TOTAL EXPRESS INC
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL
Joins 61 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (Spinnaker Insurance Company) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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 Vehicle 25.0% vs peer 14.3% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TOTAL EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2135565) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 25.0% vs peer 14.3% On file: • 2 active operating authorities • Active insurance on file — Spinnaker Insurance Company · BMC-91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — Truck Process Agents of America, Inc. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2135565/ As of: Oct 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 19, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 25% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=44526 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2014-01-28 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceSpinnaker Insurance CompanyPolicy effective Jun 5, 2026
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Process AgentTruck Process Agents of America, Inc.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC833076ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 23 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 94 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 13.11% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 44,526 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 (34 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Jun 28, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 4, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 2, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 19, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 7, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 30, 2024 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 2, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 19, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Reitnouer | 50 | |
| Freightliner | 43 | |
| Peterbilt | 21 | |
| Kenworth | 16 | |
| Wabash National | 7 | |
| Rntr | 5 |
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 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 8 | — | 0.36 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 18 | — | 10.70 | 11 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | — | 7.32 | 7 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (94 rows) View all 94 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 89268044 | Oct 14, 2026 | US | 1 | SUFFOLK VA | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89251454 | Oct 13, 2026 | KY | 2 | FRANKLIN KY | — | 5 | 392.9B3-DFRCLS, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 89252469 | Oct 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | TX | — | 1 | 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 89030321 | Sep 17, 2026 | KY | 3 | CORBIN KY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 88714084 | Aug 15, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLED, 396.17C-PI, 392.16-D | No |
| 88691176 | Aug 12, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 88621139 | Aug 4, 2026 | OH | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.100B-C, 393.132C-CHVE, 393.75B-TF | Yes |
| 88507629 | Jul 23, 2026 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 88396152 | Jul 13, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLS4, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 88269382 | Jun 28, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87897509 | May 19, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-MILLBURY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87621941 | Apr 20, 2026 | PA | 2 | PALMYRA TWP PA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 22G-ELDMFV, 17C-PI, 11A1-LCHL | No |
| 87486632 | Apr 2, 2026 | NC | 3 | I-40 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 87447742 | Mar 27, 2026 | SC | 3 | YEMASSEE SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 87446107 | Mar 23, 2026 | MD | 2 | COLLEGE PARK MD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87208972 | Mar 3, 2026 | OH | 2 | LEAVITTSBURG OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLIRP, 393.9A-LRLI | Yes |
| 87174363 | Feb 28, 2026 | TN | 3 | MONTEAGLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86948735 | Feb 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | 36M IH35W SB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75A3, 393.11, 393.11TU | Yes |
| 86910209 | Jan 22, 2026 | NY | 2 | ALLEGANY NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 86828666 | Jan 16, 2026 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 86588616 | Dec 16, 2025 | MO | 3 | JOPLIN MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E1PC | No |
| 86291889 | Nov 10, 2025 | CO | 2 | FORT MORGAN CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86280357 | Nov 10, 2025 | SD | 3 | TILFORD SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86176433 | Oct 28, 2025 | MO | 2 | CHARLESTON MO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 86146006 | Oct 23, 2025 | FL | 3 | PENSACOLA FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL2501142702 | Nov 17, 2022 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA210125000X | Oct 27, 2022 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000115273 | Oct 29, 2021 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000093012 | Sep 29, 2021 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV202022786A | Oct 27, 2020 | WV | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0903549492 | Feb 25, 2020 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX001260905 | Aug 12, 2018 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2017000476 | Mar 30, 2017 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jan 28, 2014 | MC833076-C | Original MC Certificate | Certificate | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 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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| Spinnaker Insurance Company | SHD84229657 | BMC-91X | — | Jun 5, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA0012165 | 91X | $750,000 | Jun 5, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MS Transverse Insurance Company | TINCA0012165 | BMC-91X | — | Jun 5, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK0012165 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 5, 2023 | Jun 5, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK0012165-22 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 5, 2022 | Jun 5, 2023 | REPLACED |
| SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | SHD-84229007 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 5, 2021 | Jun 5, 2022 | REPLACED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0727639 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 5, 2020 | Jun 5, 2021 | REPLACED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0727639 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 5, 2020 | Jul 12, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN261639 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 27, 2020 | Jun 5, 2020 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN261639 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 27, 2020 | Jul 3, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN238753 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 5, 2018 | Feb 27, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA6199976 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 5, 2017 | Jun 5, 2018 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WWW160063-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 14, 2017 | Jun 5, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-04743-16 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 14, 2016 | Jan 14, 2017 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1227684 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 14, 2015 | Jan 14, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0884614 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 14, 2014 | Jan 14, 2015 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 5, 2025insuranceCANCEL — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 4, 2025
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Jun 5, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 5, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 12, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Jun 5, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Jul 3, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 5, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 27, 2020insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 5, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 5, 2017
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Jun 5, 2017insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Jan 14, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Jan 14, 2016
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Jan 14, 2016insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 15, 2015
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Jan 14, 2015insuranceCANCEL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
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Jan 28, 2014
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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| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 3 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 2 | 1 |
| DE SOTO COUNTY | MS | 2 | 0 |
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| WEIGH STATION | AL | 1 | 0 |
| PHOENIX AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| CAJON SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CORTEZ CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.22(a) | Failing to use hazard warning flashers | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
Booking & risk tools
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Docket MC833076
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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Spinnaker Insurance Company
BMC-91X policy on file
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MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
BOC-3 process agent · 129,170 carriers served
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94 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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8 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
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Roadside inspection rights
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Book / don't book
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Insurance check
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Cancel desk
Pending L&I cancellations and coverage gaps.
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Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.