KARAN EXPRESS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Prior insurance gap · 280 days Feb 18, 2020 → Nov 24, 2020
- Common (Property) gap · 282 days Inactive Feb 24, 2020 → reinstated Dec 2, 2020
- 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 — KARAN EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1989712) 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): BALVIR SINGH/KAMGRVIR SINGH RICE (Company officer); GURCHARAN SINGH/AMRITPAL SINGH (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 280 days — Feb 18, 2020 → Nov 24, 2020 • Common (Property) gap · 282 days — Inactive Feb 24, 2020 → reinstated Dec 2, 2020 • 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 — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1989712/ As of: Jul 17, 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). 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 3.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 27.3% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=43073 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.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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.
Company profile
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InsuranceMOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INCPolicy effective Jul 31, 2025
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC948928ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 25 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 44 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 18.52% | — |
| 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
KARAN EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in YUBA CITY, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1989712. 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 22 power units and 22 drivers, with 44 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 27.3%. 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.
KARAN EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 22 power units and 22 drivers, based in Yuba City, CA. Across 26 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 19.2% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
26 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 63% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (16) and IN (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
19.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (55.6% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 3 times, 3 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 22 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 22 drivers; Utility, Freightliner, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 43,073 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–33 power units (±50% of this carrier's 22 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 24, 2020 to Dec 2, 2020 (282 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 18, 2020 to Nov 24, 2020 (280 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 |
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| California (CA) | 17 | 1 | 5.9% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 16, 2024 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 6, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 21, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 18, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 36 | |
| Freightliner | 36 | |
| Great Dane | 4 | |
| Kenworth | 2 | |
| Kenw | 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 | 3 | — | 0.37 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.86 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 4.71 | 5 | — | 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 (44 rows) View all 44 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88112052 | Jun 11, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87943488 | May 21, 2026 | UT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85864260 | Sep 18, 2025 | MD | 3 | VIENNA MD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85211032 | Jun 28, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85059810 | Jun 21, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84931446 | Jun 10, 2025 | CO | 3 | FORT MORGAN CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84888509 | Jun 3, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84855666 | May 31, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11A1-LTSM | Yes |
| 84722210 | May 17, 2025 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84589907 | May 6, 2025 | SD | 2 | SISSETON SD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.207B-AALPME-OOS, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 84585848 | May 2, 2025 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
KENW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84526872 | Apr 25, 2025 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47A-BRC, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84437120 | Apr 16, 2025 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.3A1-HOSPD | Yes |
| 84288719 | Apr 1, 2025 | IN | 3 | TERRE HAUTE IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.22G-ELDMFV, 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 84195808 | Mar 19, 2025 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83579198 | Jan 6, 2025 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83293283 | Dec 2, 2024 | CA | 2 | I-80 AT GREENBACK |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 83358447 | Nov 25, 2024 | CA | 2 | CACHE CREEK |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83218124 | Nov 16, 2024 | PA | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.207F, 392.2IN, 393.75C | Yes |
| 83053537 | Oct 31, 2024 | CA | 5 | YUBA CITY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83053536 | Oct 31, 2024 | CA | 5 | YUBA CITY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83053285 | Oct 31, 2024 | CA | 5 | YUBA CITY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82603819 | Sep 5, 2024 | IN | 2 | TERRE HAUTE IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 395.24 | No |
| 82524537 | Aug 26, 2024 | OH | 1 | ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82206163 | Jul 23, 2024 | CA | 5 | YUBA CITY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.201(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO0000111670 | Jan 5, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 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 2, 2020 | MC948928-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Oct 23, 2020 | MC948928 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
| Jan 27, 2016 | MC948928-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (21 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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| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | S-LHMI2239-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | REPLACED |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | S-LHMI2239-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 31, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | S-LHMI2239-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Jul 31, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA003684-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 11, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA003684-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 11, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | REPLACED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA003684-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 27, 2025 | Jun 11, 2025 | REPLACED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA003684-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 27, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1812305 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 27, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | REPLACED |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1812305 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 27, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | REPLACED |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1812305 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 27, 2024 | Aug 17, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1812305 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 27, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | REPLACED |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1812305 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 27, 2024 | Mar 27, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1812305 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 27, 2024 | Mar 27, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1812305 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 27, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1812305 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 27, 2023 | Mar 27, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP65653A | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 24, 2020 | Mar 27, 2023 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 280 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 18, 2020 to Nov 24, 2020 | ||||||
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN251048 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2019 | Feb 18, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0009311 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2018 | Jan 10, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP20686 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 10, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1431813 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2016 | Jan 10, 2017 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 20, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
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Oct 28, 2025
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Aug 29, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 31, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 31, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
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Jul 3, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 13, 2025
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Jun 11, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 31, 2025
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Mar 27, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 27, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 19, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 17, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 28, 2024
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Mar 27, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 27, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 27, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Dec 2, 2020
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Feb 24, 2020
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Feb 24, 2020authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 24, 2020authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 282 days (through Dec 2, 2020)
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Feb 18, 2020insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 18, 2020insurance gapCoverage gap: 280 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 24, 2020)
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Jan 10, 2019insuranceCANCEL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 4, 2019
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Jan 10, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 3, 2018
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Jan 11, 2017
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Jan 10, 2017insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE 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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| YUBA CITY | CA | 6 | 0 |
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 5 | 1 |
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK | CA | 2 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| SAN SIMON AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| CHICO | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I-80 AT GREENBACK | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC948928
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MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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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44 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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