JOURNEY TRANSPORT LLC
STEGER, IL
DBA: JOURNEY TRANSPORT US
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — JOURNEY TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 2513047) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 365 days — Apr 11, 2025 → Apr 11, 2026 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 4.20% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 47.6% vs peer 15.4% • 1 fatality on crash record — 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. · BIPD/Primary • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2513047/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 4.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 47.6% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=32988 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
2 active liability filings
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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InsurancePROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Apr 11, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC871671ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 25 | 0 |
| Trailers | 20 | 10 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 9 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 65 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 65 | 65 | 4 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 11 | 2 |
| OOS percentage | 3.08% | 16.92% | 50% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
JOURNEY TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in STEGER, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2513047. 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 30 power units and 30 drivers, with 65 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 47.6%. 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.
JOURNEY TRANSPORT LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 30 power units and 30 drivers, based in Steger, IL. Across 65 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 16.9% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.2% national average, with 2 reportable crashes. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for common.
65 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in IL (8) and TN (7).
16.9% out-of-service rate, near the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.0% of violations); top code 393.9 (Inoperable Required Lamp) cited 2 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 30 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 30 drivers; Kenworth, Freightliner, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 32,988 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–45 power units (±50% of this carrier's 30 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 11, 2025 to Apr 11, 2026 (365 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (IL) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Dec 28, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 11, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 26, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 7, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 3, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Maine (ME) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 9, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | — | 4.49 | 4 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | — | 4.62 | 5 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (65 rows) View all 65 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88427760 | Jul 14, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88353739 | Jul 7, 2026 | MO | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88252925 | Jun 25, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| 88237522 | Jun 24, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88203645 | Jun 20, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88060833 | Jun 4, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88010928 | Jun 1, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.7A-UOC, 393.47E, 393.209E-SPSLA | Yes |
| 87970518 | May 26, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87834690 | May 12, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87821242 | May 12, 2026 | ME | 1 | — |
CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC SEMI-TRAILER
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1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 87672798 | Apr 23, 2026 | IA | 2 | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87621157 | Apr 20, 2026 | SC | 3 | GREENVILLE SC |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87506091 | Apr 7, 2026 | PA | 3 | PENN TOWNSHIP PA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | — | No |
| 87498524 | Apr 4, 2026 | TN | 3 | SMYRNA TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 87512086 | Apr 3, 2026 | IA | 2 | IA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
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0 | — | No |
| 87458309 | Mar 27, 2026 | IN | 3 | WANATAH IN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 87269685 | Mar 10, 2026 | FL | 1 | LEE FL |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 87031784 | Feb 11, 2026 | MI | 2 | mi-monroe-scale-n/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 87013659 | Feb 9, 2026 | FL | 3 | ALACHUA FL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87002383 | Feb 7, 2026 | MO | 2 | MAYVIEW MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55D1-B | No |
| 86957069 | Feb 3, 2026 | IL | 3 | I-88 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86852471 | Jan 20, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-STURBRIDGE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86826165 | Jan 15, 2026 | WI | 2 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86802821 | Jan 15, 2026 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86678019 | Dec 28, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9, 393.75C | Yes |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX78TBHQE169 | Aug 24, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IA2501499902 | Aug 13, 2025 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD20A0686639 | Apr 30, 2020 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX5OI9HQE1KO | Feb 18, 2020 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0007274760 | Jul 7, 2019 | GA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| FL8800485608 | Dec 3, 2018 | FL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NC0105561846 | Aug 4, 2018 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000072163 | Feb 21, 2018 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX53Q8HQE1NX | Jan 19, 2018 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 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 | |
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| Apr 28, 2021 | MC871671-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Oct 30, 2015 | MC871671-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (21 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF-005304 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | Apr 11, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF-005304 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 11, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 365 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 11, 2025 to Apr 11, 2026 | ||||||
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA957005603 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 31, 2023 | Apr 11, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA957005603 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 4, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA957005603 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2022 | May 4, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC90820-001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 21, 2021 | Apr 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC90820-001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 31, 2021 | Apr 21, 2021 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP65042 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 19, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP65042 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 19, 2021 | Apr 9, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP65042 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 9, 2021 | Mar 19, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP65042 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2020 | Jan 9, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP65042 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2020 | Jul 27, 2020 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP55070 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2019 | Jul 27, 2020 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP45034 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 16, 2019 | Jul 27, 2019 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP45034 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2018 | Jun 16, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP35026 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2017 | Aug 15, 2017 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP35026 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 15, 2017 | Jul 27, 2018 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP35026 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2017 | Aug 21, 2017 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2686241 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 24, 2015 | Jul 27, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2686241 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 23, 2015 | Dec 24, 2015 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 13, 2026
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Apr 11, 2026insuranceCANCEL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 11, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 11, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 365 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 11, 2026)
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Aug 31, 2023insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 4, 2023insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 10, 2023
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Apr 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC
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Apr 28, 2021
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Apr 21, 2021
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Apr 21, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC
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Apr 21, 2021authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 9, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Mar 31, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Mar 19, 2021insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Jan 9, 2021insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Aug 18, 2020
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Jul 27, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Jul 27, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Jul 27, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Jun 16, 2019insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Jun 4, 2019
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Jul 27, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Aug 21, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Aug 15, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Jul 28, 2017
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Jul 27, 2017insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 24, 2015insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 22, 2015
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Jul 16, 2014
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 4 | 1 |
| I-57 | IL | 3 | 0 |
| MANCHESTER TN | TN | 3 | 1 |
| MAYVIEW MO | MO | 2 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| LAMAR CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| ALACHUA FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| CRESTVIEW FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| LEE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| MIAMI FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
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Docket MC871671
common · ACTIVE · MC
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PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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65 inspections
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9 reportable crashes
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