- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 482 days (since Mar 21, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
GERARDO VARELA
DBA: VARELA'S TRUCKING
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 482 days (since Mar 21, 2025).
- Prior insurance gap · 14 days Aug 21, 2024 → Sep 4, 2024
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — GERARDO VARELA (USDOT 2328526) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): GERARDO VARELA (Company officer) Blockers: • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 482 days (since Mar 21, 2025). Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 14 days — Aug 21, 2024 → Sep 4, 2024 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2328526/ As of: Jul 15, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Uninsured since Mar 21, 2025
Company profile
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 34 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 50% | 50% | — |
| 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
GERARDO VARELA is a motor carrier based in SAN DIEGO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2328526. 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 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 34 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 71.4%. 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.
GERARDO VARELA is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 1 year on FMCSA's records, based in San Diego, CA. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 71.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common (enterprise authority is revoked).
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 74% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (7 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
71.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (69.8% of violations); top code 393.47(e) (Slack adjuster defective) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Alloy, and Fontaine are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 177,998 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 21, 2024 to Sep 4, 2024 (14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Jul 25, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 19 | |
| Trail-Eze | 4 | |
| Fontaine | 3 | |
| Peterbilt | 3 | |
| Allo | 2 | |
| Alloy | 2 | |
| Hobb | 2 | |
| Aztc | 1 | |
| Dors | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 1.75 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 22.66 | 23 | — | 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 (34 rows) View all 34 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82247311 | Jul 25, 2024 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.207(a), 393.9(a), 393.95(a) | Yes |
| 82195764 | Jul 18, 2024 | CA | 3 | SB SCALES NIMITZ |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8(k)(2) | Yes |
| 82076880 | Jul 6, 2024 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 392.2, 392.7(a), 393.9(a) | No |
| 82014864 | Jun 29, 2024 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA CVEF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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14 | 393.48(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 81847424 | Jun 11, 2024 | CA | 1 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 81833143 | Jun 4, 2024 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 393.75(a)(3), 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 81732156 | May 25, 2024 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.9(a)(1), 392.2, 390.19(a)(2) | Yes |
| 81020734 | Mar 2, 2024 | CA | 3 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 391.11(b)(4), 392.2 | Yes |
| 80994068 | Feb 28, 2024 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 80970833 | Feb 27, 2024 | CA | 1 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.207(a), 393.45, 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 80582422 | Jan 4, 2024 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 80293219 | Nov 30, 2023 | CA | 3 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 392.82(a)(1) | No |
| 80279791 | Nov 28, 2023 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.207(a), 396.5(a) | Yes |
| 80187569 | Nov 8, 2023 | CA | 1 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79911306 | Oct 10, 2023 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA INSPECTION FACILITY |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 392.2, 393.100(b), 393.45(d) | Yes |
| 79624177 | Sep 7, 2023 | CA | 3 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2 | Yes |
| 79502052 | Aug 22, 2023 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.5(b), 393.207(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79488072 | Aug 21, 2023 | CA | 2 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.205(c) | No |
| 79347092 | Aug 2, 2023 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.53(b), 393.47(e), 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 79262644 | Jul 25, 2023 | US | 3 | SAN DIEGOCA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79228422 | Jul 23, 2023 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2 | No |
| 79227673 | Jul 20, 2023 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3(a)(1), 392.2 | No |
| 79213440 | Jul 20, 2023 | CA | 3 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79162839 | Jul 13, 2023 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA INSPECTION FACILITY |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a), 393.48(a) | Yes |
| 79048808 | Jun 29, 2023 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.9(a) | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC794908 | common | INACTIVE | — |
MC Certificate Documents (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.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2024 | MC794908-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 27, 2012 | MC794908-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 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 UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3254840 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 23, 2025 | Mar 21, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC 3254840 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 4, 2024 | Feb 22, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC 3254840 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 4, 2024 | Jan 23, 2025 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 14 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 21, 2024 to Sep 4, 2024 | ||||||
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3252146 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2023 | Aug 21, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3249347 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2022 | Aug 21, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3246047 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2021 | Aug 21, 2022 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3243143 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2020 | Aug 21, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3240435 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2019 | Aug 21, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3237643 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2018 | Aug 21, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3234850 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2018 | Aug 21, 2018 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3234850 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2017 | Aug 21, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CXW-3231743 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2016 | Aug 21, 2016 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CXW-3231743 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2016 | Aug 21, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 505059 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2015 | Aug 21, 2016 | REPLACED |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 331451 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2014 | Aug 21, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 184156 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2013 | Aug 21, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 71081 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2012 | Aug 21, 2013 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 31, 2025
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Mar 31, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 21, 2025insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 22, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 23, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 27, 2024
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Aug 27, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 21, 2024insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 14 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 4, 2024)
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Aug 21, 2023insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 18, 2023
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Aug 21, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 19, 2022
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Aug 21, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 17, 2021
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Aug 21, 2020insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 18, 2020
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Aug 21, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 19, 2019
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Aug 21, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2018insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 20, 2018
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Aug 21, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 18, 2017
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Aug 21, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2015
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Aug 21, 2015insuranceCANCEL — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 22, 2014
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Aug 21, 2014insuranceCANCEL — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 28, 2014oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions
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Jul 7, 2014oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions
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Aug 27, 2013oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions
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Aug 21, 2013
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Aug 21, 2013insuranceCANCEL — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 10 | 5 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 8 | 5 |
| OTAY MESA IF | CA | 6 | 3 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| OTAY MESA INSPECTION FACILITY | CA | 2 | 2 |
| SAN DIEGOCA | US | 2 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| OTAY MESA CVEF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| SB SCALES NIMITZ | CA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 36 | 3 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 8 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 6 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 4 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
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Docket MC794908
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NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
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How to verify GERARDO VARELA
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- 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.
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