PACIFIC OCEAN LINES INC
FAIRFIELD, CA
Joins 54 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (Knight Specialty Insurance Company) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 30, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PACIFIC OCEAN LINES INC (USDOT 2291980) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • 1 active operating authority • Active insurance on file — Knight Specialty Insurance Company · BMC-91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2291980/ As of: Oct 30, 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 30, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 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 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: Peer OOS benchmark not available for this carrier.
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: Clear to review.
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 2012-04-25 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceKnight Specialty Insurance CompanyPolicy effective Oct 18, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC782645ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 110 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5.56% | 24.07% | — |
| 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
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (32 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 53 | 16 | 30.2% | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 21, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 96 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 25 | |
| CIMC | 17 | |
| Lodc | 8 | |
| Stri | 7 | |
| Ajax | 3 | |
| Beri | 2 | |
| Meco | 2 | |
| Theu | 2 | |
| Utility | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 0.37 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 4.78 | 5 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | — | 5.39 | 5 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (110 rows) View all 110 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88822533 | Aug 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | MISSION GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 88679640 | Aug 11, 2026 | CA | 2 | MISSION GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 88615893 | Aug 3, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88508755 | Jul 24, 2026 | CA | 2 | STOCKTON AREA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88483498 | Jul 22, 2026 | CA | 2 | SB I-680 WALNUT CREEK SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Yes |
| 88450178 | Jul 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | MISSION GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88347395 | Jul 6, 2026 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88347350 | Jul 6, 2026 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.48A-BSRFSAD-SA, 396.5B-L | Yes |
| 88061657 | Jun 5, 2026 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45D-B, 392.7A-D | Yes |
| 87880411 | May 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | MISSION GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87663348 | Apr 22, 2026 | CA | 3 | I-580 W/B LIVERMORE SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87286267 | Mar 11, 2026 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86950492 | Feb 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 86908934 | Jan 27, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86719038 | Dec 30, 2025 | CA | 2 | CORDELIA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86719238 | Dec 29, 2025 | CA | 2 | CORDELIA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 86584282 | Dec 16, 2025 | CA | 2 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86595591 | Dec 12, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86573775 | Dec 3, 2025 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 86324216 | Nov 7, 2025 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86303590 | Nov 6, 2025 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86226597 | Nov 3, 2025 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLI, 396.3A1-BALAC | Yes |
| 86172321 | Oct 23, 2025 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.47E, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 86134090 | Oct 23, 2025 | CA | 2 | YOSEMITE AT DARCY PKWY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86123076 | Oct 16, 2025 | CA | 2 | CORDELIA CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.45D-BAAL, 392.7B-D | Yes |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA2212400009 | Jan 6, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA3202201855 | Jun 28, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC782645 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (3 letters, 1 PDF available)
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.
Some letters share the same legacy archived file path — we show one PDF link for the primary document and list the other actions as metadata (type + date) until per-letter PDFs are re-extracted.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| May 28, 2015 | MC782645 | Name Change | Revocation | Metadata only |
| May 22, 2015 | MC782645 | Name Change | Revocation | Metadata only |
| Apr 25, 2012 | MC782645-P | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knight Specialty Insurance Company | KSEC0000092-01 | BMC-91X | — | Oct 18, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSEC0000092-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 18, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Knight Specialty Insurance Company | KSEC0000092-00 | BMC-91X | — | Oct 18, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81001758 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2024 | Oct 18, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71002886 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2023 | Oct 18, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22100866 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2022 | Oct 18, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP73507 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2022 | Oct 19, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP73507 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN219185 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 19, 2017 | Oct 19, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0005004-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 19, 2016 | Oct 19, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0005004-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 19, 2015 | Oct 19, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN145548 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 21, 2015 | Oct 19, 2015 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN084263 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 16, 2012 | Apr 21, 2015 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN084263 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 16, 2012 | Jun 24, 2015 | NAME CHANGED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 18, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — Knight Specialty Insurance Company
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Oct 18, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice
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Sep 18, 2026authorityOperating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice — Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)Details →
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Oct 20, 2025
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Oct 18, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 18, 2024
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Oct 18, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 19, 2023
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Oct 18, 2023insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 19, 2022
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Oct 19, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 17, 2021
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Oct 20, 2021
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Oct 19, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 20, 2017
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Oct 19, 2017insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Oct 20, 2016
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Oct 19, 2016insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Oct 19, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 24, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 4, 2015
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Apr 21, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 25, 2012
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 40 | 10 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 14 | 5 |
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 7 | 2 |
| MISSION GRADE IF | CA | 4 | 2 |
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| CORDELIA CVEF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| WB LIVERMORE SCALES | CA | 2 | 0 |
| GARSON CHECKSITE | NV | 2 | 1 |
| BEAR GULCH | CA | 1 | 1 |
| COTTONWOOD CVEF | CA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 390.19(a)(3) | Intermodal Equipment Provider failed to file required biennial update of MCS-150C as required. | General/Admin | 2 | 0 |
| 393.126(b) | Damaged or Missing tiedown or securement device for intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
Booking & risk tools
Open dedicated checkers pre-filled with this USDOT — same public filings as the triage card above.
Related Records
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Field change history
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Stations in California
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Docket MC782645
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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Knight Specialty Insurance Company
BMC-91X policy on file
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 128,288 carriers served
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110 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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2 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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BOC-3 process agents explained
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
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Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop
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Book / don't book
PASS / CAUTION / REJECT triage from public filings.
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Insurance check
BIPD gaps, cargo filings, and lapse-watch tier.
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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.