SHAPIRO METALS COMPANY
DBA: SHAPIRO METALS
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 · 2678 days Oct 31, 2006 → Mar 1, 2014
- Contract (Property) gap · 140 days Inactive Mar 10, 2014 → reinstated Jul 28, 2014
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 35 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SHAPIRO METALS COMPANY (USDOT 181089) 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: $2,000,000 Officer(s): JEFFEREY BEDEL (Company officer); BRUCE SHAPIRO (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 2678 days — Oct 31, 2006 → Mar 1, 2014 • Contract (Property) gap · 140 days — Inactive Mar 10, 2014 → reinstated Jul 28, 2014 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 35 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Insurance on file · $2,000,000 — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/181089/ As of: Jul 18, 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.
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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 2.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 42.9% vs peer median 15.6% (worse). n=28856 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceOLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 1, 2026
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Process AgentTRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Trailers | 416 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 66 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.23% | 29.03% | — |
| 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
SHAPIRO METALS COMPANY is a corporation based in ST LOUIS, MO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 181089. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 34 power units and 30 drivers, with 66 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.
SHAPIRO METALS COMPANY is a mid-sized fleet, operating 34 power units and 30 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in St Louis, MO. Across 34 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 35.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.
34 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 17% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AL (10) and TN (9), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
35.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (73.1% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 4 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 34 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 30 drivers; Freightliner, Unknown, and Trlr are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 28,856 ACTIVE carriers operating 17–51 power units (±50% of this carrier's 34 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 10, 2014 to Jul 28, 2014 (140 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 31, 2006 to Mar 1, 2014 (2678 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 10 | 5 | 50.0% | May 1, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | May 7, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 27, 2025 |
| US (US) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 14, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 50 | |
| Trailer | 12 | |
| Unknown | 7 | |
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Benl | 3 | |
| International | 3 | |
| Benlo Co. | 2 | |
| Mack | 2 |
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 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.76 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | — | 4.00 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (66 rows) View all 66 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87785747 | May 7, 2026 | MO | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87745949 | May 1, 2026 | TN | 2 | NASHVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 201A-FRMS, 201A-FRCLS | No |
| 87664720 | Apr 22, 2026 | TN | 2 | EADS TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 9A-LSLI | No |
| 87161854 | Feb 27, 2026 | AL | 2 | PELHAM AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.24, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 87001846 | Feb 9, 2026 | MO | 2 | mo-st.-louis-mo |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86994909 | Feb 5, 2026 | OK | 3 | ok-us69-/-sh165 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86955926 | Feb 3, 2026 | KY | 2 | FRANKLIN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86775144 | Jan 13, 2026 | MO | 2 | STOTTS CITY MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86746764 | Jan 8, 2026 | GA | 3 | WESTON GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 86586629 | Dec 15, 2025 | TN | 1 | DICKSON TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 86316866 | Nov 12, 2025 | GA | 3 | CUSSETA GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85904670 | Sep 26, 2025 | MO | 2 | mo-st.-louis-mo |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85617423 | Aug 28, 2025 | AL | 3 | CASTLEBERRY AL |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85239361 | Jul 15, 2025 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 85217276 | Jul 14, 2025 | AL | 2 | MONTGOMERY AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 84933125 | Jun 12, 2025 | AL | 2 | GADSDEN AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 391.41B10-MC, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 84942940 | Jun 11, 2025 | TN | 3 | MOUNT JULIET TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84562006 | Apr 30, 2025 | TN | 2 | NASHVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| 84174071 | Mar 17, 2025 | MO | 2 | MOUNT VERNON MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84016026 | Feb 27, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-sl-0288-in-denton-co.-(558-568 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.134, 393.75C, 393.95A | Yes |
| 83509122 | Dec 30, 2024 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.5B-HWSL, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.47E | Yes |
| 83364832 | Dec 11, 2024 | OK | 3 | ok-kptp/i35 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 83250951 | Nov 26, 2024 | AL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2C | No |
| 83235457 | Nov 22, 2024 | TN | 3 | BROWNSVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83210674 | Nov 14, 2024 | US | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BALAC | Yes |
Recent Crashes (35 rows) View all 35 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400017764 | Oct 24, 2023 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2023E26584 | Oct 9, 2023 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300915056 | Oct 3, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0003693688 | Aug 28, 2023 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000099740 | Nov 1, 2022 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9030220005 | Oct 26, 2022 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000096040 | Mar 25, 2022 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008452201 | Mar 8, 2022 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0102793981 | Sep 24, 2020 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2001178878 | Jun 26, 2020 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000076959 | Dec 12, 2018 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000073169 | May 1, 2018 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000068293 | Jun 20, 2017 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0101391488 | Sep 28, 2016 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000062435 | May 5, 2016 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0012045584 | Dec 26, 2012 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0010755220 | Aug 23, 2012 | TN | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0901815112 | Apr 26, 2012 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0901179366 | Sep 21, 2009 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0009986758 | Jun 5, 2008 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA8224038601 | May 1, 2008 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0900885953 | Apr 29, 2008 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0009259575 | Aug 22, 2007 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR0007028803 | May 22, 2007 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000016188 | Aug 19, 2005 | MO | 1 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC480838 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (6 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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| Sep 6, 2022 | MC480838 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Jul 28, 2014 | MC480838-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Nov 6, 2006 | MC480838-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Nov 2, 2006 | MC480838 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Sep 28, 2006 | MC480838 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Apr 26, 2004 | MC480838-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
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 |
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| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 312358 | 91X | $2,000,000 | Mar 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 312358 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 7, 2022 | Mar 1, 2026 | REPLACED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 312358 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2018 | Sep 7, 2022 | REPLACED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 312358 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2018 | Oct 11, 2022 | NAME CHANGED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 309509 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 306466 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 303837 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 301620 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2015 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 2678 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 31, 2006 to Mar 1, 2014 | ||||||
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 84 UEN 0C1050 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 31, 2006 | NAME CHANGED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 37 UEN OC1050 | CARGO | — | Oct 1, 2005 | Mar 1, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 37 UEN OC1050 | BIPD/Full (2) | — | Oct 1, 2005 | Mar 1, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 339845 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 13, 2004 | Oct 13, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 02 CA 938 29 33 | CARGO | — | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 31, 2006 | NAME CHANGED |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 02 CA 938 29 33 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 13, 2004 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 21, 2024enforcementEnforcement case MO-2024-0053-US1918 — $15,800
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Oct 11, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 9, 2022
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Sep 7, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 28, 2014
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Mar 10, 2014
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Mar 10, 2014authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 10, 2014authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 140 days (through Jul 28, 2014)
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Mar 1, 2014insuranceCANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 31, 2006
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Oct 31, 2006insuranceNAMECHG — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 31, 2006insuranceNAMECHG — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 31, 2006authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 31, 2006insurance gapCoverage gap: 2678 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 1, 2014)
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Oct 14, 2005
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Oct 13, 2005insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 13, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
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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| ROADSIDE | AL | 8 | 5 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 2 | 2 |
| NASHVILLE TN | TN | 2 | 1 |
| AL | AL | 1 | 1 |
| AL20 NEAR CR150 | AL | 1 | 1 |
| AL24 NEAR CR213 | AL | 1 | 0 |
| CASTLEBERRY | AL | 1 | 1 |
| CASTLEBERRY AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| GADSDEN AL | AL | 1 | 1 |
| MONTGOMERY AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 4 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.134 | No/improper securement of roll/hook container | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.134(b)(3) | Rear of container not properly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC480838
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OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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