KGL EXPRESS INC
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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — KGL EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1853687) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1853687/ As of: Jul 19, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). 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 3.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 13.7% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=43086 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +1 (21 → 22) · Jun 19, 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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InsuranceSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 1, 2025
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 22 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 7 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 166 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.88% | 5.83% | — |
| 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
KGL EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in ELK GROVE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1853687. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 22 power units and 23 drivers, with 166 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 13.7%. 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.
KGL EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 21 power units and 23 drivers, based in Elk Grove, CA. Across 119 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.2% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.
119 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 222% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (78) and NV (23), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
9.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (44.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 11 times.
The fleet comprises 21 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 23 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 43,086 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–33 power units (±50% of this carrier's 22 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Power Units 21 22FMCSA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 62 | 4 | 6.5% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 21 | 3 | 14.3% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 18 | 2 | 11.1% | May 22, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 30, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 80 | |
| Utility | 68 | |
| Wabash National | 46 | |
| Peterbilt | 29 | |
| Great Dane | 26 | |
| Kenworth | 16 | |
| Volvo | 9 | |
| International | 7 |
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 | — | 0.17 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 10 | — | 0.42 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | — | 5.35 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | — | 4.25 | 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 (166 rows) View all 166 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88417573 | Jul 15, 2026 | NV | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88113315 | Jun 11, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLILC, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88034451 | Jun 3, 2026 | NV | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88026909 | Jun 1, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88012983 | May 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-LCDLR, 393.28, 393.55C1 | Yes |
| 87947086 | May 24, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87948084 | May 22, 2026 | UT | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87942429 | May 22, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87865646 | May 13, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TFL, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 87748116 | May 2, 2026 | NV | 3 | NV |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87600841 | Apr 14, 2026 | CA | 3 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87551260 | Apr 9, 2026 | NV | 2 | GARSON CHECK SITE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87542031 | Apr 7, 2026 | UT | 3 | WENDOVER UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87526548 | Apr 6, 2026 | CA | 2 | CACHE CREEK SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87454985 | Mar 29, 2026 | UT | 3 | WENDOVER UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87428076 | Mar 25, 2026 | UT | 3 | WENDOVER UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87421656 | Mar 23, 2026 | NV | 3 | nv-ir80/mm51 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87346874 | Mar 18, 2026 | UT | 3 | WENDOVER UT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87209580 | Mar 2, 2026 | UT | 1 | WENDOVER UT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| 87124239 | Feb 21, 2026 | UT | 3 | WENDOVER UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87122150 | Feb 21, 2026 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 86999595 | Feb 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.5B-L, 393.47E, 393.209E-SPSLA | No |
| 86985108 | Feb 4, 2026 | UT | 3 | WENDOVER UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86941107 | Jan 29, 2026 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 86909575 | Jan 27, 2026 | CA | 2 | DONNER PASS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-LTSIR, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WY0202601352 | Mar 11, 2026 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA2652403850 | Nov 18, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NV0220400298 | Apr 4, 2022 | NV | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NV0210900893 | Sep 13, 2021 | NV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| UT2005517711 | Sep 8, 2020 | UT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA4352001258 | Apr 15, 2020 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| UT1502417184 | Apr 15, 2015 | UT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC671102 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 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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| Feb 8, 2017 | MC671102 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Mar 5, 2009 | MC671102-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (28 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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| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA91000819 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81001349 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81001349 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 25, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81001349 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 14, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81001349 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2024 | Nov 17, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81001349 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71002542 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22100679 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 10, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22100679 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2022 | May 10, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP73215 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP63476A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 5, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP63476A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51500 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 20, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51500 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 22, 2020 | Sep 20, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51500 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2019 | Jan 22, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP41187 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30727 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 26, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30727 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2017 | Aug 26, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP12976A | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 9, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP12976A | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 9, 2017 | Nov 3, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP12976A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2014 | Feb 9, 2017 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP12976A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2014 | Mar 13, 2017 | NAME CHANGED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | MCC0107940 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | MCC0105310 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP82456A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 3, 2012 | Oct 1, 2012 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 25, 2025
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Jul 25, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 15, 2025
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Jul 14, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 17, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 1, 2024
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Oct 31, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 27, 2024
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Oct 1, 2023insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 27, 2023
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May 10, 2023insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 3, 2022
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Oct 1, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 5, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 30, 2021
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Oct 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 20, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 14, 2020
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Jan 22, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 3, 2020
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Oct 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 28, 2018
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Aug 26, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 3, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 13, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 10, 2017
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Feb 9, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 1, 2014insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 25, 2014
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Oct 1, 2013
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Oct 1, 2013insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jul 3, 2012insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 1, 2010insuranceCANCEL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
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Sep 28, 2010
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 25 | 1 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 12 | 0 |
| WENDOVER UT | UT | 12 | 1 |
| DONNER PASS CVEF | CA | 10 | 0 |
| ELK GROVE | CA | 9 | 3 |
| 10399 E STOCKTON BLVD | CA | 6 | 1 |
| NV | NV | 5 | 1 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| WENDOVER PORT OF ENTRY EASTBOU | UT | 4 | 0 |
| GARSON CHECKSITE | NV | 3 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.50(c) | No means to ensure operable check valve | 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 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC671102
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
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FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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166 inspections
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7 reportable crashes
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- 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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