JB EXPRESS INC
FRESNO, CA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 1080 days Jun 24, 2014 → Jun 8, 2017
- Prior insurance gap · 285 days Jul 1, 2025 → Apr 12, 2026
- Contract (Property) gap · 1096 days Inactive Jun 30, 2014 → reinstated Jun 30, 2017
- 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 — JB EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2099614) 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): JAGBIR SINGH BHATIA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 1080 days — Jun 24, 2014 → Jun 8, 2017 • Prior insurance gap · 285 days — Jul 1, 2025 → Apr 12, 2026 • Contract (Property) gap · 1096 days — Inactive Jun 30, 2014 → reinstated Jun 30, 2017 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2099614/ 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 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 13.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281701 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.
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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InsuranceACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 12, 2026
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 45 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 8.7% | — |
| 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
JB EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in FRESNO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2099614. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 45 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 13.6%. 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.
JB EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Fresno, CA. Across 28 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.7% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract.
28 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 65% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (12) and OR (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
10.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (44.4% of violations); top code 395.32B-ELDDFR (ELD - driver tamper/disable) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Volvo, Great Dane, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,701 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 30, 2014 to Jun 30, 2017 (1096 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 24, 2014 to Jun 8, 2017 (1080 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 1, 2025 to Apr 12, 2026 (285 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) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Jun 25, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 26, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 10, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 12, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 29, 2024 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 1, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 18, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Volvo | 15 | |
| Freightliner | 13 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 9 | |
| Great Dane | 8 | |
| Peterbilt | 6 | |
| Kenworth | 5 | |
| Utility | 3 |
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 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 1.31 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 8.00 | 8 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 3.93 | 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 (45 rows) View all 45 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86649868 | Dec 23, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-55 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86219678 | Nov 1, 2025 | AR | 3 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 85466449 | Aug 12, 2025 | LA | 3 | BOSSIER CITY LA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.32B-ELDDFR, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85424153 | Aug 5, 2025 | AZ | 2 | CASA GRANDE AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 85282090 | Jul 21, 2025 | OH | 2 | HEBRON OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85142649 | Jul 2, 2025 | TX | 2 | US 82 WB 602 MM |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 392.9A2-C, 393.55E, 393.9 | Yes |
| 85120445 | Jun 25, 2025 | CA | 2 | CACHE CREEK |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 84980679 | Jun 17, 2025 | IN | 2 | RICHMOND IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 395.32B-ELDDFR, 395.34A1-ELDDFN, 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 84964181 | Jun 13, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-liberal-m.c.i.s.-#37a |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84916428 | Jun 10, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-sr-91-w/b-peralta-scales |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 84721614 | May 17, 2025 | CA | 3 | CASTAIC IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84632282 | May 10, 2025 | OR | 3 | MYRTLE CREEK OR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.24, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84564566 | May 2, 2025 | OR | 3 | HUNTINGTON OR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84502923 | Apr 26, 2025 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3A1-LC | No |
| 84492742 | Apr 24, 2025 | CA | 2 | MTN PASS JPOE CVEF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 84478274 | Apr 22, 2025 | IL | 3 | il-i-55-n/b |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 391.41A, 392.2FT, 395.8F01 | No |
| 84449732 | Apr 18, 2025 | CO | 3 | GEORGETOWN CO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2SLSNC | No |
| 84319887 | Apr 3, 2025 | CA | 2 | 3500 FRENCH RD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.48A-BIBD | Yes |
| 84097483 | Mar 5, 2025 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83960784 | Feb 19, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83886774 | Feb 16, 2025 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.78 | No |
| 83493884 | Dec 29, 2024 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E | No |
| 82608182 | Sep 5, 2024 | NJ | 2 | ALLAMUCHY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 81881313 | Jun 10, 2024 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81741369 | May 28, 2024 | CA | 1 | LEBEC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0010010416 | Aug 13, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4302500295 | Jul 4, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4352204721 | Dec 4, 2022 | CA | 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 |
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| Unknown | MC732335 | 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 | |
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| Mar 4, 2021 | MC732335 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Jun 30, 2017 | MC732335-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 2, 2012 | MC732335-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (19 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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| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-CA-19-S0355988-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 12, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-CA-19-S0355988-00 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Apr 12, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 285 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 1, 2025 to Apr 12, 2026 | ||||||
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA995750442 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71007177 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 13, 2024 | Apr 12, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71007177 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 13, 2024 | Apr 13, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00519124 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 13, 2023 | Apr 13, 2024 | REPLACED |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199530241 | BIPD | — | Mar 5, 2021 | Apr 13, 2023 | REPLACED |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199530241 | BIPD | — | Mar 5, 2021 | Jun 5, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199530241 | BIPD | — | Jan 13, 2020 | Mar 5, 2021 | REPLACED |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199530241 | BIPD | — | Jan 13, 2020 | Apr 6, 2021 | NAME CHANGED |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199530241 | BIPD | — | May 15, 2019 | Jan 13, 2020 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6217323 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 8, 2017 | May 15, 2019 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 1080 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 24, 2014 to Jun 8, 2017 | ||||||
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG5505 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 24, 2013 | Jun 24, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY | BAPBZ0424512 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 24, 2012 | Jun 24, 2012 | REPLACED |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0424512 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 24, 2012 | Aug 20, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0424512 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 24, 2012 | Jun 24, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0424512 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 24, 2012 | Jun 24, 2012 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 12, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 285 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 12, 2026)
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Jun 11, 2025
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Apr 13, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 12, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 10, 2025
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Apr 13, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 5, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Apr 13, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Apr 6, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Mar 8, 2021
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Mar 5, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Jan 13, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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May 15, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 30, 2017
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Jun 30, 2014
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Jun 30, 2014authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 30, 2014authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 1096 days (through Jun 30, 2017)
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Jun 24, 2014insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 24, 2014insurance gapCoverage gap: 1080 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 8, 2017)
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Jun 25, 2013
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Jun 24, 2013insuranceCANCEL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
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Aug 20, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
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Jun 24, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
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Jan 10, 2011
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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| GILROY IF | CA | 6 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 4 | 1 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 0 |
| NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| CASA GRANDE AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| 3500 FRENCH RD | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CACHE CREEK | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 383.51(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC732335
common · N · MC
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ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
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3 reportable crashes
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