PRAIRIE LINE INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 29 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PRAIRIE LINE INC (USDOT 201725) 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 Officer(s): JEFFREY S. HAMILL (Company officer); NORMA J. HAMILL (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 29 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Active insurance on file — MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) · 84 • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/201725/ As of: Jul 25, 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 60% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=44403 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.
2 active liability policies
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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InsuranceMERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)Policy effective Oct 1, 2025
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 32 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 29 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 29 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 23.53% | — |
| 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
PRAIRIE LINE INC is a corporation based in SHAKOPEE, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 201725. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 23 power units and 26 drivers, with 29 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 60.0%. 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.
PRAIRIE LINE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 26 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Shakopee, MN. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.5% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION, and operating authority is active for contract and broker.
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 42% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (10) and WI (7), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
23.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (43.6% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 26 drivers; Peterbilt, Timpte, and East dump are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 44,403 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 unit fleet).
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
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 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 1.56 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 13.27 | 13 | — | 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 (29 rows) View all 29 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87176755 | Feb 23, 2026 | MN | 1 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47E, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 87106280 | Feb 18, 2026 | WI | 3 | MENOMONIE WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86558742 | Dec 10, 2025 | WI | 2 | MENOMONIE WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 86023373 | Oct 9, 2025 | WI | 2 | OSCEOLA WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.28-WS-6, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 392.2-SLLFC | No |
| 86052461 | Oct 8, 2025 | MN | 3 | LE SUEUR MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 85833938 | Sep 18, 2025 | WI | 2 | OSCEOLA WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.28-WS-6, 392.2-SLLS2, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 85303492 | Jul 22, 2025 | WI | 3 | MENOMONIE WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 84848775 | May 27, 2025 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 84778368 | May 23, 2025 | WI | 1 | HUDSON WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.47A-BDC, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.48A-BIBD | Yes |
| 84778779 | May 19, 2025 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 84737783 | May 14, 2025 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 84577010 | Apr 28, 2025 | MN | 1 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 83650613 | Jan 13, 2025 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 83561303 | Jan 2, 2025 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 83374797 | Dec 5, 2024 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 83233562 | Nov 20, 2024 | WI | 3 | OSCEOLA WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 82933725 | Oct 11, 2024 | MN | 3 | SAINT PAUL MN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 80559444 | Jan 8, 2024 | MN | 3 | mn-st.-croix-weigh-station |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80553983 | Jan 3, 2024 | WI | 3 | MENOMONIE WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80463206 | Dec 21, 2023 | WI | 3 | MENOMONIE WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79907780 | Oct 13, 2023 | MN | 3 | mn-st.-croix-weigh-station |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79643289 | Sep 12, 2023 | MN | 3 | mn-st.-croix-weigh-station |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79630811 | Sep 11, 2023 | MN | 3 | mn-st.-croix-weigh-station |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(k)(2), 392.2 | No |
| 79398622 | Aug 14, 2023 | MN | 3 | mn-st.-croix-weigh-station |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79317546 | Aug 3, 2023 | MN | 3 | mn-st.-croix-weigh-station |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (29 rows) View all 29 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0251430034 | May 23, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0223410317 | Dec 7, 2022 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000118342 | Nov 1, 2022 | WI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0192260172 | Aug 14, 2019 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0191780144 | Jun 27, 2019 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0183050227 | Nov 1, 2018 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000102971 | Nov 16, 2017 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0151380256 | May 15, 2015 | MN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0131150145 | Apr 19, 2013 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0121670263 | Jun 13, 2012 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0121220165 | Apr 24, 2012 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0102740205 | Oct 1, 2010 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0100730113 | Feb 12, 2010 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0070960029 | Feb 9, 2007 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000048369 | Jan 4, 2006 | WI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000046446 | Jun 27, 2005 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000046613 | May 19, 2005 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0050570073 | Feb 26, 2005 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0050880102 | Jan 21, 2005 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0041740278 | Mar 26, 2004 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000035524 | Jan 24, 2002 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0141409600 | Nov 29, 2001 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI000023741A | Oct 9, 1998 | WI | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MN9740943100 | Jul 31, 1997 | MN | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| WI000016381A | Oct 18, 1996 | WI | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | MC157228 | common | N | — |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) | 101605183 | 84 | — | Oct 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY | RLI2133381 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | — | Nov 20, 2012 | Oct 18, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | — | Nov 20, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0479282 | SURETY | — | Oct 26, 2003 | Nov 20, 2012 | REPLACED |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0479282 | SURETY | — | Oct 26, 2003 | Nov 22, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION | LP00798376 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2002 | Sep 18, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION | LP 798376 | SURETY | — | Oct 26, 2002 | Oct 26, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 610 203537 9 | SURETY | — | Dec 2, 1994 | Oct 26, 2002 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP-1385 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 2, 1989 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP-1385 | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 1987 | Sep 19, 2013 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
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Jun 8, 2021
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Oct 18, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
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Oct 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
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Sep 19, 2013insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Nov 22, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 21, 2012
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Nov 20, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 18, 2005
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Oct 26, 2003insuranceCANCEL — CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION
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Sep 18, 2003insuranceCANCEL — CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION
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Oct 26, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 26, 1993
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Jun 10, 1985
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May 26, 1982
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Dec 18, 1981
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | 8 | 2 |
| MENOMONIE WI | WI | 5 | 1 |
| OSCEOLA WI | WI | 3 | 0 |
| LE SUEUR MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| MENDOTA HEIGHTS | MN | 1 | 1 |
| SAINT PAUL MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| HUDSON WI | WI | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 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 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(k)(2) | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC157228
common · N · MC
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MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)
84 policy on file
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OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
TRUST FUND policy on file
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WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
SURETY policy on file
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CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X 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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29 inspections
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29 reportable crashes
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