HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 34 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 2533966) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): JAN LEJA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 2 fatalities on crash record — 34 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2533966/ As of: Jul 18, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 2% vs peer median 1.5% (worse). Vehicle OOS 18.8% vs peer median 18.5% (worse). n=8454 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Policy effective May 8, 2024
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC880891ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 115 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 115 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 34 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 4 | 10 | 15 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 4 | 10 | 15 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 403 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 302 | 302 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.32% | 8.28% | — |
| 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
HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in DES PLAINES, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2533966. 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 115 power units and 115 drivers, with 403 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 18.8%. 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.
HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC is a large fleet, operating 115 power units and 115 drivers, based in Des Plaines, IL. Across 306 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.8% out-of-service rate, with 16 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common.
306 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 297% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (75) and NM (42), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
10.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 17 times.
The fleet comprises 115 power units (large fleet) and 115 drivers; Volvo, Utility, 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 8,454 ACTIVE carriers operating 57–173 power units (±50% of this carrier's 115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 70 | 12 | 17.1% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 43 | 1 | 2.3% | Jul 5, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 29 | 1 | 3.4% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 29 | 4 | 13.8% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | May 18, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | May 7, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | May 20, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 1, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 19, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 13, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 27, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 303 | |
| Utility | 249 | |
| Freightliner | 52 | |
| Great Dane | 34 | |
| Wabash National | 19 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 5 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 24 | — | 0.47 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 35 | — | 3.40 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 57 | — | 2.85 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (403 rows) View all 403 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88354325 | Jul 8, 2026 | NV | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88332802 | Jul 5, 2026 | NM | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88322258 | Jul 2, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88292129 | Jun 29, 2026 | MT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88261147 | Jun 25, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.110B2I-C, 393.100C-C | Yes |
| 88219081 | Jun 22, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88193699 | Jun 18, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 88123377 | Jun 11, 2026 | MO | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88027465 | Jun 1, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 87983785 | May 27, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87936981 | May 21, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87910114 | May 20, 2026 | WY | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87905488 | May 18, 2026 | AZ | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.32B-ELDDFR, 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 87882138 | May 15, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2LV | No |
| 87833470 | May 13, 2026 | OK | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87797471 | May 7, 2026 | KS | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87776484 | May 4, 2026 | NM | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87730195 | Apr 27, 2026 | CA | 1 | LEBEC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87663890 | Apr 22, 2026 | CA | 3 | I-5 SB SOUTH OF FAWNDALE ROAD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87642716 | Apr 20, 2026 | CO | 2 | FORT MORGAN CO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87602884 | Apr 14, 2026 | WI | 1 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 5B-L | No |
| 87536677 | Apr 8, 2026 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87526573 | Apr 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | Yes |
| 87427506 | Mar 27, 2026 | UT | 1 | HELPER UT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87409454 | Mar 25, 2026 | WY | 2 | CHEYENNE I-80 POE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (34 rows) View all 34 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN0904892273 | Jan 26, 2026 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5402502713 | Dec 31, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NVHP25-23371 | Dec 22, 2025 | NV | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX004080265 | Dec 22, 2025 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AZ0I25066924 | Nov 3, 2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904734992 | Jun 5, 2025 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009789762 | Feb 6, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6302500173 | Feb 4, 2025 | CA | 2 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MO0000111626 | Jan 11, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003659735 | Dec 14, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8352401185 | Dec 5, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0224046223 | Nov 18, 2024 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0711037070 | Nov 13, 2024 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6ZREHQE1RA | Oct 16, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0004233568 | Oct 6, 2024 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6502402431 | Jul 1, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904484911 | Apr 10, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904463963 | Feb 26, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0711027837 | Feb 17, 2024 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000122219 | Feb 15, 2024 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8352300414 | May 1, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0000072387 | Dec 26, 2022 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8552203689 | Nov 16, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8602203295 | Oct 4, 2022 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NE0222032000 | Sep 5, 2022 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2021 | MC880891-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
| Sep 8, 2014 | MC880891-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2600569 | 91X | $750,000 | May 8, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2600569 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 8, 2022 | May 8, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1062389 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 8, 2021 | May 8, 2022 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883254 02 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 8, 2020 | May 8, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883254 01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 8, 2019 | May 8, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP45004 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 8, 2018 | May 8, 2019 | REPLACED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06918-17 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 5, 2018 | May 8, 2018 | REPLACED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06918-17 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 8, 2017 | Apr 5, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN199267 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2016 | May 8, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3251667 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2014 | Aug 25, 2016 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 8, 2024insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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May 3, 2024
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May 8, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 12, 2021
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May 8, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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May 4, 2021
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May 8, 2020insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Apr 30, 2020
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May 8, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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May 8, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Apr 5, 2018insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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May 8, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 5, 2017
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Aug 25, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 8, 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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| RAINBOW IF | CA | 19 | 7 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 16 | 1 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 13 | 2 |
| KANAB UT | UT | 11 | 1 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 7 | 2 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 7 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 5 | 1 |
| RANCHO CUCAMONGA | CA | 5 | 0 |
| SLOAN CHECK SITE | NV | 5 | 3 |
| ECHO UT | UT | 5 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 39 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 15 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 |
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Docket MC880891
common · ACTIVE · MC
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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403 inspections
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34 reportable crashes
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