WHITAKER TOWING SERVICE LLC
Joins 5 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (WILMINGTON 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.
- Prior insurance gap · 9 days Jan 31, 1997 → Feb 9, 1997
- Contract (Property) gap · 42 days Inactive Feb 18, 2025 → reinstated Apr 1, 2025
- Contract (Property) gap · 107 days Inactive Apr 28, 2003 → reinstated Aug 13, 2003
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 33.3% vs peer 12.5% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — WHITAKER TOWING SERVICE LLC (USDOT 229840) 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: • Prior insurance gap · 9 days — Jan 31, 1997 → Feb 9, 1997 • Contract (Property) gap · 42 days — Inactive Feb 18, 2025 → reinstated Apr 1, 2025 • Contract (Property) gap · 107 days — Inactive Apr 28, 2003 → reinstated Aug 13, 2003 • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 33.3% vs peer 12.5% On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — WILMINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — Truck Process Agents of America, Inc. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/229840/ 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 · B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). 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 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). 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 33.3% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=58278 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional 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 2025-04-01 (566 days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceWILMINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 29, 2025
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Process AgentTruck Process Agents of America, Inc.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC267969ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 14 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 13 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 20% | 20% | — |
| 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 58,278 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–24 power units (±50% of this carrier's 16 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 18, 2025 to Apr 1, 2025 (42 days)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 28, 2003 to Aug 13, 2003 (107 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 31, 1997 to Feb 9, 1997 (9 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
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 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 1.84 | 2 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.97 | 1 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 1.20 | 1 | — | 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 (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 89070983 | Sep 21, 2026 | TN | 2 | ARDMORE TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 89042368 | Sep 18, 2026 | TN | 2 | ELKTON TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| 87731857 | Apr 29, 2026 | FL | 2 | LIVE OAK FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 8A, 502A1-HMPP | No |
| 86052367 | Oct 13, 2025 | TN | 3 | ARDMORE TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84836727 | Jun 1, 2025 | AL | 3 | TUSCUMBIA AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82776428 | Sep 27, 2024 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82751988 | Sep 23, 2024 | TN | 1 | KNOX COUNTY SCALES WB |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.75G-TAOW | Yes |
| 82092738 | Jul 11, 2024 | AL | 3 | al-i-65-n@hoover |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81640049 | May 16, 2024 | AL | 2 | REST AREA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.110(b), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 81072086 | Mar 11, 2024 | AL | 3 | SCOTTSBORO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80050526 | Oct 30, 2023 | TN | 2 | tn-thp-1-knox-scales---west |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79839247 | Oct 5, 2023 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 79441796 | Aug 18, 2023 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (14 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| AL0006639806 | Apr 17, 2026 | AL | 1 | Yes | No | Injury | |
| AL0005706418 | Oct 8, 2025 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0005626945 | Mar 18, 2025 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0001750884 | Dec 16, 2021 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0001672056 | Jun 29, 2021 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0007711404 | Sep 20, 2017 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0006632028 | Mar 17, 2016 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0005694272 | Aug 31, 2015 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004713789 | Nov 17, 2014 | AL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA6334036401 | Aug 20, 2006 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL003006897B | Jan 15, 2003 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA8064069700 | Mar 20, 1998 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL006087152A | Aug 18, 1996 | AL | 0 | 6 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0607300020 | Mar 1, 1996 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 letters, 2 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.
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 1, 2025 | MC267969-P | Reinstatement Letter | Reinstatement | Reinstatement Letter → |
| Mar 3, 2006 | MC267969-C | Daily Register | Reinstatement | Daily Register → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (63 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILMINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BAD00387 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 29, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP528569 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2024 | Feb 8, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP423336 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2023 | Feb 8, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP317381 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2022 | Feb 8, 2023 | REPLACED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP212947 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2021 | Feb 8, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP108809 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2020 | Feb 8, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP108809 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2020 | Feb 8, 2020 | REPLACED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP005076 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2019 | Feb 8, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP901639 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2018 | Feb 8, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK009319-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2017 | Feb 8, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 8502RB010940-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2013 | Mar 2, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 8502RB010940-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2013 | Feb 8, 2017 | REPLACED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000004-03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2012 | Feb 8, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000004-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2011 | Feb 8, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000004-02 | CARGO | — | Feb 8, 2011 | Feb 8, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000004-01 | CARGO | — | Feb 8, 2010 | Feb 8, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000004-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2010 | Feb 8, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000004-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2009 | Feb 8, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000004-00 | CARGO | — | Feb 8, 2009 | Feb 8, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW004767-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 28, 2008 | Feb 8, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW004767-01 | CARGO | — | Jun 28, 2008 | Feb 8, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW004767-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 26, 2008 | Jun 28, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW004767-01 | CARGO | — | Apr 26, 2008 | Jun 28, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW004767-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2008 | Apr 26, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW004767-01 | CARGO | — | Feb 8, 2008 | Apr 26, 2008 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 1, 2025
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Feb 18, 2025
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Feb 18, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 18, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION [dup-b58cb5d6]
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Feb 18, 2025authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 42 days (through Apr 1, 2025)
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Feb 8, 2025insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 8, 2024insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 5, 2024
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Feb 8, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 8, 2022insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 7, 2022
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Feb 8, 2021
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Feb 8, 2021insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 10, 2020
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Feb 8, 2020insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 8, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 11, 2019
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Feb 8, 2019insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 9, 2018
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Feb 8, 2018insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 2, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 9, 2017
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Feb 8, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 8, 2013
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Feb 8, 2013insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 8, 2012insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 3, 2012
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Feb 8, 2011
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Feb 8, 2011insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 8, 2010insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 5, 2010
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Feb 8, 2009insuranceCANCEL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 3, 2009
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Jun 28, 2008insuranceCANCEL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 26, 2008insuranceCANCEL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 25, 2008
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Feb 11, 2008
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Feb 8, 2008insuranceCANCEL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 9, 2007
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Feb 8, 2007insuranceCANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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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| ROADSIDE | AL | 3 | 1 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| REST AREA | AL | 1 | 1 |
| SCOTTSBORO | AL | 1 | 0 |
| TUSCUMBIA AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| LIVE OAK FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| ELKTON TN | TN | 1 | 1 |
| KNOX COUNTY SCALES WB | TN | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
Booking & risk tools
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Related Records
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Docket MC267969
common · ACTIVE · MC
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WILMINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
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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13 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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14 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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BOC-3 process agents explained
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
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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.