PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 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 — PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC (USDOT 234913) 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 Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/234913/ 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 A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). 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 0.3% vs peer median 1.5% (better). Vehicle OOS 21.8% vs peer median 18.2% (worse). n=6884 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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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InsuranceCHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 1, 2026
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Process AgentSERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC163374ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 130 | 9 | 0 |
| Trailers | 505 | 45 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 329 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 1 | 8 | 10 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 | 9 | 11 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 495 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 310 | 310 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0.97% | 10% | — |
| 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
PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC is a corporation based in KNOXVILLE, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 234913. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 139 power units and 151 drivers, with 495 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 21.8%. 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.
PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC is a large fleet, operating 139 power units and 151 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Knoxville, TN. Across 306 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.8% out-of-service rate, with 10 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common.
306 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 97% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (175) and GA (19), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
9.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.3% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 14 times.
The fleet comprises 139 power units (large fleet) and 151 drivers; International, Wabash National, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 6,884 ACTIVE carriers operating 69–209 power units (±50% of this carrier's 139 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 181 | 18 | 9.9% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 20 | 2 | 10.0% | May 29, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 19 | 1 | 5.3% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 7, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 15, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| International | 285 | |
| Wabash National | 156 | |
| Great Dane | 139 | |
| Freightliner | 79 | |
| Mack | 40 | |
| Kenworth | 15 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 13 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 25 | — | 1.46 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 43 | — | 3.42 | 3 | — | 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 (495 rows) View all 495 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88409221 | Jul 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-LCDLR, 393.75A3, 393.78 | Yes |
| 88387851 | Jul 11, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88301694 | Jun 30, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-HLLH | Yes |
| 88288388 | Jun 29, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88274118 | Jun 29, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88277915 | Jun 28, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88267549 | Jun 27, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88222275 | Jun 23, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88212698 | Jun 21, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 88212567 | Jun 21, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 88202026 | Jun 19, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88137453 | Jun 12, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88137417 | Jun 11, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88110655 | Jun 10, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88029216 | Jun 2, 2026 | LA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
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2 | 393.60E, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 87993753 | May 29, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.47A-BCFSAD | No |
| 87958487 | May 25, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87950455 | May 24, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87925605 | May 21, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-BHTD, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 87854809 | May 13, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 87832141 | May 12, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87829034 | May 11, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87797834 | May 7, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87783773 | May 5, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87764022 | May 5, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
Recent Crashes (329 rows) View all 329 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0261610154 | Jun 10, 2026 | MN | Yes | Yes | Tow | ||
| TN0400378564 | Oct 15, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400286183 | Jul 11, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0005657657 | Jun 3, 2025 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108142156 | May 29, 2025 | NC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| FL2694901305 | Mar 10, 2025 | FL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OK2503002571 | Feb 28, 2025 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2025502010 | Jan 9, 2025 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000111510 | Jan 7, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400158088 | Oct 6, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009576197 | Aug 16, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400045496 | Jan 15, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107526881 | Nov 9, 2023 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2574075603 | Sep 28, 2023 | FL | 0 | 10 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OK2307002590 | Jul 24, 2023 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103701737 | Jun 28, 2023 | TN | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| KY0072909822 | Jun 6, 2023 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2558201503 | Apr 24, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK0023006960 | Apr 6, 2023 | OK | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2023520185 | Mar 30, 2023 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300857563 | Dec 29, 2022 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2496466502 | Aug 12, 2022 | FL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| FL8959531802 | Aug 8, 2022 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103307715 | May 11, 2022 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS9062220002 | Jan 20, 2022 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 |
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| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA260038 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA260038 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250054 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240049 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SUTTON NATIONAL | KOF-DIXESFYAAY-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220035 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210036 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200039 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200039 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200038 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190031 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2019 | Feb 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC-010016 | CARGO | — | Jun 1, 2001 | May 5, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-010027 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2001 | Jan 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TIM 2714160 | CARGO | — | Jun 1, 2000 | Jul 5, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP 9897517 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2000 | Jul 5, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP 9897517 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2000 | Jun 1, 2001 | REPLACED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TIM 2714160 | CARGO | — | Jun 1, 2000 | Jun 1, 2001 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP28202A | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 27, 1998 | Jul 5, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP28202A | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 27, 1998 | Jun 1, 2000 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP28202A | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 27, 1998 | Mar 27, 1998 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP28202A | CARGO | — | Jun 1, 1993 | Jul 5, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP28202A | CARGO | — | Jun 1, 1993 | Jun 1, 2000 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP28202A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 1993 | Mar 27, 1998 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SUTTON NATIONAL
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Feb 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 26, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 5, 2011insuranceCANCEL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 5, 2001insuranceTERM/CANCL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Jul 5, 2001insuranceTERM/CANCL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Jun 1, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Jun 1, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Jul 5, 2000insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 1, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 27, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Apr 9, 1987
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May 16, 1984
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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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| COOKEVILLE TN | TN | 46 | 0 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 18 | 1 |
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 11 | 3 |
| MOUNT JULIET TN | TN | 11 | 2 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 9 | 6 |
| I-57 | IL | 8 | 0 |
| MONTEREY TN | TN | 8 | 0 |
| KUTTAWA | KY | 7 | 0 |
| MOREHEAD | KY | 7 | 0 |
| CROSSVILLE TN | TN | 7 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 28 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 14 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 387.301(a) | Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38 | General/Admin | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC163374
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CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SUTTON NATIONAL
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
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495 inspections
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329 reportable crashes
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