SOUTHERN CROSS TRUCKING LLC
LAFAYETTE, AL
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 · 365 days May 1, 2025 → May 1, 2026
- 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 — SOUTHERN CROSS TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 2397436) 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 Officer(s): KEVIN HOLLOWAY (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 365 days — May 1, 2025 → May 1, 2026 • 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 · $750,000 — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2397436/ 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 30% vs peer median 11.7% (worse). n=78582 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +1 (12 → 13) · Jun 13, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +1 (11 → 12) · Jun 13, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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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InsuranceSPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 1, 2026
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC824336ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 9 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 46 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 21.62% | — |
| 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
SOUTHERN CROSS TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in LAFAYETTE, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2397436. 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 13 power units and 12 drivers, with 46 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 30.0%. 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.
SOUTHERN CROSS TRUCKING LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 11 drivers, based in Lafayette, AL. Across 33 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 21.2% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is on file.
33 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 371% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in GA (15) and AL (14), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
21.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.6% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 13 times.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Great divi are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 78,582 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 1, 2025 to May 1, 2026 (365 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 11 12FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 12 13FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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 | 36 | |
| Great Dane | 33 | |
| Colonial F | 2 | |
| Ford | 2 | |
| Great Divi | 2 | |
| Unknown | 2 | |
| Big Tex | 1 | |
| Chevrolet | 1 |
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 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 10 | — | 1.20 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 8.63 | 9 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | — | 12.23 | 12 | — | 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 (46 rows) View all 46 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88391062 | Jul 13, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.5B-L, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 88391061 | Jul 13, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.9A-LRLIWR, 393.9A-LIL, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 88241452 | Jun 25, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 88157782 | Jun 16, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87999413 | May 27, 2026 | GA | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.11A1-LPLMWR, 393.95A4-EENA, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 87999217 | May 27, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLML | No |
| 87612471 | Apr 16, 2026 | GA | 2 | HOGANSVILLE GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 100B-C, 9A-LTSI, 30B1-ELDDFR | Yes |
| 87426294 | Mar 26, 2026 | FL | 2 | JASPER FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87391577 | Mar 24, 2026 | AL | 2 | PRATTVILLE AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.55C1-B, 393.55E-B | No |
| 87338240 | Mar 18, 2026 | FL | 2 | JASPER FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87196272 | Mar 3, 2026 | AL | 2 | OPELIKA AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 395.22H1-ELDNUM | Yes |
| 86975386 | Feb 5, 2026 | AL | 2 | CHILDERSBURG AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11A1-LIL, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 86935826 | Jan 29, 2026 | AL | 2 | GOODWATER AL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 86927590 | Jan 28, 2026 | GA | 3 | LAGRANGE GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86896388 | Jan 26, 2026 | AL | 3 | SYLACAUGA AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86579958 | Dec 16, 2025 | AL | 3 | SALEM AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86524885 | Dec 8, 2025 | GA | 2 | FORSYTH GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 86217983 | Oct 30, 2025 | GA | 3 | VALDOSTA GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 395.24, 392.2-SLLSR, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 86203233 | Oct 30, 2025 | FL | 3 | JASPER FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86213786 | Oct 29, 2025 | GA | 3 | RINGGOLD GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 86077890 | Oct 14, 2025 | GA | 3 | ELLABELL GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 86026527 | Oct 9, 2025 | GA | 3 | MOULTRIE GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 85745120 | Sep 11, 2025 | AL | 3 | CHILDERSBURG AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85720854 | Sep 8, 2025 | AL | 2 | SYLACAUGA AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 392.9A2-C, 395.24, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 85666657 | Sep 2, 2025 | AL | 2 | BESSEMER AL |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
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5 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LIL | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0006725656 | Oct 27, 2016 | AL | 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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| May 20, 2016 | MC824336-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | SHD-84229637 | 91X | $750,000 | May 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | SHD-84229637 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | May 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 365 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 1, 2025 to May 1, 2026 | ||||||
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA957726334 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | GTU000695 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP59027A | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2020 | May 2, 2021 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0062735 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2019 | May 2, 2020 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 625021001 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2018 | May 2, 2019 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 0382009 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2017 | May 2, 2018 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 0382009 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2017 | Jun 4, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 3754118 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2016 | May 2, 2017 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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May 1, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 365 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 1, 2026)
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May 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 2, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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May 2, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 2, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 4, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 2, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 2, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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May 20, 2016
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May 23, 2013
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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| LAGRANGE GA | GA | 6 | 2 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 5 | 0 |
| JASPER FL | FL | 3 | 2 |
| CHILDERSBURG AL | AL | 2 | 0 |
| SYLACAUGA AL | AL | 2 | 1 |
| ELLABELL GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
| BESSEMER AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| CHELSEA AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| GOODWATER AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| OPELIKA AL | AL | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 13 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.71(h) | Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC824336
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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46 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify SOUTHERN CROSS TRUCKING LLC
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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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