API EXPRESS 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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — API EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2558643) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2558643/ 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade 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 2.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 31.7% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=32960 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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InsuranceBERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Nov 4, 2024
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC892449ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 30 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 7 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 109 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.5% | 16.25% | — |
| 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
API EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in PLAINFIELD, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2558643. 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 109 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 31.7%. 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.
API EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 30 power units and 30 drivers, based in Plainfield, IL. Across 78 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 19.2% out-of-service rate, with 6 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
78 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 290% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (9) and UT (7), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
19.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (51.2% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 9 times.
The fleet comprises 30 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 30 drivers; Volvo, Freightliner, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 32,960 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–45 power units (±50% of this carrier's 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah (UT) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | May 12, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | May 28, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Apr 10, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 3, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 3, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | May 7, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Feb 22, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 30, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 8, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 6, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 27, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 54 | |
| Freightliner | 54 | |
| Fontaine | 28 | |
| Mack | 18 | |
| Mckt | 10 | |
| Bens | 7 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 10 | — | 0.65 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | — | 3.51 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | — | 4.43 | 4 | — | 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 (109 rows) View all 109 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88471525 | Jul 20, 2026 | LA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88236320 | Jun 23, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87999971 | May 30, 2026 | IA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Yes |
| 87992871 | May 28, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87968102 | May 27, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87966015 | May 25, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.9A2-C, 392.2-SLLS2 | Yes |
| 87846470 | May 12, 2026 | UT | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87787006 | May 7, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87783922 | May 6, 2026 | ND | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87766163 | May 3, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87705477 | Apr 27, 2026 | CA | 2 | CACHE CREEK |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 87581470 | Apr 14, 2026 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87391749 | Mar 24, 2026 | AR | 3 | MONTROSE AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 87390368 | Mar 23, 2026 | FL | 3 | JASPER FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87270064 | Mar 11, 2026 | LA | 3 | IOWA LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLUP, 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 87241552 | Mar 8, 2026 | MT | 3 | BROADUS MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87234631 | Mar 6, 2026 | IL | 3 | il-028---frankfort---i-80-e/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87252800 | Mar 5, 2026 | TX | 1 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87213529 | Mar 5, 2026 | OR | 3 | or-ashland--or |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 87179348 | Feb 26, 2026 | IN | 1 | CHESTERTON IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87150852 | Feb 26, 2026 | NE | 3 | NORTH PLATTE EAST BOUND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 87113922 | Feb 22, 2026 | MO | 1 | MAYVIEW MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 87105089 | Feb 16, 2026 | LA | 3 | ARCADIA LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 87049441 | Feb 13, 2026 | UT | 1 | HELPER UT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.55C1-B, 393.47E | No |
| 86963262 | Feb 4, 2026 | AL | 3 | GREENVILLE AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA2025163615 | Dec 19, 2025 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400374553 | Oct 9, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0255170908 | Sep 17, 2025 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107880144 | Oct 11, 2024 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA408525400X | Sep 30, 2024 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2024430305 | Sep 6, 2024 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2401416758 | Apr 4, 2024 | IA | 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 | |
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| Dec 12, 2014 | MC892449-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 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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| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6524219 | 91X | $750,000 | Nov 4, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9079792 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 4, 2023 | Nov 4, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA963049515 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 4, 2022 | Nov 4, 2023 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN202472 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 4, 2016 | Nov 4, 2022 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2746951 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 4, 2016 | REPLACED |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2183489 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 8, 2014 | Nov 1, 2015 | REPLACED |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2183489 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 8, 2014 | Nov 4, 2015 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 4, 2024
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Nov 4, 2024insuranceCANCEL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 4, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 4, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 4, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 4, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 1, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 28, 2015
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Dec 12, 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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| TILFORD SD | SD | 4 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 2 | 0 |
| EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | 2 | 1 |
| CAJON SCALES | CA | 2 | 1 |
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| LAMAR CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| SEYMOUR IN | IN | 2 | 1 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 2 | 2 |
| MAYVIEW MO | MO | 2 | 2 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 4 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 9 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 383.51(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(c)(2) | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC892449
common · ACTIVE · MC
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BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE 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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109 inspections
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7 reportable crashes
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- 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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