ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC
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 — ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC (USDOT 2356627) 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: $2,000,000 Officer(s): BENJAMIN ELKINS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $2,000,000 — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2356627/ As of: Jul 25, 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 B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). 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 2.1% vs peer median 1.6% (worse). Vehicle OOS 29.2% vs peer median 18.7% (worse). n=8096 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.
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 24, 2023
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 121 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 221 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 40 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 4 | 7 | 6 | 17 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 7 | 6 | 17 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 201 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 122 | 122 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.64% | 16.39% | — |
| 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
ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC is a motor carrier based in WASKOM, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2356627. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 121 power units and 136 drivers, with 201 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 29.2%. 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.
ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC is a large fleet, operating 121 power units and 136 drivers, based in Waskom, TX. Across 104 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.3% out-of-service rate, with 17 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.
104 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 44% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in LA (83) and TX (21), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
16.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (74.3% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 12 times.
The fleet comprises 121 power units (large fleet) and 136 drivers; Freightliner, Pratt, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 8,096 ACTIVE carriers operating 60–182 power units (±50% of this carrier's 121 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 83 | |
| Other | 35 | |
| Prat | 20 | |
| Ace | 16 | |
| Chth | 15 | |
| Kenworth | 15 | |
| Pratt | 15 | |
| Unknown | 12 | |
| Ace Traile | 11 |
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 | — | 0.12 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 16 | — | 2.70 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | — | 7.22 | 7 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (201 rows) View all 201 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88407280 | Jul 13, 2026 | LA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 88373399 | Jul 9, 2026 | LA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88295115 | Jun 30, 2026 | LA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88241699 | Jun 23, 2026 | LA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88208255 | Jun 20, 2026 | LA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88159406 | Jun 16, 2026 | LA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 88162658 | Jun 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9, 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 88133557 | Jun 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A | Yes |
| 88132334 | Jun 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Inti
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10 | 393.75A3, 393.126, 396.3A1BOS | Yes |
| 88132333 | Jun 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-LCDLR, 393.47E | Yes |
| 88132083 | Jun 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9H | No |
| 88105305 | Jun 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88104655 | Jun 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9TS, 393.9, 393.75C | No |
| 88104549 | Jun 8, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9TS, 393.9 | No |
| 88074500 | Jun 6, 2026 | LA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.5B-L, 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 87946707 | May 21, 2026 | LA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 87863370 | May 15, 2026 | LA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 87863193 | May 14, 2026 | LA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.7A-D | Yes |
| 87823018 | May 11, 2026 | LA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87827539 | May 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.48A | No |
| 87796991 | May 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47E, 393.53B | No |
| 87788317 | May 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2W | No |
| 87707575 | Apr 28, 2026 | LA | 2 | STONEWALL LA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 87656010 | Apr 22, 2026 | LA | 2 | GRAND CANE LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 9A2-C, 9A-LBL, 9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 87582902 | Apr 13, 2026 | LA | 3 | FRIERSON LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (40 rows) View all 40 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA2026034492 | Mar 23, 2026 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX7E69HQE1LC | Mar 14, 2026 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA2026022708 | Feb 24, 2026 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2026016916 | Feb 10, 2026 | LA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA2026008409 | Jan 22, 2026 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2026000680 | Jan 3, 2026 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2025167649 | Dec 26, 2025 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2025158887 | Dec 8, 2025 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2025137175 | Oct 22, 2025 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2025131827 | Oct 13, 2025 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2025103573 | Aug 7, 2025 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2025068703 | May 18, 2025 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2025025549 | Mar 9, 2025 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2024153235 | Dec 10, 2024 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2024121598 | Oct 11, 2024 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2024115916 | Sep 20, 2024 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6Y1CHQE1J8 | Aug 17, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2024042485 | Apr 9, 2024 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2023135492 | Nov 17, 2023 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2023133870 | Nov 14, 2023 | LA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA2023021385 | Feb 19, 2023 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2022044680 | Nov 1, 2022 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2022032130 | Oct 14, 2022 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6EYCHQE1LV | Sep 25, 2022 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX6EE7HQE1G9 | Aug 9, 2022 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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 | MC807263 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (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.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Dec 3, 2012 | MC807263-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 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 INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP 8200119-00 | 91X | $2,000,000 | Mar 24, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FFP10122022 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 24, 2022 | Mar 24, 2023 | REPLACED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FFP1012-2020 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 24, 2020 | Mar 24, 2022 | REPLACED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FFP1012-2020 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 24, 2020 | Apr 23, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YLA000061-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 24, 2019 | Mar 24, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YLA000061-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 24, 2018 | Mar 24, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | QDX-LA000078-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 24, 2017 | Mar 24, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS18-00171-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 24, 2016 | Mar 24, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICLA0003555 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 24, 2015 | Mar 24, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LAA802433-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 9, 2014 | Mar 24, 2015 | REPLACED |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LAA802433-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 9, 2013 | Nov 9, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LAA802433 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 27, 2012 | Nov 9, 2013 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 24, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 23, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 24, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 24, 2020
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Mar 24, 2020insuranceCANCEL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 24, 2019insuranceCANCEL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 22, 2019
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Mar 26, 2018
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Mar 24, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 24, 2017
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Mar 24, 2017insuranceCANCEL — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 24, 2016insuranceCANCEL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 21, 2016
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Mar 24, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 12, 2014
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Nov 9, 2014insuranceCANCEL — HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 12, 2013
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Nov 9, 2013insuranceCANCEL — HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 3, 2012
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | LA | 51 | 14 |
| SHREVEPORT LA | LA | 27 | 1 |
| BOSSIER CITY LA | LA | 23 | 5 |
| FRIERSON LA | LA | 12 | 2 |
| MILLER COUNTY | AR | 6 | 0 |
| LAFAYETTE COUNTY | AR | 3 | 0 |
| BENTON LA | LA | 3 | 0 |
| MANSFIELD LA | LA | 3 | 1 |
| LA | LA | 2 | 0 |
| EXIT 633 AT IH20 WB | TX | 2 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 10 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 8 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 392.22(a) | Failing to use hazard warning flashers | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.126 | Failure to ensure intermodal container securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
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Docket MC807263
common · N · MC
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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40 reportable crashes
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