- Common (Property) authority is currently revoked as of Apr 21, 2026 · Docket MC849346.
RAINBOW TRANSPORT EXPRESS INC
RAINBOW TRANSPORT EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in FONTANA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2458815. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 23 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. 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.
RAINBOW TRANSPORT EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Fontana, CA. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 20% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (7) and AZ (5), with Level 5 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (59.3% of violations); top code 393.11A1-CSLRR (Lighting devices/reflectors) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Great Dane 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 199,212 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gaps detected (3)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 17, 2024 to Jan 25, 2024 (8 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 10, 2024 to Apr 15, 2024 (5 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 16, 2026 to Apr 21, 2026 (95 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | May 5, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 19 | |
| Utility | 10 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| CIMC | 2 | |
| Brewer Uti | 1 | |
| Vanguard | 1 |
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 (23 rows) View all 23 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87781593 | May 5, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.205A-WRCC, 393.78A-WS, 393.11A1-LCHL | Yes |
| 85162849 | Jul 1, 2025 | AZ | 2 | CASA GRANDE AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.11B-CSURR, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 85004810 | Jun 19, 2025 | AZ | 2 | EHRENBERG AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.24 | Yes |
| 84880154 | Jun 4, 2025 | AZ | 2 | CHANDLER AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 84866950 | Jun 3, 2025 | CA | 2 | RIALTO |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.47A-BCFSBD, 393.48A-BLMACBD, 392.2-SLLMF | Yes |
| 84773435 | May 22, 2025 | AZ | 2 | CASA GRANDE AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.11A1-LRLMWR, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.11A1-LCHL | Yes |
| 83330170 | Dec 5, 2024 | CA | 5 | 603 S ARROWHEAD AVE |
UTIL SEMI-TRAILER
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0 | — | No |
| 83330169 | Dec 5, 2024 | CA | 5 | 603 S ARROWHEAD AVE |
UTIL SEMI-TRAILER
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0 | — | No |
| 83330168 | Dec 5, 2024 | CA | 5 | 603 S ARROWHEAD AVE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83330087 | Dec 5, 2024 | CA | 5 | 603 S ARROWHEAD AVE |
UTIL SEMI-TRAILER
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0 | — | No |
| 83330086 | Dec 5, 2024 | CA | 5 | 603 S ARROWHEAD AVE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82329622 | Aug 6, 2024 | CA | 3 | WEST COVINA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81464958 | Apr 23, 2024 | AZ | 3 | PHOENIX AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81227755 | Mar 27, 2024 | NM | 3 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81215437 | Mar 22, 2024 | AZ | 3 | CASA GRANDE AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.17C-PI, 392.82DUMT, 395.24 | No |
| 81054109 | Mar 2, 2024 | AZ | 3 | BUCKEYE AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 395.24, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 80981970 | Feb 19, 2024 | AZ | 3 | TUCSON AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 395.8(a) | No |
| 80119163 | Nov 7, 2023 | AZ | 3 | STATE ROUTE 202 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.26(b), 395.3(a)(2) | No |
| 79435538 | Aug 17, 2023 | AZ | 2 | INTERSTATE 10 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 391.11(b)(4), 395.26(b), 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Yes |
| 79564199 | Jul 24, 2023 | CA | 5 | 10063 LOCUST AVE. |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79564198 | Jul 24, 2023 | CA | 5 | 10063 LOCUST AVE. |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79564111 | Jul 24, 2023 | CA | 5 | 10063 LOCUST AVE. |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78392889 | Apr 19, 2023 | AZ | 2 | EHRENBERG PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.201(a), 395.24(c)(2)(ii), 393.78 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA5502114145 | Nov 19, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA6602000063 | May 22, 2020 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| AZ0000015114 | Dec 24, 2019 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| AZ0000013840 | Dec 18, 2019 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| AZ0000000212 | Oct 15, 2019 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| AZ0000038535 | Aug 13, 2019 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA5351903589 | Jun 16, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA5251808196 | Dec 5, 2018 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA5401708450 | Nov 15, 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CA4951606994 | Oct 27, 2016 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| AZ0000022206 | May 2, 2016 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| AZ0000000533 | Jan 5, 2015 | AZ | 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 21, 2026 | MC849346 | Common (Property) | REVOKED | — |
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
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 19, 2024 | MC849346-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Jan 30, 2024 | MC849346-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Jan 24, 2014 | MC849346-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (20 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MIT-UKNAP2300164-2247 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 95 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 16, 2026 to Apr 21, 2026 | |||||
| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC-5959483-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2025 | Jan 16, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71007232 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2024 | Apr 15, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71007232 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 5 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 10, 2024 to Apr 15, 2024 | |||||
| OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ISF-CA-0000460-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 8 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 17, 2024 to Jan 25, 2024 | |||||
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000368-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2023 | Jan 17, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000368-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2022 | Jan 17, 2023 | REPLACED |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000368-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2022 | Apr 22, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-008773 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2019 | Jan 17, 2022 | REPLACED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-008773 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2019 | Feb 13, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882675 02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2018 | Jan 17, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882675 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2017 | Jan 17, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0860419 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2015 | Jan 17, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PACA1000777-00 | BIPD | Nov 23, 2014 | Jan 17, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PACA1000777-00 | BIPD | Sep 12, 2014 | Nov 23, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PACA1000777 | BIPD | Mar 17, 2014 | Sep 12, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PACA1000777-00 | BIPD | Jan 17, 2014 | Mar 17, 2014 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 15, 2026insuranceCANCEL — ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 20, 2026
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Jan 16, 2026insuranceCANCEL — ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 16, 2026insurance gapCoverage gap: 95 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 21, 2026)
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Apr 15, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 14, 2025
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Jun 6, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 22, 2024
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Apr 16, 2024
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Apr 16, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 10, 2024insuranceCANCEL — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 10, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 5 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 15, 2024)
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Jan 23, 2024
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Jan 23, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 17, 2024insuranceCANCEL — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 17, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 8 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 25, 2024)
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Jan 17, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 22, 2022insuranceCANCEL — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 8, 2022
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Feb 13, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 17, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 17, 2019insuranceCANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Jan 15, 2019
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Jan 17, 2018insuranceCANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Jan 16, 2018
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Jan 17, 2017
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Jan 17, 2017insuranceCANCEL — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
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Jan 17, 2015insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 16, 2015
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Nov 23, 2014insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 17, 2014
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Sep 12, 2014
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Sep 12, 2014insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 17, 2014
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Mar 17, 2014insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 603 S ARROWHEAD AVE | CA | 5 | 0 |
| CASA GRANDE AZ | AZ | 3 | 1 |
| 10063 LOCUST AVE. | CA | 3 | 0 |
| BUCKEYE AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CHANDLER AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| EHRENBERG PORT OF ENTRY | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| INTERSTATE 10 | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| PHOENIX AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| STATE ROUTE 202 | AZ | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC849346
Common (Property) · REVOKED · MC
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TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD policy on file
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23 inspections
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12 reportable crashes
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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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