A YANKEE LINE INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Common (Passenger) gap · 1683 days Inactive Jul 16, 1996 → reinstated Feb 23, 2001
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — A YANKEE LINE INC (USDOT 189328) 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: $5,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Common (Passenger) gap · 1683 days — Inactive Jul 16, 1996 → reinstated Feb 23, 2001 On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/189328/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 1.5% (better). Vehicle OOS 0.3% vs peer median 18.2% (better). n=6523 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability filing
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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InsuranceLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 1, 2024
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Process AgentAMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATIONBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC153294ACTIVE
Accident reports (24 months)
All 17 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 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 485 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 350 | 350 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0.29% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
A YANKEE LINE INC is a corporation based in BOSTON, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 189328. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 144 power units and 289 drivers, with 485 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 0.3%. 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.
A YANKEE LINE INC is a large fleet, operating 144 power units and 289 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Boston, MA. Across 350 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 0.3% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with 1 reportable crash. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
350 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MA (336) and NJ (5).
0.3% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (20.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 144 power units (large fleet) and 289 drivers; Merz, Nwfl, and Vnhl are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 6,523 ACTIVE carriers operating 72–216 power units (±50% of this carrier's 144 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Passenger) authority was inactive from Jul 16, 1996 to Feb 23, 2001 (1683 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (MA) | 336 | 1 | 0.3% | Jul 18, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Vermont (VT) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 18, 2024 |
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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.11 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (485 rows) View all 485 →
| Inspection # | Date | State ▲ | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88130516 | Jun 12, 2026 | CT | 3 | — |
NEW FLYER BUS
Ticket: Nfly
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 85083975 | Jun 29, 2025 | CT | 3 | HARTFORD |
EVOBUS MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Merz
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0 | — | No |
| 80408256 | Dec 16, 2023 | CT | 3 | MILFORD |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
Ticket: Mci
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80486103 | Dec 28, 2023 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTON DC |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 78513677 | May 2, 2023 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTONDC |
EVOBUS BUS
Ticket: Other
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0 | — | No |
| 79215028 | Jul 21, 2023 | DE | 3 | I95 SERVICE PLAZA |
EVOBUS MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Merz
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0 | — | No |
| 88450067 | Jul 18, 2026 | MA | 2 | — |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
Ticket: Mcin
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0 | — | No |
| 88154018 | Jun 15, 2026 | MA | 2 | — |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
Ticket: Mcin
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0 | — | No |
| 88042097 | Jun 3, 2026 | MA | 5 | — |
TEMSA BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 88038469 | Jun 3, 2026 | MA | 2 | — |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
Ticket: Mcin
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0 | — | No |
| 88033490 | Jun 3, 2026 | MA | 5 | — |
EVOBUS MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Merz
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0 | — | No |
| 88033403 | Jun 3, 2026 | MA | 5 | — |
EVOBUS MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Merz
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0 | — | No |
| 88033329 | Jun 3, 2026 | MA | 5 | — |
EVOBUS MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Merz
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0 | — | No |
| 88033312 | Jun 3, 2026 | MA | 5 | — |
EVOBUS MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Merz
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0 | — | No |
| 87911453 | May 20, 2026 | MA | 5 | — |
EVOBUS MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Merz
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0 | — | No |
| 87910980 | May 20, 2026 | MA | 5 | — |
NEW FLYER BUS
Ticket: Nwfl
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0 | — | No |
| 87910712 | May 20, 2026 | MA | 5 | — |
NEW FLYER BUS
Ticket: Nwfl
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0 | — | No |
| 87910620 | May 20, 2026 | MA | 5 | — |
NEW FLYER BUS
Ticket: Nwfl
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0 | — | No |
| 87755593 | May 3, 2026 | MA | 2 | — |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Mcin
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0 | — | No |
| 87711492 | Apr 29, 2026 | MA | 5 | H-BOSTON |
Merz MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 87711491 | Apr 29, 2026 | MA | 5 | H-BOSTON |
EVOBUS MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Merz
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0 | — | No |
| 87711485 | Apr 29, 2026 | MA | 5 | H-BOSTON |
EVOBUS MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Merz
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0 | — | No |
| 87711484 | Apr 29, 2026 | MA | 5 | H-BOSTON |
EVOBUS MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Merz
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0 | — | No |
| 87711483 | Apr 29, 2026 | MA | 5 | H-BOSTON |
EVOBUS MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Merz
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0 | — | No |
| 87670962 | Apr 22, 2026 | MA | 2 | H-EAST BOSTON |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
Ticket: Mcin
