463282 | Jan 11, 2020 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300576896 | Oct 17, 2019 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000079023 | Apr 25, 2019 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX001484956 | Mar 15, 2019 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0903235760 | Oct 8, 2018 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX001037079 | Jan 3, 2018 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX000789536 | Apr 30, 2017 | IL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MN0163140079 | Nov 9, 2016 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX000570288 | Aug 16, 2016 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0902105154 | Oct 22, 2013 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0131825290 | Jun 27, 2013 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (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.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Mar 20, 2012 | MC773697-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | SHD-84229579 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 13, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF012688 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 20, 2023 | Feb 13, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF012688 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 13, 2023 | Mar 20, 2023 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 978580001 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 3, 2021 | Feb 13, 2023 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 978580001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 13, 2018 | May 3, 2021 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0051145001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 13, 2016 | Feb 13, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00033115 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 13, 2015 | Feb 13, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00032713 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 13, 2014 | Feb 13, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0596413 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 13, 2013 | Feb 13, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1386713 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2012 | Mar 12, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1386713 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2012 | Feb 13, 2013 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 13, 2026insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 9, 2026
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Mar 20, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 13, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 3, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 13, 2018insuranceCANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 9, 2018
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Feb 13, 2016insuranceCANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Feb 12, 2016
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Feb 13, 2015insuranceCANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Feb 9, 2015
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Feb 13, 2014insuranceCANCEL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
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Feb 3, 2014
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Mar 12, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 14, 2013
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Feb 13, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 20, 2012
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC773697
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT 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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CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 32,005 carriers served
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172 inspections
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25 reportable crashes
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How to verify DM 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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