TANDEM SPECIALIZED 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.
- 1 fatality on crash record 17 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TANDEM SPECIALIZED INC (USDOT 2438407) 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): JEFFREY GROSS (Company officer); BRIAN CORBIN (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 17 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2438407/ 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 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 22.9% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=22579 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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InsuranceHARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Sep 1, 2025
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC841373ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 62 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 17 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 72 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 19.23% | — |
| 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
TANDEM SPECIALIZED INC is a motor carrier based in ST LOUIS, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2438407. 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 45 power units and 42 drivers, with 72 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 22.9%. 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.
TANDEM SPECIALIZED INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 45 power units and 42 drivers, based in St Louis, MI. Across 52 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.4% out-of-service rate, with 6 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract, common, and broker.
52 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 373% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (38) and IN (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
15.4% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (59.1% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 11 times.
The fleet comprises 45 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 42 drivers; Freightliner, Mckt, and East are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 22,579 ACTIVE carriers operating 22–68 power units (±50% of this carrier's 45 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 53 | |
| East | 11 | |
| Mckt | 11 | |
| Mcoa | 11 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 8 | |
| Easu | 7 | |
| Kenworth | 6 | |
| East So Tr | 5 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.02 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 1.20 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | — | 3.78 | 4 | — | 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 (72 rows) View all 72 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88418978 | Jul 15, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 88369015 | Jul 8, 2026 | OH | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.78A-WS | No |
| 88338516 | Jul 7, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88070388 | Jun 8, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.100B-C, 393.104F4-C | Yes |
| 87834470 | May 13, 2026 | MI | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.45D-BAAL | Yes |
| 87770276 | May 5, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87761346 | May 4, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 87723411 | Apr 30, 2026 | KY | 2 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87713469 | Apr 27, 2026 | MI | 1 | I75 SB @ 4 MILE RD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 87284370 | Mar 12, 2026 | MI | 2 | EB SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 87089260 | Feb 19, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 87032077 | Feb 11, 2026 | MI | 3 | mi-e/b-scale |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 86748499 | Jan 8, 2026 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86642606 | Dec 22, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-monroe-scale-s/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86598808 | Dec 16, 2025 | OH | 1 | FINDLAY OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86546602 | Dec 10, 2025 | TN | 3 | KNOXVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86479486 | Dec 2, 2025 | MI | 3 | AIRPORT RD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86298682 | Nov 10, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-e/b-scale |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 86255939 | Nov 4, 2025 | MI | 2 | — |
EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
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0 | — | No |
| 86105497 | Oct 16, 2025 | IN | 2 | CHESTERTON IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Yes |
| 85960885 | Oct 2, 2025 | WI | 2 | LITTLE SUAMICO WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 85935514 | Sep 25, 2025 | IN | 3 | CHESTERTON IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85868712 | Sep 23, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-new-buffalo-scale-e/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 85747397 | Sep 11, 2025 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85725138 | Sep 8, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-e/b-scale |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
Recent Crashes (17 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0003829205 | Jun 8, 2026 | MI | Yes | Yes | Tow | ||
| WI0000200702 | Jan 26, 2026 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0265014830 | Jan 19, 2026 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003590802 | Sep 3, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003550415 | Jul 9, 2025 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003358079 | Nov 29, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003202608 | Jun 4, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003098377 | Jan 19, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002725978 | Nov 11, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002322181 | Jul 21, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002298112 | Jun 2, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001861236 | Nov 11, 2019 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001306677 | Jan 22, 2018 | MI | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MI0001255168 | Jan 3, 2018 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0009873888 | Nov 28, 2016 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0009768481 | Aug 10, 2016 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000077384 | Jun 17, 2016 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2015 | MC841373-B | CPL | LICENSE | CPL → |
| Mar 30, 2015 | MC84-B | GRANT | PERMIT | GRANT → |
| Oct 10, 2013 | MC841373-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83UENOH7249 | 91X | $750,000 | Sep 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | 7901061896 | 84 | — | Apr 7, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-668388-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2015120115 | SURETY | — | Apr 7, 2015 | Apr 15, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2015120115 | SURETY | — | Apr 7, 2015 | Apr 7, 2015 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2015120115 | SURETY | — | Apr 7, 2015 | Apr 7, 2021 | REPLACED |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9881779 02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9881779 01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00486X | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 20, 2013 | May 1, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00486X | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 20, 2013 | Apr 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 15, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Apr 7, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Mar 23, 2021
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Apr 1, 2016insuranceCANCEL — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 29, 2016
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Apr 15, 2015
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Apr 7, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Apr 1, 2015
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Apr 1, 2015insuranceCANCEL — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 1, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Apr 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 10, 2013
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON | KY | 5 | 2 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 3 | 1 |
| EB SCALE | MI | 3 | 0 |
| LITTLE SUAMICO WI | WI | 3 | 1 |
| ROAD | MI | 2 | 0 |
| FINDLAY OH | OH | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 0 |
| MARTINSVILLE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| WARREN IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| AIRPORT RD | MI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 391.15(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC841373
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
84 policy on file
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
SURETY policy on file
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ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,641 carriers served
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72 inspections
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17 reportable crashes
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How to verify TANDEM SPECIALIZED INC
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