ALWAYS THERE EXPRESS CORPORATION
Joins 241 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (MS Transverse Insurance Company) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Sep 24, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 2.90% (worse, peer 1.40%) · Vehicle 15.2% (better, peer 18.5%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ALWAYS THERE EXPRESS CORPORATION (USDOT 1980879) 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: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 2.90% (worse, peer 1.40%) · Vehicle 15.2% (better, peer 18.5%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. On file: • 2 active operating authorities • Insurance on file · $750,000 — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1980879/ As of: Sep 24, 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 88/100). 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 88/100). 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 2.9% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 15.2% vs peer median 18.5% (better). n=10519 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.
2 active liability filings
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.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2012-10-29 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceMS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 22, 2025
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC803917ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 97 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 120 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 58 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 400 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 241 | 241 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 8 | 21 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.32% | 8.71% | — |
| 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%).
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 10,519 ACTIVE carriers operating 48–146 power units (±50% of this carrier's 97 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (37 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 30 | 7 | 23.3% | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 29 | 4 | 13.8% | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 26 | 2 | 7.7% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 24 | 2 | 8.3% | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 22 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 14 | 4 | 28.6% | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | Aug 18, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Sep 9, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 20, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 29, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 20, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 17, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 338 | |
| Utility | 324 | |
| Dm Utility | 3 | |
| Brewer Uti | 2 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Dorsey Tra | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 5 | — | 0.19 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 11 | — | 0.29 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 47 | — | 2.83 | 3 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | — | 3.54 | 4 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (400 rows) View all 400 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88994571 | Sep 15, 2026 | NC | 3 | LUMBERTON NC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88956385 | Sep 9, 2026 | AL | 2 | HEFLIN AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95F, 395.24 | Yes |
| 88888242 | Sep 2, 2026 | MO | 3 | ST. LOUIS MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88863799 | Aug 30, 2026 | IL | 3 | I-55 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88841854 | Aug 28, 2026 | NC | 3 | HENDERSONVILLE NC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 88830061 | Aug 26, 2026 | IL | 3 | I55 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88763590 | Aug 20, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88734502 | Aug 18, 2026 | IN | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 88726730 | Aug 18, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 88720414 | Aug 16, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88681682 | Aug 12, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 88676086 | Aug 11, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 88685650 | Aug 10, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| 88629661 | Aug 4, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88620985 | Aug 4, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88505043 | Jul 23, 2026 | MO | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88427626 | Jul 14, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88424561 | Jul 14, 2026 | CO | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88419262 | Jul 14, 2026 | MO | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.17 | No |
| 88350581 | Jul 7, 2026 | MS | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88324943 | Jul 4, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A1, 392.2MI | Yes |
| 88272272 | Jun 26, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 88199749 | Jun 18, 2026 | LA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88194028 | Jun 17, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88067161 | Jun 5, 2026 | IL | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (58 rows) View all 58 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX7AYEHQE1Y5 | Nov 18, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX7AKGHQE1CX | Nov 3, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0255199373 | Oct 19, 2025 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0073173406 | Apr 17, 2025 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX73SBHQE1GE | Mar 9, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0005604693 | Jan 16, 2025 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003699058 | Jan 15, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0250105152 | Jan 6, 2025 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0004722714 | Nov 14, 2024 | AL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MI0003221682 | Jun 26, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000108543 | Jun 6, 2024 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD24A1231807 | Apr 23, 2024 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0073032414 | Apr 12, 2024 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003334766 | Feb 22, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV202401303A | Jan 19, 2024 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2024E27168 | Jan 8, 2024 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV202312385A | Jun 5, 2023 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6HP9HQE1X4 | Dec 17, 2022 | TX | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX002649260 | May 14, 2022 | IL | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX002614237 | Apr 24, 2022 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072751882 | Apr 12, 2022 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000096724 | Mar 17, 2022 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000096725 | Mar 17, 2022 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX002553724 | Feb 25, 2022 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0030305912 | Jan 26, 2022 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2012 | MC803917-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TI TS CA0001505 03 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 22, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MS Transverse Insurance Company | TI TS CA0001505 03 | BMC-91X | — | Oct 22, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TI TS CA0001505 02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 22, 2024 | Oct 22, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TI TS CA0001505 01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 22, 2023 | Oct 22, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TI TS CA0001505 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 22, 2022 | Oct 22, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L21A2235 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 22, 2021 | Oct 22, 2022 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L20A2235 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 22, 2020 | Oct 22, 2021 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L19A2235 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 22, 2019 | Oct 22, 2020 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L18A2235 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 22, 2018 | Oct 22, 2019 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L17A2235 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 22, 2017 | Oct 22, 2018 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0071227001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 22, 2016 | Oct 22, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03455-15 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 22, 2015 | Oct 22, 2016 | REPLACED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03455-14 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 22, 2014 | Oct 22, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1908744 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 22, 2012 | Oct 22, 2014 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 22, 2025
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Oct 22, 2025insuranceCANCEL — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 22, 2024insuranceCANCEL — TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 21, 2024
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Oct 22, 2023insuranceCANCEL — TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 17, 2023
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Oct 22, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
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Oct 22, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
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Oct 22, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
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Oct 22, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
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Oct 22, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
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Oct 22, 2017insuranceCANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 19, 2017
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Oct 22, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Oct 22, 2015insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Oct 20, 2015
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Oct 22, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 29, 2012
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 46 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 3 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.207(b) | Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
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Docket MC803917
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,840 carriers served
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400 inspections
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58 reportable crashes
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