GLOBAL FREIGHT SERVICES INC
ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA
DBA: STARTON TRUCKING
GLOBAL FREIGHT SERVICES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 25 drivers, based in Rowland Heights, CA. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 0.0% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with 2 reportable crashes. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., and operating authority is active for motor carrier of property (except household goods) and common.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — GLOBAL FREIGHT SERVICES INC (USDOT 2286475) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. On file: • 2 active operating authorities • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — Transportation Authority LLC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2286475/ As of: Sep 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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 100/100). 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 12.5% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=48524 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.
2 active liability filings
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 2012-04-11 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PAPolicy effective Mar 1, 2026
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Process AgentTransportation Authority LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC780951ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 7 | 13 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 7 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 20 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
STARTON TRUCKING had 9 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 3.0. 2 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (8) and US (1).
0.0% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 4 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 25 drivers; Freightliner, Mack, and CIMC are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 48,524 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (10 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 28, 2025 |
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 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 2.62 | 3 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88085048 | Jun 9, 2026 | CA | 1 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-BHTD | No |
| 87676168 | Apr 22, 2026 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87021925 | Feb 11, 2026 | CA | 1 | CARSON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86959994 | Feb 4, 2026 | CA | 3 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86950852 | Feb 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | CARSON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.60C, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 86847773 | Jan 19, 2026 | CA | 1 | LONG BEACH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | — | No |
| 86754471 | Jan 9, 2026 | CA | 2 | 405 NB CARSON SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LBL | No |
| 84049852 | Feb 28, 2025 | US | 1 | SANTA CLARITA CA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 390.21TB3-OPERBY | No |
| 83852223 | Feb 6, 2025 | CA | 1 | 3701 E BELLE TERRACE |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81987175 | Jun 26, 2024 | CA | 1 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81352913 | Mar 27, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9(a), 393.19 | Yes |
| 81202786 | Mar 26, 2024 | CA | 3 | PORT OF LOS ANGELES |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81043293 | Mar 5, 2024 | CA | 3 | POMONA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80971900 | Feb 21, 2024 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Volk
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0 | — | No |
| 80697501 | Jan 24, 2024 | CA | 1 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80538161 | Jan 3, 2024 | UT | 3 | 8400 W 4100 S |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79988328 | Oct 20, 2023 | CA | 3 | CARSON SCALES NORTHBOUND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | Yes |
| 79833056 | Oct 3, 2023 | CO | 1 | LIMON POE WB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | No |
| 79601349 | Aug 17, 2023 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78845951 | Jun 7, 2023 | CA | 1 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.9a(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| AZ0I25060994 | Oct 8, 2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6902500107 | Jan 28, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK2401024114 | Nov 30, 2022 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5502000779 | Feb 4, 2020 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA5301903599 | Jun 14, 2019 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0006903739 | Feb 4, 2015 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0006048132 | Sep 10, 2012 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
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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| Apr 11, 2012 | MC780951-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (23 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 015-87-0073 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. | 015-87-0073 | BMC-91X | — | Mar 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD-005183 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF-005183 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | PRA2433764-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 9, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | PRA2433764-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | PRA2433764-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2022 | Apr 9, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA2433764-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 8, 2021 | Mar 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA2433764-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2021 | May 8, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TWP500111-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 6, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TWP500111-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2020 | Jan 6, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TWP20026200 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WWW160085-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB001385 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2015MCA00933 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0175076 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0175076 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0175076 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 6, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 177076 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 28, 2012 | Jul 26, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP175076 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 28, 2012 | Mar 14, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 177076 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 28, 2012 | Mar 28, 2012 | REPLACED |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP175076 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 28, 2012 | Mar 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 5100PPXMTC10061 | CARGO | — | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 31, 2026 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 31, 2026insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Mar 2, 2026
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Mar 1, 2026insuranceCANCEL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
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Apr 9, 2022insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
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Mar 15, 2022
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Mar 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
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May 8, 2021insuranceCANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2021insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Feb 25, 2021
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Jan 6, 2021insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Mar 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Mar 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Mar 1, 2017
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Mar 1, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Mar 2, 2016
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Mar 1, 2016insuranceCANCEL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
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Mar 2, 2015
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Mar 1, 2015insuranceCANCEL — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 6, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 3, 2014
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Mar 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 14, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 11, 2013
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Mar 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 26, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 18, 2012
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Apr 11, 2012
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Mar 28, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — CENTURY NATIONAL 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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| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 5 | 1 |
| CARSON | CA | 2 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| 3701 E BELLE TERRACE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| 405 NB CARSON SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CARSON SCALES NORTHBOUND | CA | 1 | 1 |
| LONG BEACH | CA | 1 | 0 |
| POMONA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| PORT OF LOS ANGELES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| LIMON POE WB | CO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC780951
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
91X policy on file
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National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.
BMC-91X policy on file
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PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO policy on file
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Transportation Authority LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 52,216 carriers served
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20 inspections
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7 reportable crashes
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