BLUE ARROW FREIGHT INC
FORT GARLAND, CO
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 · 7 days Jul 20, 2018 → Jul 27, 2018
- Prior insurance gap · 254 days Mar 20, 2023 → Nov 29, 2023
- Common (Property) gap · 63 days Inactive Jun 16, 2025 → reinstated Aug 18, 2025
- Common (Property) gap · 270 days Inactive Mar 27, 2023 → reinstated Dec 22, 2023
- 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 — BLUE ARROW FREIGHT INC (USDOT 1871888) 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): ELIAS LARA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 7 days — Jul 20, 2018 → Jul 27, 2018 • Prior insurance gap · 254 days — Mar 20, 2023 → Nov 29, 2023 • Common (Property) gap · 63 days — Inactive Jun 16, 2025 → reinstated Aug 18, 2025 • Common (Property) gap · 270 days — Inactive Mar 27, 2023 → reinstated Dec 22, 2023 • 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 — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — 1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1871888/ 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240356 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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InsuranceARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 6, 2026
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Process Agent1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC678638ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 3 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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
BLUE ARROW FREIGHT INC is a motor carrier based in FORT GARLAND, CO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1871888. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 3 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
BLUE ARROW FREIGHT INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Fort Garland, CO. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in AZ (2) and CO (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (88.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLIRP (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, E-z utilit, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,356 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 16, 2025 to Aug 18, 2025 (63 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 27, 2023 to Dec 22, 2023 (270 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (3)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 20, 2018 to Jul 27, 2018 (7 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 20, 2023 to Nov 29, 2023 (254 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 10, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025 (66 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| E-Z Utilit | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Kenworth | 1 | |
| Utility | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 12.00 | 12 | — | 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 (3 rows) View all 3 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86983708 | Feb 5, 2026 | CO | 2 | ANTONITO CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86610427 | Dec 17, 2025 | AZ | 2 | PATAGONIA AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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19 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP, 393.95A1 | No |
| 81714020 | May 22, 2024 | AZ | 2 | BENSON AZ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3), 393.78(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| AZ0000027765 | Jun 9, 2019 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NM0710366239 | Aug 24, 2016 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (5 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 18, 2025 | MC678638-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 22, 2023 | MC678638-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| May 25, 2022 | MC678638-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 1, 2018 | MC678638 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| May 15, 2009 | MC678638-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (32 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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| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA867802088 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 6, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 0066493-01-CA | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 15, 2025 | Jan 20, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 0066493-01-CA | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 15, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 66 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 10, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025 | ||||||
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA988329198 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 19, 2024 | Jun 10, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA975284876 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 29, 2023 | Nov 20, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA975284876 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 29, 2023 | Oct 19, 2024 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 254 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 20, 2023 to Nov 29, 2023 | ||||||
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2574880 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 4, 2021 | Mar 20, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2574880 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 2, 2020 | Feb 4, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2348108 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 8, 2020 | Sep 2, 2020 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2348108 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 8, 2020 | Sep 29, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS102509 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 25, 2020 | Jul 8, 2020 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS102509 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 25, 2020 | Aug 9, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS102509 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 9, 2019 | Jun 26, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7895627 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2018 | Jul 9, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 7 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 20, 2018 to Jul 27, 2018 | ||||||
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0032273 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 27, 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0032273 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 10, 2017 | Mar 27, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0024601 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2017 | Nov 10, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0007600 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 20, 2012 | Jan 18, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP86905A | BIPD/Primary | — | May 17, 2011 | Jul 20, 2012 | REPLACED |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP 3145227 | CARGO | — | Jan 21, 2011 | Aug 20, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4711198 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 17, 2010 | May 17, 2011 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4566844 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 19, 2010 | May 17, 2010 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 20, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 6, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 18, 2025
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Jun 16, 2025
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Jun 16, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 16, 2025authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 63 days (through Aug 18, 2025)
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Jun 10, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 10, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 66 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 15, 2025)
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Nov 20, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 19, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 27, 2023
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Mar 27, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 27, 2023authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 270 days (through Dec 22, 2023)
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Mar 20, 2023insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 20, 2023insurance gapCoverage gap: 254 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 29, 2023)
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May 16, 2022
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May 11, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 4, 2021insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 29, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 4, 2020
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Sep 2, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 9, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jul 8, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jun 26, 2020
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Jun 26, 2020insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jul 10, 2019
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Jul 9, 2019insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jul 30, 2018
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Jul 20, 2018insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jul 20, 2018insurance gapCoverage gap: 7 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 27, 2018)
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Mar 29, 2018
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Mar 27, 2018insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 10, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 23, 2017
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Jan 18, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 23, 2016
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Jul 20, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Aug 20, 2011insuranceCANCEL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
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May 17, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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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| BENSON AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| PATAGONIA AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| ANTONITO CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 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 |
| 393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC678638
common · ACTIVE · MC
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO policy on file
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1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 19,363 carriers served
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3 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify BLUE ARROW FREIGHT 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.
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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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