SAFE LINE INC

USDOT 2475463 • 700 LAKESIDE CIRCLE DRIVE, WHEELING, IL, 60090

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,475,463
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
3127648570
Power Units (MCS-150)
75
Drivers (MCS-150)
75
MCS-150 Mileage
4,102,006
Physical Address
700 LAKESIDE CIRCLE DRIVE, WHEELING, IL, 60090
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 30, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-856263ACTIVEUnknownJul 30, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary014-21-4314ON FILEJul 30, 2024Jul 30, 2025

Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary014-21-4314CANCELLEDOct 25, 2023Jul 30, 2024
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary014-21-4314CANCELLEDJul 30, 2023Oct 25, 2023
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary014-21-4314REPLACEDJul 30, 2022Jul 30, 2023
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFA21MOT02176100REPLACEDJul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2022
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN282901REPLACEDJan 25, 2021Jul 30, 2021
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN216339REPLACEDApr 16, 2017Apr 11, 2017
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN216360CANCELLEDApr 11, 2017Jan 25, 2021
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.BIPD/PrimaryBA0714449REPLACEDApr 11, 2016Apr 11, 2017
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.BIPD/PrimaryCT00025858CANCELLEDApr 11, 2015Apr 11, 2016
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.BIPD/PrimaryCT00025647REPLACEDApr 8, 2015Apr 11, 2015
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.BIPD/PrimaryCT00025647CANCELLEDApr 11, 2014Apr 8, 2015

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA014-21-4314BIPD/PrimaryJul 30, 2025Jul 30, 2025
CANCELNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA014-21-4314BIPD/PrimaryJul 30, 2024Jul 30, 2024
CANCELNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA014-21-4314BIPD/PrimaryOct 25, 2023Oct 25, 2023
TERM/REPLNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA014-21-4314BIPD/PrimaryJul 30, 2023Jul 30, 2023
TERM/REPLNAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYFA21MOT02176100BIPD/PrimaryJul 30, 2022Jul 30, 2022
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN282901BIPD/PrimaryJul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2021
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN216360BIPD/PrimaryJan 25, 2021Jan 25, 2021
TERM/REPLOCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.BA0714449BIPD/PrimaryApr 11, 2017Apr 11, 2017
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN216339BIPD/PrimaryApr 11, 2017Apr 11, 2017
CANCELOCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.CT00025858BIPD/PrimaryApr 11, 2016Apr 11, 2016
TERM/REPLOCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.CT00025647BIPD/PrimaryApr 11, 2015Apr 11, 2015
CANCELOCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.CT00025647BIPD/PrimaryApr 8, 2015Apr 8, 2015

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC856263COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 3, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 30, 2025
MC856263COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 3, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 31, 2024
MC856263COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 15, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 12, 2016
MC856263MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 16, 2014Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
13%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
167
Violations
93
15 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
10.0%
Driver OOS %
5.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
75
Drivers (MCS-150)
75
Crash Records
10

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
7
Oct
4
Nov
5
Dec
6
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
5
Apr
8
May
1
Jun
8
Jul
5
Aug
5
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
3
Dec
4
Jan
8
Feb
16
Mar
5
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 167 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

38 states167 inspections

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Violation Summary (93 violations from latest 100 of 167 inspections)

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Violation Summary (93 violations from latest 100 of 167 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured40Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I33Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured22Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed22Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status2010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.334B-HMMHM (Markings) - Improper display of ID number on package/container/transport vehicle10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11B-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.86A3Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130B-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOSFrame cracked/broken/sagging118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60EGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:383.21Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.17390.1710General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
10.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-13.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.93vs nat'l 1.80
-0.87 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (167 inspections)

