LAZY EAR TRUCKING LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 15 days Dec 26, 2013 → Jan 10, 2014
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — LAZY EAR TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 1786766) 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): MR. WILLIAM RONNEBAUM (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 15 days — Dec 26, 2013 → Jan 10, 2014 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — REGISTERED AGENTS INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1786766/ As of: Jul 24, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). 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 6.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 22.2% vs peer median 9.5% (worse). n=89160 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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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InsuranceBERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Sep 2, 2023
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Process AgentREGISTERED AGENTS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC651023ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Trailers | 28 | 1 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 11 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 36 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5.56% | 11.11% | — |
| 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
LAZY EAR TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in MERIDEN, KS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1786766. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 10 power units and 10 drivers, with 36 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 22.2%. 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.
LAZY EAR TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 10 drivers, based in Meriden, KS. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 20% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MO (5) and CO (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (53.3% of violations); top code 383.51A-LCDLRSWD (CDL disqualification - major offense) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Peterbilt, Mack, and Reitnouer are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 89,160 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 26, 2013 to Jan 10, 2014 (15 days)
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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| Missouri (MO) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 25, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.23 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.23 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.62 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 3.94 | 4 | — | 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 (36 rows) View all 36 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88373308 | Jul 8, 2026 | LA | 3 | — |
Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87700545 | Apr 28, 2026 | KY | 1 | EDDYVILLE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87664796 | Apr 22, 2026 | KS | 3 | NEODESHA KS |
Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87558012 | Apr 10, 2026 | AR | 3 | ATKINS AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87545496 | Apr 10, 2026 | KS | 2 | KS |
TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87452286 | Mar 31, 2026 | KY | 3 | BEREA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87426716 | Mar 26, 2026 | CO | 3 | LAMAR CO |
Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87139691 | Feb 24, 2026 | KS | 2 | ks-gove-county---063 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86330568 | Nov 13, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-70 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2LC | No |
| 86189017 | Oct 29, 2025 | MO | 3 | MACON MO |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86069514 | Oct 15, 2025 | OK | 3 | ok-duncan-bypass-/-bois-darc-ave |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85772166 | Sep 9, 2025 | MO | 3 | KINGDOM CITY MO |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85581507 | Aug 25, 2025 | MT | 1 | ARMINGTON MT |
Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 85347335 | Jul 29, 2025 | MO | 2 | STEELE MO |
Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A | No |
| 85069926 | Jun 26, 2025 | MO | 2 | MAYVIEW MO |
Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.60D, 393.60C, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84033873 | Mar 3, 2025 | CO | 2 | FORT COLLINS CO |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 391.41A, 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | No |
| 83733421 | Jan 25, 2025 | MO | 2 | MINEOLA MO |
Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8K2-HOSP, 392.2-SLLED | Yes |
| 83373944 | Dec 10, 2024 | CO | 3 | DUMONT CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82198076 | Jul 18, 2024 | CO | 2 | CARBONDALE CO |
Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.104(b) | No |
| 82481895 | May 28, 2024 | MN | 3 | WORTHINGTON MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81710210 | May 23, 2024 | IN | 2 | MERRILLVILLE IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 81251799 | Apr 2, 2024 | MO | 2 | MAYVIEW MO |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.95(a)(4) | Yes |
| 80647037 | Jan 12, 2024 | IL | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80289795 | Nov 30, 2023 | CO | 3 | DUMONT POE WB |
Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 80226116 | Nov 21, 2023 | KS | 2 | I070 MP 197 W |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO0000113994 | Jun 20, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003287314 | Jan 12, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2023E26772 | Oct 8, 2023 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000100300 | Nov 8, 2022 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002808266 | Oct 26, 2022 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2018000763 | May 22, 2018 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2017E13802 | Jul 29, 2017 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000055627 | Nov 4, 2014 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2014E07555 | Feb 6, 2014 | KS | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2013E06878 | Oct 20, 2013 | KS | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA208739200X | Aug 27, 2012 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (4 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 | |
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| Aug 29, 2019 | MC651023 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Jan 17, 2014 | MC651023-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 19, 2010 | MC651023-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 18, 2008 | MC651023-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (23 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7802099 | 91X | $750,000 | Sep 2, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN292232 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 2, 2020 | Sep 2, 2023 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01059814 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 2, 2019 | Sep 2, 2020 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01059814 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 20, 2019 | Sep 2, 2019 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 165160001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 2, 2017 | Oct 1, 2019 | NAME CHANGED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 165160001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 2, 2017 | Aug 20, 2019 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN202543 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 2, 2016 | Sep 2, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 260497 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 30, 2015 | Sep 2, 2016 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2604970 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2015 | Nov 30, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07962901 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 9, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07962901 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 9, 2015 | Sep 2, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CKS 000 7376159-4 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 21, 2014 | Jan 9, 2015 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CKS 000 7376159-4 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 20, 2014 | Jul 21, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CKS0007376159-4 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2014 | May 20, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CKS 000 7376159-4 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2014 | Jan 10, 2014 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 15 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 26, 2013 to Jan 10, 2014 | ||||||
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1976352 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 26, 2012 | Dec 26, 2012 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP01568A | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 26, 2012 | Dec 26, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6475766 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 28, 2010 | Dec 26, 2012 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC9654342 | CARGO | — | Jul 14, 2010 | Jul 14, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL999463 | CARGO | — | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL999360 | CARGO | — | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6475766 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 27, 2008 | Jul 28, 2010 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 2, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 2, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 2, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 29, 2019
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Aug 20, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 2, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2017
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Sep 2, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 30, 2015insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 2, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 1, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 18, 2015
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Jan 9, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 21, 2014insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 1, 2014
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May 20, 2014insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 17, 2014
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Jan 10, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 2, 2014
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Jan 2, 2014authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 26, 2013insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Dec 26, 2013insurance gapCoverage gap: 15 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 10, 2014)
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Dec 26, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 26, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 14, 2011insuranceCANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 28, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 7, 2010
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Jul 7, 2010authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 1, 2010insuranceCANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 1, 2009insuranceCANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 8, 2009
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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| MAYVIEW MO | MO | 2 | 1 |
| ATKINS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| CARBONDALE CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| DUMONT CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| DUMONT POE WB | CO | 1 | 0 |
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| H160 AT MP 450 | CO | 1 | 0 |
| LAMAR CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| I-70 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| MERRILLVILLE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.104(b) | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC651023
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BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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REGISTERED AGENTS INC
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11 reportable crashes
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