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (17 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATBC0035628 | Aug 4, 2025 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY4030113100 | Apr 9, 2024 | NY | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MATRV0018814 | Feb 26, 2023 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3928813700 | Mar 30, 2022 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1004121960 | Mar 18, 2022 | MA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0021172538 | Dec 20, 2021 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2021001896 | Dec 14, 2021 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0021913125 | Jun 8, 2021 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1003866544 | Jun 24, 2020 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1003661631 | Apr 9, 2019 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NH0000581018 | Apr 22, 2018 | NH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT1700318072 | Jun 16, 2017 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0004032052 | Feb 10, 2004 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA0000003867 | Jun 20, 2000 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA0000002783 | Jan 22, 1999 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY955880430A | Oct 8, 1995 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CTC94-108035 | Apr 16, 1994 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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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| Dec 11, 2020 | MC153294-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
| Dec 10, 2020 | MC153294-C | CPLRR | REVOCATION | CPLRR → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (27 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA174614 | 91X | $5,000,000 | Apr 1, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA174614 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | XS193085 | BIPD/Excess | — | Apr 1, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA174614 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001001750 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2017 | Apr 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BA-3B75695A | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BA 2B169990 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 6, 2011 | Apr 1, 2012 | REPLACED |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PGC00001008558 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 12, 2009 | Apr 1, 2009 | REPLACED |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PGC10007257308 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2009 | Dec 6, 2011 | REPLACED |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PGC00001004309 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 8, 2007 | Apr 1, 2007 | REPLACED |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PGC10007257308 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2007 | Oct 8, 2007 | REPLACED |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PGC10007257308 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2007 | Jun 12, 2009 | REPLACED |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PIL7229198 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2006 | REPLACED |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PIL 7257308 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2007 | REPLACED |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PIL7229198 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2006 | Jul 26, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | ACB0088763 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2003 | Apr 1, 2006 | REPLACED |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 64816400001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 36425400001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2000 | Apr 1, 2001 | REPLACED |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 6027940000 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 1999 | Apr 1, 2000 | REPLACED |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | Q3K08810701 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 1998 | Apr 1, 1999 | REPLACED |
| ARBELLA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | Q3K08807000 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Apr 1, 1998 | REPLACED |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | CSA 224858 524 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 1996 | May 8, 1997 | CANCELLED |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878 6236 | BIPD/Excess | — | Apr 1, 1996 | Jun 4, 1997 | CANCELLED |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | CSA 224858 524 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1997 | REPLACED |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878 0873 | BIPD/Excess | — | Apr 1, 1995 | Apr 1, 1996 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 1, 2024insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 3, 2022insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 11, 2020
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Dec 10, 2020
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Apr 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 1, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 6, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 6, 2009
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Jun 12, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 8, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 26, 2006insuranceTERM/CANCL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2003insuranceCANCEL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 23, 2001
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Apr 1, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 1999insuranceTERM/REPL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — ARBELLA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
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Jun 4, 1997insuranceCANCEL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 8, 1997insuranceTERM/CANCL — THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
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Jan 1, 1997insuranceTERM/REPL — THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
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Jul 16, 1996
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Jul 16, 1996
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Jul 16, 1996
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Jul 16, 1996authority gapCommon (Passenger) authority inactive: 1683 days (through Feb 23, 2001)
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May 11, 1996insuranceCANCEL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
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Apr 1, 1996insuranceTERM/REPL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 1995insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| H-BOSTON | MA | 392 | 1 |
| S-BOSTON | MA | 14 | 0 |
| BOSTONMA | US | 13 | 0 |
| PITTSFORD OAK HILL | NY | 7 | 0 |
| GROTONMA | US | 7 | 0 |
| S-EAST BOSTON | MA | 4 | 0 |
| 200 N 5TH ST | PA | 4 | 0 |
| WOODSTOCK | VT | 3 | 0 |
| SARATOGA SPRINGS | NY | 2 | 0 |
| SARATOGA SPRINGS NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.89 | Buses - Missing or inadequate driveshaft protection. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC153294
common · ACTIVE · MC
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARBELLA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
BOC-3 process agent · 485 carriers served
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485 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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17 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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