RIO - AR TRANSPORT LLC
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 · 955 days Jul 6, 2013 → Feb 16, 2016
- Prior insurance gap · 7 days Jul 2, 2019 → Jul 9, 2019
- Contract (Property) gap · 952 days Inactive Jul 15, 2013 → reinstated Feb 22, 2016
- 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 — RIO - AR TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 2169978) 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): ALEIDA RIOS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 955 days — Jul 6, 2013 → Feb 16, 2016 • Prior insurance gap · 7 days — Jul 2, 2019 → Jul 9, 2019 • Contract (Property) gap · 952 days — Inactive Jul 15, 2013 → reinstated Feb 22, 2016 • 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 — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2169978/ 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 9.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 16.7% 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 16, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 11.11% | 11.11% | — |
| 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
RIO - AR TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in MCALLEN, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2169978. 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 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.
RIO - AR TRANSPORT LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in McAllen, TX. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MS (5) and TX (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (55.0% of violations); top code 393.11TL (Lighting devices/reflectors) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Kenworth and Utility 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 Jul 15, 2013 to Feb 22, 2016 (952 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 6, 2013 to Feb 16, 2016 (955 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 2, 2019 to Jul 9, 2019 (7 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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| Mississippi (MS) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 31, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Utility | 14 | |
| Kenworth | 11 | |
| Freightliner | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 1.86 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 2.46 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 11.00 | 11 | — | 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 (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86740416 | Jan 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | US281 NB AT PR206 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.45DLUV, 393.75A2, 393.11TU | Yes |
| 86107475 | Oct 17, 2025 | MS | 3 | MONROE COUNTY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84962926 | Jun 13, 2025 | MS | 2 | PIKE COUNTY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83851626 | Feb 10, 2025 | TX | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 390.403A, 392.2C, 390.21TE | No |
| 83663878 | Jan 17, 2025 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11TL, 393.55E | No |
| 83578170 | Jan 8, 2025 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E | No |
| 82878997 | Oct 10, 2024 | MS | 3 | ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82744809 | Sep 20, 2024 | MS | 2 | ORANGE GROVE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82584909 | Aug 31, 2024 | LA | 3 | ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.8(e)(1), 395.3(a)(2), 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Yes |
| 81911701 | Jun 18, 2024 | MS | 2 | IUKA SCALE US 72 WEST |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(c) | No |
| 81073309 | Mar 8, 2024 | NC | 3 | US 321 NB NEAR SR 1180 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80910171 | Feb 14, 2024 | GA | 3 | TALLAPOOSA GA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLML | No |
| 80567697 | Jan 8, 2024 | MS | 3 | ms-louisville,-ms |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80129855 | Nov 6, 2023 | TX | 2 | tx-lat:27---10-57.3n |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9(a), 393.19, 393.55(d)(3) | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0009695925 | Aug 6, 2019 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3RIAHQE1IJ | May 2, 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 |
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| Unknown | MC753762 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (4 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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| Jul 16, 2019 | MC753762-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| May 30, 2019 | MC753762 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Feb 22, 2016 | MC753762-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 22, 2011 | MC753762-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 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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| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10056708 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 16, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10056707 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2025 | Feb 16, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10056706 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 16, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10056705 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2023 | Feb 16, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10056704 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2022 | Feb 16, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10056703 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2021 | Feb 16, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10056702 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2020 | Feb 16, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10056701 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 9, 2019 | Feb 16, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 7 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 2, 2019 to Jul 9, 2019 | ||||||
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10056701 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2019 | Jul 2, 2019 | NAME CHANGED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 6545038 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2018 | Feb 16, 2019 | REPLACED |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 848984 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2017 | Feb 16, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30273 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2016 | Feb 18, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30273 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2016 | Feb 16, 2017 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 955 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 6, 2013 to Feb 16, 2016 | ||||||
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA512212 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 6, 2012 | Jul 6, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 42-1900-02502 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 6, 2011 | Jul 6, 2012 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 17, 2026
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Feb 16, 2026insuranceCANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 18, 2025
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Feb 16, 2025insuranceCANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 16, 2024
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Feb 16, 2024insuranceCANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 16, 2023
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Feb 16, 2023insuranceCANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 16, 2022insuranceCANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 15, 2022
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Feb 16, 2021
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Feb 16, 2021insuranceCANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 18, 2020
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Feb 16, 2020insuranceCANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 16, 2019
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Jul 2, 2019
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Jul 2, 2019insuranceNAMECHG — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 2, 2019authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 2, 2019insurance gapCoverage gap: 7 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 9, 2019)
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Feb 16, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Feb 20, 2018
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Feb 16, 2018insuranceCANCEL — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 18, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 17, 2017
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Feb 16, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 15, 2013
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Jul 15, 2013authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 15, 2013authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 952 days (through Feb 22, 2016)
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Jul 6, 2013insuranceCANCEL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 6, 2013insurance gapCoverage gap: 955 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 16, 2016)
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Jul 6, 2012
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Jul 6, 2012insuranceCANCEL — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
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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| US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE | TX | 2 | 0 |
| TALLAPOOSA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 1 | 1 |
| IUKA SCALE US 72 WEST | MS | 1 | 0 |
| MONROE COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| ORANGE GROVE | MS | 1 | 0 |
| PIKE COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | MS | 1 | 0 |
| US 321 NB NEAR SR 1180 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US281 NB AT PR206 | TX | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 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 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(b) | Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.67 | Fuel tank requirement violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC753762
common · N · MC
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HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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14 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify RIO - AR TRANSPORT LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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