JEFF KURZ
DBA: KURZ TRUCKING
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Common (Property) gap · 924 days Inactive Dec 3, 2012 → reinstated Jun 15, 2015
- Common (Property) gap · 259 days Inactive Jan 15, 2004 → reinstated Sep 30, 2004
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- 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 — JEFF KURZ (USDOT 201471) 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): JEFF KURZ (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Common (Property) gap · 924 days — Inactive Dec 3, 2012 → reinstated Jun 15, 2015 • Common (Property) gap · 259 days — Inactive Jan 15, 2004 → reinstated Sep 30, 2004 • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • 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 — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN PROCESS AGENTS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/201471/ As of: Jul 20, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). 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 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=144058 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional 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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InsuranceNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Dec 17, 2021
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Process AgentAMERICAN PROCESS AGENTSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC364177ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 5 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 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 5 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 33.33% | 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
JEFF KURZ is a corporation based in STRATHMORE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 201471. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 7 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
JEFF KURZ is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 37 years on FMCSA's records, based in Strathmore, CA. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (2 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLTL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Freightliner and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 144,058 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (3)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 3, 2012 to Jun 15, 2015 (924 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 15, 2004 to Sep 30, 2004 (259 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 16, 1988 to Nov 16, 1999 (4170 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) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jun 24, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Utility | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 3.75 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 6.00 | 6 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88233866 | Jun 24, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11A1-LRR, 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 86809730 | Jan 15, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLTL | Yes |
| 86545456 | Dec 10, 2025 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTL, 393.203E-CBP | No |
| 79032137 | Jun 29, 2023 | CA | 1 | VISALIA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79011985 | Jun 28, 2023 | CA | 1 | PORTERVILLE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| CA4802502407 | Dec 10, 2025 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA4812000802 | Dec 21, 2020 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0003354167 | Sep 3, 2007 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0002674678 | Jun 13, 2006 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0002589734 | Apr 13, 2006 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC175363 | common | INACTIVE | — |
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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| Jun 15, 2015 | MC364177-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 8, 2006 | MC364177-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Sep 30, 2004 | MC364177-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (38 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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| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN312904 | 91X | $750,000 | Dec 17, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-8980909 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 17, 2019 | Dec 17, 2021 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA-9015932 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 2015 | Jan 16, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA-9015932 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 2015 | Dec 17, 2019 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA-9015932 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 11, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA-9015932 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 26, 2013 | Feb 11, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | MC8125046 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 26, 2012 | Nov 26, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | MC8068462 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 26, 2011 | Nov 26, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | MC8031103 | CARGO | — | Nov 26, 2010 | Nov 26, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | MC8031103 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 26, 2010 | Nov 26, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | MC8006434 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 26, 2009 | Nov 26, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | MC8006434 | CARGO | — | Nov 26, 2009 | Nov 26, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | TP3376588 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 26, 2008 | Nov 26, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | TP3376588 | CARGO | — | Nov 26, 2008 | Nov 26, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 5000JMA14010776 | CARGO | — | Nov 26, 2007 | Nov 26, 2008 | REPLACED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 5000JMA14010776 | CARGO | — | Nov 26, 2007 | Dec 26, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0330453 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 26, 2007 | Nov 26, 2008 | REPLACED |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0330453 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 26, 2007 | Dec 26, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0329293 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 26, 2006 | Nov 26, 2007 | REPLACED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 14004575 | CARGO | — | Nov 26, 2006 | Nov 26, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CA0329293 | CARGO | — | Nov 26, 2006 | Nov 26, 2006 | REPLACED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 14003885 | CARGO | — | Nov 26, 2005 | Nov 26, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0276951 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 26, 2005 | Nov 26, 2006 | REPLACED |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0267975 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 26, 2004 | Nov 26, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 14003493 | CARGO | — | Nov 26, 2004 | Nov 26, 2005 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 17, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 16, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 17, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 13, 2015insuranceCANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 15, 2015
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Feb 11, 2015insuranceCANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 26, 2013insuranceCANCEL — ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 3, 2012
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Dec 3, 2012authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 3, 2012authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 924 days (through Jun 15, 2015)
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Nov 26, 2012insuranceCANCEL — ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 1, 2011
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Nov 26, 2011insuranceCANCEL — ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 30, 2010
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Nov 26, 2010insuranceCANCEL — ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 1, 2009
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Nov 26, 2009insuranceCANCEL — ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 26, 2008insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Dec 26, 2008insuranceTERM/CANCL — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
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Dec 2, 2008
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Nov 26, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
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Nov 26, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Nov 26, 2007insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Nov 26, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
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Nov 19, 2007
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Dec 4, 2006
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Dec 4, 2006authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 26, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Nov 26, 2006insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Nov 26, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
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Nov 26, 2005insuranceCANCEL — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
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Nov 26, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Nov 25, 2005
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Dec 1, 2004
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Nov 26, 2004insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Nov 26, 2004insuranceCANCEL — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
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Sep 4, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 15, 2004
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Jan 15, 2004authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 259 days (through Sep 30, 2004)
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Nov 26, 2003insuranceCANCEL — ATHENA ASSURANCE 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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| PORTERVILLE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| VISALIA | CA | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC175363
common · INACTIVE · MC
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Docket MC364177
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO policy on file
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WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO
CARGO policy on file
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AMERICAN PROCESS AGENTS
BOC-3 process agent · 3,830 carriers served
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5 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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5 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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How to verify JEFF KURZ
- 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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About FMCSA carrier records
Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.
Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.
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