Showing 50 of 167

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Inspection History (167 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 9, 202687542988RoadsideMOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 8, 202687522971RoadsidePALevel 3VANGUARD SEMI-TRAILER3Details unavailableNo
Apr 7, 202687506142RoadsideSDLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 6, 202687512357RoadsideILLevel 3STOU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 2, 202687515583RoadsideCALevel 1STOU SEMI-TRAILER3Details unavailableYes
Mar 30, 202687446754TROY MTMTLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER1395.24No
Mar 29, 202687435894FARGO NDNDLevel 2STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.55E-BYes
Mar 26, 202687425622GCVEFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.9A2-CYes
Mar 22, 202687429985BILLINGS MTMTLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 17, 202687317131MOUNTAIN PASS JPOECALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEDNo
Mar 17, 202687323462CHEYENNE I-25 POEWYLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 14, 202687313941TOPEKAKSLevel 2STOU SEMI-TRAILER1391.11B2-QYes
Mar 12, 202687272995BILLINGS MTMTLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 11, 202687260522VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 11, 202687287631WENDOVER UTUTLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 7, 202687241698RIDGEFIELD WAWALevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 5, 202687225897RoadsideILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 4, 202687238572GRANDVIEW WAWALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Mar 3, 202687207179DONNER PASS IFCALevel 3OTHR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 3, 202687196847CASCADE LOCKS ORORLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 1, 202687195839RIDGEFIELD WAWALevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR4393.53B-B, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.47EYes
Feb 24, 202687125801CASCADE LOCKS ORORLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2395.8A1-HOSP, 395.8E-HOSPDYes
Feb 24, 202687187383BUTTE MTMTLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.9A-LRLINo
Feb 17, 202687085027KIMBOLTON OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLTLNo
Feb 14, 202687054571ARDMORE TNTNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LTSIYes
Feb 12, 202687040391HELPER UTUTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17C-PINo
Feb 11, 202687037805MONUMENT COCOLevel 2VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER8393.11A1-LCHL, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.9A-LHWSNo
Feb 9, 202687054114BILLINGS MTMTLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2-SLL, 393.75A2-TAOTLM, 392.9A2-CYes
Feb 3, 202686956540CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 29, 202686921241WASTA SDSDLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 28, 202686914607OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2EXTREME OTHER0No
Jan 22, 202686893497COTTONWOOD CVEFCALevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 14, 202686805400OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 31, 202586703241KALAMA WAWALevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 24, 202586659380MARION ARARLevel 3EXTREME TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 3, 202586486809FORT MORGAN COCOLevel 3VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 12, 202586335956NIAGARA FALLS NYNYLevel 3CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 7, 202586262414SISSETON SDSDLevel 3VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Nov 4, 202586235398WAVERLY WEST BOUNDNELevel 1VANG SEMI-TRAILER2393.45D-BNo
Oct 30, 202586240158HUNTINGTON ORORLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLNo
Oct 26, 202586156532HAUGAN MTMTLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 14, 202586064880ARDMORE TNTNLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 16, 202585806275CONEJO IFCALevel 2VANR SEMI-TRAILER2393.45D-B, 392.2-SLLEDNo
Sep 15, 202585844364KEENE SCALESCALevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 10, 202585746271POST FALLS IDIDLevel 3VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLSWZ, 392.2-SLLTLNo
Sep 8, 202585805351MT. PASS IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 7, 202585755419LIBERTY LAKE WAWALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 15, 202585511268VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 15, 202585511270VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2395.8E-HOSPD, 391.11B2-QYes
Aug 12, 202585498619GRANDVIEW WAWALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

120 total · 14.2% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
10
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
10

Crash History (10 records)

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Crash History (10 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 13, 2024AZINJURY01HolbrookI-40 @ MP-272...ME8145SAFE LINE INC
Oct 5, 2024VATOW00EASTBOUND I-66...899520SAFE LINE INC
Jun 17, 2024FLTOW00TAMPAI-275 NB (SR-93)...MW0408SAFE LINE INC
Jan 16, 2024IATOW00149.15 NB I35...NB5692SAFE LINE INC
Dec 7, 2022MAINJURY02FRAMINGHAMRTE 90 E MM 110.4...NA4747SAFE LINE INC
Sep 11, 2022COTOW00JOHNSTOWNI25 .50 MILES N OF MP 252...NB5692SAFE LINE INC
Dec 17, 2021TNTOW00KNOXVILLEPAPERMILL DR...NA4745SAFE LINE INC
Feb 21, 2019MNTOW00
Oct 17, 2016TNINJURY01
Aug 26, 2015NCTOW00

Compliance Timeline

23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 30, 2025
Authority
Jul 30, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Nov 13, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in AZ
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 5, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 30, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Jun 17, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in FL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 16, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 25, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Jul 30, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Dec 7, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in MA
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Sep 11, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in CO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 30, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 17, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in TN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 30, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 25, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 21, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 11, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 11, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 17, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 11, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 26, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 11, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 8, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. • BIPD/Primary

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