JF EXPRESS FR8 LLC
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 →
- 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 — JF EXPRESS FR8 LLC (USDOT 2096850) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): DENNISE FRANCIS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • 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 · $1,000,000 — CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2096850/ As of: Jul 18, 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 5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 17.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=178006 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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InsuranceCANAL INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Feb 26, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC731418ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 36 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 12.5% | — |
| 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
JF EXPRESS FR8 LLC is a motor carrier based in MARYSVILLE, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2096850. 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 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 36 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 17.6%. 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.
JF EXPRESS FR8 LLC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, based in Marysville, OH. Across 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
20 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 33% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (3) and KY (2), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
15.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (44.4% of violations); top code 395.8E1-PC (HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Kenworth, Unknown, and Dodge are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 178,006 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 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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| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 14, 2024 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 9, 2024 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 5, 2024 |
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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 1.85 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.35 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 2.58 | 3 | — | 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 (36 rows) View all 36 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88253950 | Jun 26, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 398.8D1-MW | No |
| 87612586 | Apr 16, 2026 | MO | 1 | OAK RIDGE MO |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 24, 2-SLLIFTA, 11A1-LIL | No |
| 87544432 | Apr 7, 2026 | UT | 1 | ECHO UT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86086515 | Oct 17, 2025 | CO | 3 | FORT MORGAN CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E1PC, 395.8E1PC-OOS | No |
| 86050826 | Oct 14, 2025 | CA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLL | No |
| 84987690 | Jun 17, 2025 | PA | 2 | pa-i-80-eb-mm-56-beaver-twp---sca |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.60D, 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 84980678 | Jun 17, 2025 | MO | 2 | MAYVIEW MO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55E-B, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 84598765 | Apr 30, 2025 | GA | 1 | LAVONIA GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83378126 | Dec 11, 2024 | NC | 1 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 395.8E1-PC, 395.30B1, 393.104B | No |
| 83261790 | Nov 27, 2024 | KY | 3 | MOREHEAD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83155054 | Nov 13, 2024 | KY | 2 | OWINGSVILLE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83112387 | Nov 5, 2024 | AR | 1 | OZARK AR |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83016289 | Oct 28, 2024 | NE | 1 | NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUND |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 82908116 | Oct 14, 2024 | IN | 1 | LAFAYETTE IN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.43(d), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 82619859 | Sep 9, 2024 | AL | 1 | ROADSIDE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 82580056 | Sep 3, 2024 | TN | 3 | KNOXVILLE TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81967716 | Jun 25, 2024 | VA | 1 | GREENWOOD VA |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Courier
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2 | 395.3(a)(2), 390.21T(b)(2) | Yes |
| 82105396 | Jun 18, 2024 | IL | 2 | I-90 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 81651541 | May 14, 2024 | TN | 1 | GREENE COUNTY SCALES DIST 5 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81610212 | May 9, 2024 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81480257 | Apr 29, 2024 | SD | 1 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 81289661 | Apr 2, 2024 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.48(a), 395.22(g) | Yes |
| 81307239 | Mar 19, 2024 | IA | 2 | — |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.22(g), 392.2, 393.95(a) | No |
| 80750463 | Jan 25, 2024 | CO | 1 | FORT MORGAN CO |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.43D-B | Yes |
| 80610097 | Jan 11, 2024 | IN | 2 | RICHMOND IN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO0000105263 | Oct 19, 2023 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV202202050A | Jan 23, 2022 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX000920485 | Sep 13, 2017 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0902774544 | Sep 1, 2016 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX45OCHQE1BA | Sep 18, 2014 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0004948782 | Aug 22, 2014 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (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.
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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| Jan 28, 2011 | MC731418-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (28 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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| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2363253719 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 26, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2363253719 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 15, 2025 | Feb 26, 2026 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2363253719 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 15, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2363253719 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 31, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2363253719 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2363253719 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2363253719 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 3, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2363253719 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 3, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2363253719 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 15, 2024 | Jul 2, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2363253719 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 15, 2024 | Jun 3, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA975681219 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 15, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0038909 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 6, 2020 | Jan 21, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0038909 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 6, 2020 | Dec 15, 2023 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0062618 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2019 | May 6, 2020 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB002295 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2018 | Jan 21, 2018 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB002295 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2018 | Jan 21, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB001796 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2017 | Jan 21, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB001322 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2016 | Jan 21, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB000660 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2015 | Jan 21, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS028237 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2014 | Jan 21, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS028237 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2014 | Jan 21, 2014 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8400825 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2012 | Jan 21, 2014 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8400825 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2012 | Jan 23, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | MCC0103307 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 22, 2011 | Feb 22, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | MCC0103307 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 22, 2011 | Jan 21, 2012 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 1, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 26, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 15, 2025insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 11, 2025
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Sep 2, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 1, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 31, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 2, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 3, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 15, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 21, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 15, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 6, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 21, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 15, 2019
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Jan 22, 2018
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Jan 21, 2018insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 21, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 21, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 19, 2017
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Jan 21, 2016insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 20, 2016
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Jan 21, 2015insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 20, 2015
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Jan 23, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 21, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 21, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 17, 2014
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Feb 22, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 27, 2012
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Jan 21, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 21, 2012insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Feb 22, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 28, 2011
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Jan 21, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORT MORGAN CO | CO | 2 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 0 |
| OZARK AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| LAVONIA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| I-90 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-90 EB AT PORTAGE TOLL PLAZA | IN | 1 | 0 |
| LAFAYETTE IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| MOREHEAD | KY | 1 | 0 |
| OWINGSVILLE | KY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC731418
common · ACTIVE · MC
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO 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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36 inspections
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6 reportable crashes
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- 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.
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