SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS 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 27 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC (USDOT 2071213) 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: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 27 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2071213/ 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 2.2% vs peer median 0.9% (worse). Vehicle OOS 12% vs peer median 17.6% (better). n=13490 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.
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.
Company profile
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InsuranceHARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Sep 27, 2022
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 70 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 27 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 245 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 131 | 131 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.53% | 12.98% | — |
| 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
SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC is a motor carrier based in FONTANA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2071213. 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 75 power units and 70 drivers, with 245 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.0%. 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.
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.
SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 75 power units and 70 drivers, based in Fontana, CA. Across 139 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.5% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.
139 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 51% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (38) and NM (30), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
11.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (46.6% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 14 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 75 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 70 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 13,490 ACTIVE carriers operating 37–113 power units (±50% of this carrier's 75 unit fleet).
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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| Arizona (AZ) | 30 | 9 | 30.0% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 30 | 8 | 26.7% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 28 | 1 | 3.6% | May 26, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | May 29, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 26, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 2, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 29, 2024 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 11, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 214 | |
| Utility | 100 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 75 | |
| Great Dane | 14 | |
| Wabash National | 13 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.19 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 15 | — | 0.24 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | — | 1.03 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 43 | — | 4.22 | 4 | — | 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 (245 rows) View all 245 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88236057 | Jun 23, 2026 | AZ | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88197103 | Jun 18, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 88185700 | Jun 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88175278 | Jun 16, 2026 | KS | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 88102530 | Jun 10, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88108467 | Jun 9, 2026 | AZ | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 88001601 | May 29, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88000903 | May 29, 2026 | CO | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.209E-SPSLA, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 87983020 | May 26, 2026 | NM | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87907964 | May 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87797673 | May 7, 2026 | AZ | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 87779657 | May 5, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2SLSNC | No |
| 87644881 | Apr 20, 2026 | AZ | 1 | BENSON AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 75A1-TAOBETA, 45D-B | Yes |
| 87640927 | Apr 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 3A1-BALAC, 5B-HWSL | Yes |
| 87538982 | Apr 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87518965 | Apr 6, 2026 | AZ | 1 | SAN SIMON AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | — | No |
| 87511399 | Apr 6, 2026 | NM | 1 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 87484445 | Apr 2, 2026 | UT | 1 | ut-st.-george-ut |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 87479533 | Mar 31, 2026 | TX | 3 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87420290 | Mar 26, 2026 | NM | 3 | TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87403397 | Mar 24, 2026 | AZ | 2 | KINGMAN AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 87385407 | Mar 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87327175 | Mar 17, 2026 | AZ | 2 | CASA GRANDE AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87310465 | Mar 17, 2026 | LA | 3 | HAMMOND LA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87268515 | Mar 10, 2026 | AZ | 3 | MARANA AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (27 rows) View all 27 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA5502506077 | Nov 17, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0I24053514 | Sep 10, 2024 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA6302400777 | Jun 23, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2636485804 | Jun 20, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD24A1135685 | Apr 29, 2024 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA8342400080 | Mar 21, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX6RLFHQE1NW | Dec 22, 2023 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA6552301410 | Sep 13, 2023 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA5802301923 | Jun 21, 2023 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AZ0000068645 | Dec 7, 2022 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0022271539 | Sep 14, 2022 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0030306193 | Jul 7, 2022 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8402202489 | May 24, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008433135 | Feb 21, 2022 | GA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| CA6702111069 | Sep 7, 2021 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AZ0003808402 | Sep 1, 2021 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6302110233 | Jul 1, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK0AM0099520 | Mar 21, 2020 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6551900162 | Feb 2, 2019 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA6801804298 | Oct 8, 2018 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA8501703893 | Mar 27, 2017 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0710373692 | Dec 17, 2016 | NM | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| TX4LCGHQE1GP | Apr 11, 2016 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NV0150600295 | Jun 4, 2015 | NV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3U4EHQE1A6 | Jul 9, 2013 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC723893 | common | N | — |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2025 | MC723893-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jan 2, 2013 | MC723893-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Oct 1, 2010 | MC723893-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 53UENOH9053 | 91X | $750,000 | Sep 27, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF-005091 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2021 | Sep 27, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF000193 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2018 | Sep 27, 2021 | REPLACED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882244 03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2017 | Sep 27, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882244 02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2016 | Sep 27, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | TP9882244 01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2015 | Sep 27, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0817688 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2013 | Sep 27, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM393679 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 27, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM393679 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 20, 2012 | Sep 1, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM393679 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 22, 2012 | Dec 20, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM393679 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2012 | Nov 22, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | CT102149 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2011 | Sep 27, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | DBT-00274 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2010 | Oct 22, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | DBT-00274 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2010 | Sep 27, 2011 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 27, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 27, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 27, 2018insuranceCANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Sep 21, 2018
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Sep 27, 2017insuranceCANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Sep 19, 2017
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Sep 27, 2016insuranceCANCEL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 22, 2016
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Sep 27, 2015insuranceCANCEL — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
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Sep 18, 2015
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Sep 27, 2013insuranceCANCEL — GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG
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Sep 24, 2013
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Sep 1, 2013insuranceCANCEL — GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG
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Aug 6, 2013
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Jan 2, 2013
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Dec 26, 2012
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Dec 26, 2012authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 20, 2012insuranceCANCEL — GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG
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Nov 22, 2012insuranceCANCEL — GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG
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Nov 7, 2012
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Sep 28, 2012
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Sep 27, 2012insuranceCANCEL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
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Oct 22, 2011insuranceTERM/CANCL — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 28, 2011
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Sep 27, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 32 | 7 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 18 | 4 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 11 | 0 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 8 | 0 |
| CAJON SCALES | CA | 6 | 0 |
| ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 5 | 0 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 5 | 1 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 4 | 0 |
| BENSON AZ | AZ | 4 | 1 |
| MONUMENT CO | CO | 4 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 36 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
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Docket MC723893
common · N · MC
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,641 carriers served
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245 inspections
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27 reportable crashes
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