ARTIC BEAR EXPRESS 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 — ARTIC BEAR EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2430607) 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 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 — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2430607/ 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 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 7.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 15.8% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=49727 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PAPolicy effective Jul 27, 2025
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Process AgentOWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC837843ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 21 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 7 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 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 95 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 8% | 9.33% | — |
| 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
ARTIC BEAR EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in LINCOLNSHIRE, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2430607. 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 21 power units and 21 drivers, with 95 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 15.8%. 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.
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.
ARTIC BEAR EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 21 power units and 21 drivers, based in Lincolnshire, IL. Across 71 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.5% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
71 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 344% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NM (20) and IL (7), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
15.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (51.9% of violations); top code 393.75(a)(3) (Tire-flat and/or audible air leak) cited 5 times, 5 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 21 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 21 drivers; Volvo, CIMC, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 49,727 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–32 power units (±50% of this carrier's 21 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 |
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| New Mexico (NM) | 19 | 2 | 10.5% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 13, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 27, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 8, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 22, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 19, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 9, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 8, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Volvo | 75 | |
| CIMC | 34 | |
| Freightliner | 15 | |
| Vanguard | 15 | |
| Great Dane | 9 | |
| Utility | 9 | |
| Vang | 5 |
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 | — | 0.11 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 12 | — | 0.78 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | — | 4.90 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | — | 4.42 | 4 | — | 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 (95 rows) View all 95 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88385597 | Jul 11, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| 88385588 | Jul 11, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9A-LHWS, 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 88359864 | Jul 9, 2026 | OR | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88091989 | Jun 8, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLMF, 393.60C | No |
| 87935063 | May 22, 2026 | OR | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 87895223 | May 17, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 395.8E-HOSPDELDT, 395.24, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 87725861 | Apr 29, 2026 | NM | 3 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87680121 | Apr 23, 2026 | AZ | 2 | VAIL AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 45D-B, 2-SLLCP, 9A-LRLI | No |
| 87431662 | Mar 27, 2026 | AZ | 2 | YUMA AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.78A-WS, 393.95F | No |
| 87402028 | Mar 26, 2026 | LA | 3 | HAMMOND LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.22B-DFPWD, 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| 87295186 | Mar 11, 2026 | NM | 3 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87234215 | Mar 3, 2026 | IN | 3 | LAFAYETTE IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87210139 | Mar 3, 2026 | AZ | 2 | PHOENIX AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.17C-PI, 396.9D2-FTF, 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 87154092 | Feb 25, 2026 | TX | 3 | 6019 IH20 EB SVC RD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87204739 | Feb 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH 10 WB MM 678 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 392.9A2-C, 395.22G, 395.24C2III | Yes |
| 86937067 | Jan 31, 2026 | NM | 3 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86934079 | Jan 31, 2026 | AZ | 2 | HOLBROOK AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.86A2-RIG, 393.55E-B, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 86929465 | Jan 30, 2026 | NM | 2 | TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86890448 | Jan 25, 2026 | NM | 3 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86805412 | Jan 13, 2026 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3, 393.75C | Yes |
| 86709094 | Dec 30, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-7100--old-katy-rd |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87357825 | Dec 22, 2025 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86956309 | Dec 18, 2025 | NM | 3 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86597624 | Dec 16, 2025 | FL | 2 | LEE FL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.205C-WR | Yes |
| 86570254 | Dec 13, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-55 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX7DEFHQE15D | Feb 17, 2026 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK2602003003 | Feb 17, 2026 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0I26006333 | Jan 31, 2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX004070617 | Dec 13, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0711032419 | Jan 15, 2025 | NM | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0903341375 | Mar 21, 2019 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX000365325 | Nov 21, 2015 | IL | 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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| Sep 10, 2013 | MC837843-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 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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| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 019-89-5746 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 27, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3277330043 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2024 | Jul 27, 2025 | REPLACED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9073177 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2023 | Jul 27, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP86927A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2022 | Jul 27, 2023 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP86927A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2022 | Aug 28, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN290314 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2020 | Jul 27, 2022 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP55072 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2019 | Jul 27, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP45035 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2018 | Jul 27, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP35027 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2017 | Jul 27, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199521264 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 3, 2014 | Sep 3, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199521264 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 3, 2014 | Jul 27, 2017 | REPLACED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025178 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 11, 2014 | Sep 3, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025178 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 3, 2013 | Apr 11, 2014 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 27, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 27, 2024insuranceCANCEL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 26, 2024
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Aug 28, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jul 27, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jul 27, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 29, 2020
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Jul 27, 2020insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Jul 29, 2019
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Jul 27, 2019insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Jul 30, 2018
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Jul 27, 2018insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Sep 3, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Jul 27, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Sep 3, 2014insuranceCANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Sep 2, 2014
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Apr 11, 2014insuranceCANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Mar 24, 2014
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Sep 10, 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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| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 10 | 1 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 5 | 1 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 3 | 0 |
| PHOENIX AZ | AZ | 2 | 1 |
| NEEDLES AREA | CA | 2 | 0 |
| I-55 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| LAFAYETTE IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| MANCHESTER TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 |
| 390.21(c) | Improper size, location, or color of CMV marking | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.13(d)(2) | Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC837843
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
91X policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 34,199 carriers served
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95 inspections
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7 reportable crashes
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How to verify ARTIC BEAR EXPRESS INC
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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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