BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 50 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 2457984) 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 Officer(s): DEAN KIROSKI (Company officer); MENSUDIN MUJOVIC (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 50 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2457984/ 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 1.2% vs peer median 1.2% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 35.4% vs peer median 18.1% (worse). n=11479 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.
1 active liability policy
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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InsuranceCHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 1, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC848965ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 60 | 26 | 0 |
| Trailers | 390 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 50 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 255 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 171 | 171 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.75% | 16.37% | — |
| 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
BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in ROMULUS, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2457984. 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 86 power units and 69 drivers, with 255 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 35.4%. 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.
BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 86 power units and 69 drivers, based in Romulus, MI. Across 180 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 17.2% out-of-service rate, with 10 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
180 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 195% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (45) and OH (39), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
17.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (59.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 86 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 69 drivers; Wabash National, Volvo, 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 11,479 ACTIVE carriers operating 43–129 power units (±50% of this carrier's 86 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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| Michigan (MI) | 48 | 10 | 20.8% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 34 | 4 | 11.8% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 21 | 4 | 19.0% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 17 | 6 | 35.3% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 16 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 14, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | May 25, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 9 | 4 | 44.4% | Apr 25, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | May 6, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 24, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 4, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash National | 183 | |
| Volvo | 122 | |
| Freightliner | 69 | |
| International | 43 | |
| Stoughton | 22 |
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 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 9 | — | 0.28 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 29 | — | 3.09 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | — | 6.11 | 6 | — | 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 (255 rows) View all 255 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88416363 | Jul 15, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88294852 | Jul 1, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75A3-TFL | Yes |
| 88188788 | Jun 18, 2026 | OH | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 88053161 | Jun 4, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 392.2-SLLS1 | Yes |
| 88005907 | Jun 1, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87971376 | May 25, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87934691 | May 22, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87932352 | May 22, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.51A-NSIN, 392.2-SLLUP | Yes |
| 87939389 | May 21, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87774864 | May 6, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 87735433 | Apr 30, 2026 | MI | 3 | MI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87713553 | Apr 28, 2026 | MI | 3 | NB I-275 @ CANTON REST AREA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLLR | No |
| 87689720 | Apr 25, 2026 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87685019 | Apr 25, 2026 | MO | 1 | STEELE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 45B2-BHTD, 5B-L | Yes |
| 87609297 | Apr 17, 2026 | MI | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 9A-LSLIWR, 3A1-BALR, 9A-LBL | Yes |
| 87568200 | Apr 13, 2026 | IN | 2 | WARREN IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 75A3-TAOL, 95A4-EEUS, 205C-WRAWFLMIB | Yes |
| 87560166 | Apr 11, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87403010 | Mar 24, 2026 | OH | 2 | HAMILTON OH |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87402256 | Mar 24, 2026 | OH | 3 | FINDLAY OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87383135 | Mar 18, 2026 | IN | 2 | CHESTERTON IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87328875 | Mar 17, 2026 | OH | 2 | SPRINGBORO OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.100C-C | No |
| 87300866 | Mar 14, 2026 | MS | 2 | DE SOTO COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87283994 | Mar 12, 2026 | MI | 2 | mi-monroe-scale-s/b |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.24C-L | Yes |
| 87280261 | Mar 7, 2026 | IN | 3 | LAFAYETTE IN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 87234417 | Mar 6, 2026 | IL | 3 | I80 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2LV, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
Recent Crashes (50 rows) View all 50 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH0265050960 | Mar 13, 2026 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003713473 | Dec 31, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003608351 | Sep 11, 2025 | MI | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MI0003590693 | Aug 20, 2025 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX003859396 | Jun 17, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400227364 | Mar 3, 2025 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003451748 | Feb 16, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904571169 | Sep 5, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003267753 | Aug 20, 2024 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX003443747 | Jun 3, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003122660 | Feb 14, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0235169019 | Sep 29, 2023 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002978038 | Aug 23, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002962656 | Aug 21, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0235138863 | Aug 9, 2023 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2023500935 | Jan 3, 2023 | AR | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| TX6GWCHQE1J0 | Dec 10, 2022 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904057598 | Jun 21, 2022 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2022514494 | Mar 13, 2022 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000094599 | Dec 16, 2021 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0216048689 | Mar 23, 2021 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000089299 | Feb 11, 2021 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002105725 | Sep 29, 2020 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0072515652 | Jun 26, 2020 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0001993326 | Apr 1, 2020 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2014 | MC848965-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA260057 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250049 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240043 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA230039 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220043 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210038 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200040 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA180044 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA170038 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF004967 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2016 | Mar 3, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF004967 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H0867422A 001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2091186 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 14, 2014 | Feb 1, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2091186 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 10, 2014 | Dec 14, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2091186 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2014 | Oct 10, 2014 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 3, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2016insuranceCANCEL — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 29, 2016
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Feb 1, 2015insuranceCANCEL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 29, 2015
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Dec 14, 2014insuranceCANCEL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 4, 2014
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Oct 10, 2014insuranceCANCEL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 30, 2014
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Feb 7, 2014
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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| FINDLAY OH | OH | 12 | 1 |
| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 10 | 2 |
| WARREN IN | IN | 6 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 6 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE INSPECTION | OH | 6 | 1 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 6 | 3 |
| PANOLA COUNTY | MS | 5 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 4 | 1 |
| CHARLESTON MO | MO | 4 | 1 |
| STEELE MO | MO | 4 | 2 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 7 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 28 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 4 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Requiring or permitting a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle driver to drive more than 11 hours | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
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Docket MC848965
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CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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255 inspections
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50 reportable crashes
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