KUFNER TOWING 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.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 26 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — KUFNER TOWING INC (USDOT 1859186) 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): DALE A. KUFNER (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 2 fatalities on crash record — 26 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1859186/ 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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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 3.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 53.3% vs peer median 16.9% (worse). n=15871 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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InsuranceCENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Nov 6, 2024
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC921624ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| Trucks | 33 | 14 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 26 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 2 | 1 | 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 50 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.85% | 23.08% | — |
| 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
KUFNER TOWING INC is a motor carrier based in CLEVELAND, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1859186. 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 62 power units and 50 drivers, with 50 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 53.3%. 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.
KUFNER TOWING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 62 power units and 50 drivers, based in Cleveland, OH. Across 28 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
28 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 40% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (18) and MI (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate.
The fleet comprises 62 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 50 drivers; Kenworth, Freightliner, and Landoll co are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 15,871 ACTIVE carriers operating 31–93 power units (±50% of this carrier's 62 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.22 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.46 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 0.88 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 7.26 | 7 | — | 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 (50 rows) View all 50 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87758263 | May 4, 2026 | OH | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | No |
| 87743556 | Apr 30, 2026 | OH | 3 | NEW SPRINGFIELD OH | — | 1 | — | No |
| 87104407 | Feb 19, 2026 | OH | 2 | ELYRIA OH |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | — | Yes |
| 86662533 | Dec 29, 2025 | KY | 3 | VERONA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86465442 | Dec 1, 2025 | OH | 2 | BROOKLYN HEIGHTS OH |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | — | Yes |
| 86423263 | Nov 24, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-grass-lake-scale-e/b |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | — | No |
| 86126605 | Oct 21, 2025 | OH | 1 | NEW SPRINGFIELD OH |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85601988 | Aug 25, 2025 | OH | 2 | YOUNGSTOWN OH |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Peterbilt
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2 | — | No |
| 85572557 | Aug 21, 2025 | OH | 3 | CLEVELAND OH |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 85509765 | Aug 14, 2025 | OH | 3 | OBERLIN OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85293277 | Jul 23, 2025 | MD | 2 | FROSTBURG MD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85096570 | Jun 24, 2025 | NY | 2 | BEMUS POINT NY |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 84347106 | Apr 7, 2025 | OH | 2 | BRUNSWICK OH |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | — | Yes |
| 84067268 | Mar 6, 2025 | OH | 3 | DELAWARE OH |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 83990092 | Feb 25, 2025 | OH | 2 | STRONGSVILLE OH |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | — | Yes |
| 83461549 | Dec 20, 2024 | OH | 2 | BEAVER OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | — | Yes |
| 83445938 | Dec 17, 2024 | OH | 2 | BROOKLYN OH |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | — | Yes |
| 83110464 | Nov 5, 2024 | OH | 3 | STRONGSVILLE OH |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83135981 | Nov 4, 2024 | MI | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82974018 | Oct 22, 2024 | IN | 2 | RICHMOND IN |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | — | No |
| 82985971 | Oct 21, 2024 | OH | 3 | MONROEVILLE OH |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82885704 | Oct 10, 2024 | WV | 3 | MIAMI WV |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82753082 | Sep 23, 2024 | IN | 3 | ELKHART IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 82694650 | Sep 18, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 82380612 | Aug 13, 2024 | NY | 3 | PAVILION |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (26 rows) View all 26 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH0263052835 | Mar 19, 2026 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0253259768 | Dec 29, 2025 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0255189745 | Oct 9, 2025 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0253067267 | Apr 9, 2025 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0233245978 | Jun 19, 2023 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA305269900X | May 22, 2023 | PA | 1 | 4 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| KY0072789016 | Aug 1, 2022 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0225030340 | Feb 21, 2022 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0215206523 | Oct 22, 2021 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0186173464 | Oct 27, 2018 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0186071859 | May 7, 2018 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0186010673 | Jan 7, 2018 | OH | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| OH0176183229 | Nov 25, 2017 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0176157874 | Oct 26, 2017 | OH | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| OH0174006493 | Mar 6, 2017 | OH | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| OH0177006992 | Jan 29, 2017 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0176005997 | Jan 13, 2017 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0166183129 | Dec 19, 2016 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0166106560 | Aug 2, 2016 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0164022589 | Aug 2, 2016 | OH | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0157021657 | Mar 17, 2015 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0154006467 | Feb 6, 2015 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0147082109 | Dec 16, 2014 | OH | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| OH0147044100 | Jul 31, 2014 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0137070776 | Nov 23, 2013 | OH | 0 | 1 | No | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2015 | MC921624-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 8926430 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 6, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 8926430 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | REPLACED |
| MT HAWLEY INSURANCE COMPANY | ESA0000241 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 6, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | REPLACED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP425492 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 6, 2023 | Jul 6, 2024 | REPLACED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP320493 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 6, 2022 | Jul 6, 2023 | REPLACED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP214890 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 6, 2021 | Jul 6, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP110648 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 6, 2020 | Jul 6, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP006629 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 6, 2019 | Jul 6, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP903037 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 21, 2019 | Jul 6, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP903037 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 6, 2018 | Mar 15, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP903037 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 6, 2018 | Feb 21, 2019 | REPLACED |
| MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 33.238775 | BIPD | — | Jun 24, 2015 | Jul 6, 2018 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 6, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — MT HAWLEY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 6, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 6, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 6, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 6, 2022
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Jul 6, 2022insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 6, 2021
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Jul 6, 2021insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 6, 2020
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Jul 6, 2020insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 6, 2019insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 3, 2019
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Mar 15, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 22, 2019
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Feb 21, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 6, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 7, 2015
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | OH | 15 | 6 |
| NEW SPRINGFIELD OH | OH | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE INSPECTION | OH | 2 | 0 |
| STRONGSVILLE OH | OH | 2 | 1 |
| ELKHART IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| VERONA | KY | 1 | 0 |
| FROSTBURG MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| BEMUS POINT NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| ELLERY | NY | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC921624
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CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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MT HAWLEY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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50 inspections
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26 reportable crashes
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How to verify KUFNER TOWING INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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