BS CARRIERS INC
FORDS, NJ
BS CARRIERS INC is a motor carrier based in FORDS, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2452590. 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 4 power units and 6 drivers, with 29 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 53.3%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BS CARRIERS INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 6 drivers, based in Fords, NJ. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 60.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 47% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (2) and NY (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
60.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (67.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLIRP (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Kenworth, Volvo, and CIMC are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 179,652 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (CT) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Jul 29, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 12, 2024 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 11, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 14 | |
| Utility | 7 | |
| Freightliner | 6 | |
| Kenworth | 4 | |
| Herc | 3 | |
| CIMC | 2 | |
| Trailer | 2 | |
| Volk | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (29 rows) View all 29 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85753621 | Sep 12, 2025 | CT | 1 | EAST LYME |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.9A-LFTSI, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 85774771 | Sep 11, 2025 | PA | 2 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 85758284 | Sep 10, 2025 | NY | 1 | TULLY NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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18 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 85394639 | Jul 29, 2025 | MD | 2 | SNOW HILL MD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 84818221 | May 30, 2025 | CT | 1 | GREENWICH SCALE |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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13 | 393.43A-TPV, 393.23-LEU, 393.75G-TFWETL | Yes |
| 84576311 | May 1, 2025 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 396.3A1-BALR | Yes |
| 83797567 | Jan 31, 2025 | NJ | 2 | PORT JERSEY BLVD |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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19 | 383.23A2-LCDL, 392.9AA2-OA, 393.40A-B | Yes |
| 83131940 | Nov 8, 2024 | NJ | 2 | GREENWICH WB SCALE |
VOLK TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-LBL, 393.203A-CBP | No |
| 82971915 | Oct 16, 2024 | NY | 2 | UTICA NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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13 | 396.5-HL, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.11A1-L | Yes |
| 81878305 | Jun 12, 2024 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a), 393.55(d)(3) | No |
| 83983147 | Apr 18, 2024 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45D, 393.60E-WS | Yes |
| 81349544 | Apr 12, 2024 | NY | 3 | WOODBURY INSPECTION SITE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 392.16(a) | No |
| 81358329 | Apr 10, 2024 | TN | 3 | HAYWOOD COUNTY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81183699 | Mar 23, 2024 | SD | 3 | PIEDMONT SD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8(a), 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | No |
| 81180647 | Mar 23, 2024 | MO | 1 | SAINT CLAIR MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 393.45A-BHTBS, 395.24, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 81124226 | Mar 16, 2024 | AR | 2 | LONDON AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 392.2, 395.8(a) | Yes |
| 81127104 | Mar 15, 2024 | NM | 1 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81117101 | Mar 13, 2024 | IA | 3 | ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 390.21T(b) | No |
| 81011771 | Feb 28, 2024 | NJ | 2 | BAYONNE GLOBAL TERMINAL |
VOLK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9(a), 393.95(a) | No |
| 80808016 | Feb 9, 2024 | CT | 2 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3), 392.2 | Yes |
| 80791814 | Feb 6, 2024 | OH | 1 | ROADSIDE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 393.45(b)(2), 395.8(k)(2), 393.75(a)(4) | Yes |
| 80549038 | Jan 4, 2024 | PA | 2 | pa-i81-north-@-nuangola-ramp |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.75(a)(3), 395.8(a)(1), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 81434994 | Oct 25, 2023 | PA | 3 | — |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 376.11(d)(1) | No |
| 79691284 | Sep 19, 2023 | CT | 2 | DANBURY SCALE |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95(a) | No |
| 79691279 | Sep 19, 2023 | CT | 2 | WATERFORD |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.9(a), 395.24(c)(1)(i), 396.17(c) | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA503955100X | Apr 8, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NJ0006717274 | Mar 10, 2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NJ0021147887 | Nov 9, 2021 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NJ0021536259 | Jul 15, 2021 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NJ0020919450 | Sep 1, 2020 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NJ0019114634 | Feb 14, 2019 | NJ | 0 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NJ0017324227 | Nov 9, 2017 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2016 | MC846751 | Common (Property) | PENDING | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2016 | MC846751-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (25 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 2825098-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 2825098-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 27, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23062180 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23062180 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2024 | Jun 12, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23062180 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23062180 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC22062507 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC22062507 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2022 | Apr 3, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC22062507 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2022 | Nov 22, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC21062663 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2021 | Jun 27, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC20062555 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2020 | Jun 27, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0004785459-8 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC19062217 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2019 | Jun 27, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0004785459-8 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0004785459-8 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2018 | Jan 14, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0004785459-8 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2018 | Sep 26, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0004785459-8 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0004785459-7 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2018 | Jun 27, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0004785459-7 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2017 | Feb 9, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0004785459-7 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2017 | Nov 10, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0004785459-7 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 19, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0004785459-7 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2017 | Jun 27, 2017 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0004785459-7 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1473374 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2016 | Jun 27, 2017 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | CAL06016 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2015 | Jun 28, 2016 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 27, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 22, 2024enforcementEnforcement case NJ-2024-0264-US1853 — $7,020
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Jun 27, 2024
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Jun 27, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Jun 12, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Apr 12, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Apr 9, 2024
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Jan 12, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Dec 29, 2023
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Jun 28, 2023
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Jun 27, 2023insuranceCANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Apr 3, 2023insuranceCANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Mar 30, 2023
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Nov 22, 2022insuranceCANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Nov 15, 2022
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Jun 28, 2022
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Jun 27, 2022insuranceCANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Jun 29, 2021
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Jun 27, 2021insuranceCANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Jun 29, 2020
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Jun 27, 2020insuranceCANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Jun 27, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 14, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 28, 2018
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Sep 26, 2018insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 14, 2018
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Aug 31, 2018insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 15, 2018
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Jun 27, 2018
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Jun 27, 2018insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 9, 2018insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 1, 2018
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Nov 10, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 24, 2017
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Sep 19, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 1, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 27, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 27, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 28, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
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Apr 1, 2016
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLETOWN SCALE | CT | 2 | 1 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 1 |
| LONDON AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| DANBURY SCALE | CT | 1 | 0 |
| EAST LYME | CT | 1 | 0 |
| GREENWICH SCALE | CT | 1 | 1 |
| WATERFORD | CT | 1 | 0 |
| I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| PERRYVILLE MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | Unknown | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 3 | 3 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC846751
Common · ACTIVE · MC
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CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
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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29 inspections
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7 reportable crashes
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- 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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