BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC
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 · 1096 days Apr 12, 2023 → Apr 12, 2026
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 29 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC (USDOT 2379727) 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: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 1096 days — Apr 12, 2023 → Apr 12, 2026 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 29 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOT COMPLIANCE SERVICES LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2379727/ As of: Jul 24, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 2.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 24.5% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=17173 same-size ACTIVE peers.
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 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.
2 active liability policies
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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InsuranceMS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 12, 2026
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Process AgentDOT COMPLIANCE SERVICES LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC817206ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 65 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 29 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 183 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 122 | 122 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.46% | 13.11% | — |
| 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
BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC is a motor carrier based in WILLOWBROOK, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2379727. 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 58 power units and 55 drivers, with 183 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 24.5%. 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.
BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 58 power units and 55 drivers, based in Willowbrook, IL. Across 119 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.4% out-of-service rate, with 9 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
119 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 129% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (15) and IN (12), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
13.4% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (39.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 11 times.
The fleet comprises 58 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 55 drivers; Freightliner, Reitnouer, 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 17,173 ACTIVE carriers operating 29–87 power units (±50% of this carrier's 58 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 12, 2023 to Apr 12, 2026 (1096 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 |
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| Ohio (OH) | 17 | 2 | 11.8% | May 29, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 18, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | May 21, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | Apr 19, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | May 27, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 12, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 128 | |
| Reitnouer | 43 | |
| Kenworth | 33 | |
| Great Dane | 32 | |
| Benson Tru | 13 | |
| Unknown | 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 | 3 | — | 0.12 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 18 | — | 0.77 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 32 | — | 4.38 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | — | 4.50 | 5 | — | 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 (183 rows) View all 183 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88469715 | Jul 20, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLTL | Yes |
| 88431440 | Jul 16, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 88272858 | Jun 29, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88240239 | Jun 25, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| 88187287 | Jun 17, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 88009743 | Jun 1, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88002164 | May 29, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87976998 | May 27, 2026 | MO | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.205A-WRTC | Yes |
| 87943805 | May 21, 2026 | WI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 87775212 | May 4, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87750208 | May 2, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.16-D | No |
| 87637378 | Apr 19, 2026 | IA | 2 | NB I380 / BOYSON RD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 110B, 2RG, 104F4/R | Yes |
| 87588846 | Apr 14, 2026 | OH | 1 | CONNEAUT OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 9A-LLPL | No |
| 87555325 | Apr 11, 2026 | TN | 3 | CLINTON TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87537346 | Apr 8, 2026 | IA | 1 | 02 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METER |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | — | No |
| 87499799 | Apr 6, 2026 | SD | 3 | SALEM SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87491483 | Apr 2, 2026 | OH | 3 | FINDLAY OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87403878 | Mar 25, 2026 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.207A-SMRS | Yes |
| 87390790 | Mar 20, 2026 | AR | 3 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87269202 | Mar 10, 2026 | OH | 1 | NORTH JACKSON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 87146940 | Feb 18, 2026 | IN | 2 | MICHIGAN CITY IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 87123193 | Feb 17, 2026 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86987245 | Feb 4, 2026 | IN | 3 | CROWN POINT IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86937805 | Jan 31, 2026 | IA | 3 | ia-14---i29-nb-mm-12-percival |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86933783 | Jan 30, 2026 | WI | 2 | HANCOCK WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (29 rows) View all 29 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN0904878606 | Dec 31, 2025 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CT2500434830 | Dec 11, 2025 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003645709 | Oct 9, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0007064600 | Sep 29, 2025 | NJ | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
| PA507257100X | Aug 17, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904775954 | Aug 7, 2025 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0301025522 | Jun 27, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA504174500X | May 8, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0243091783 | May 22, 2024 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002883570 | Dec 22, 2022 | IL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX002868770 | Dec 20, 2022 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0072770368 | Jun 7, 2022 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD21A0844675 | Sep 29, 2021 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072674134 | Sep 20, 2021 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0106426623 | Dec 5, 2020 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0204196636 | Oct 10, 2020 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2001168414 | Mar 30, 2020 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903259998 | Nov 14, 2018 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV201807942A | Mar 28, 2018 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0201709072 | Jun 29, 2017 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0170335011 | Feb 1, 2017 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0164020023 | Jul 6, 2016 | OH | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| WI0000076356 | Feb 2, 2016 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV000031424A | Sep 2, 2015 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0902526497 | Sep 2, 2015 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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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| Apr 18, 2013 | MC817206-C | 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 |
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| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TS TS CA0000194 00 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 12, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TS TS CA0000194 00 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Apr 12, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 1096 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 12, 2023 to Apr 12, 2026 | ||||||
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0003765 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2021 | Apr 12, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9882996 03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2020 | Apr 12, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9882996 02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2019 | Apr 12, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882996 01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 20, 2018 | Apr 12, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882996 01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2018 | Nov 20, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0056761001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2016 | Apr 12, 2018 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS046991 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2015 | Apr 12, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS030756 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2014 | Apr 12, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2157018 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2013 | Apr 12, 2014 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 12, 2026insuranceCANCEL — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 9, 2026
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Apr 12, 2023insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 12, 2023insurance gapCoverage gap: 1096 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 12, 2026)
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Apr 4, 2023
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Apr 12, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Apr 8, 2021
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Apr 12, 2020insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Apr 7, 2020
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Apr 12, 2019insuranceCANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Apr 3, 2019
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Nov 21, 2018
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Nov 20, 2018insuranceCANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Apr 12, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 12, 2016insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Apr 11, 2016
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Apr 12, 2015insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Apr 6, 2015
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Apr 12, 2014insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 2, 2014
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Apr 18, 2013
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENTZVILLE MO | MO | 3 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 3 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 2 | 1 |
| I-80 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| FRANKFORT | KY | 2 | 0 |
| MOORHEAD MN | MN | 2 | 1 |
| WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| FREMONT SCALE | NE | 2 | 0 |
| BATAVIA NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 30 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 |
| 393.104(b) | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Requiring or permitting a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle driver to drive more than 11 hours | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC817206
common · ACTIVE · MC
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MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOT COMPLIANCE SERVICES LLC
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