RAM ASSOCIATES INC
Joins 26 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (ACCELERANT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 7, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 247 days Apr 19, 2015 → Dec 22, 2015
- Contract (Property) gap · 248 days Inactive Apr 27, 2015 → reinstated Dec 31, 2015
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 15.4% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 30.8% vs peer 9.10% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — RAM ASSOCIATES INC (USDOT 2562053) 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 · 247 days — Apr 19, 2015 → Dec 22, 2015 • Contract (Property) gap · 248 days — Inactive Apr 27, 2015 → reinstated Dec 31, 2015 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 15.4% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 30.8% vs peer 9.10% On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ACCELERANT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — Truck Process Agents of America, Inc. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2562053/ As of: Oct 7, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 7, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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 15.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 30.8% vs peer median 9.1% (worse). n=88661 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +1 (9 → 10) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +1 (10 → 11) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2015-12-31 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceACCELERANT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Dec 21, 2025
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Process AgentTruck Process Agents of America, Inc.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 41 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.69% | 11.54% | — |
| 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%).
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 88,661 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 27, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 (248 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 19, 2015 to Dec 22, 2015 (247 days)
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 10 11Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 9 10Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (23 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| California (CA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 13, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 7, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 9, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 30, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | May 5, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 31, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 10, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Great Dane | 25 | |
| Volvo | 17 | |
| Freightliner | 11 | |
| Utility | 9 | |
| Peterbilt | 6 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.75 | 1 | — | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.42 | 0 | — | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 2.11 | 2 | — | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 2.00 | 2 | — | Oct 5, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (41 rows) View all 41 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 89145713 | Sep 29, 2026 | KS | 2 | JUNCTION CITY KS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 395.8A, 393.9A-LCL, 393.55E-B | No |
| 88651863 | Aug 7, 2026 | LA | 3 | — | — | 1 | 395.24 | No |
| 88147133 | Jun 13, 2026 | CA | 2 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86919931 | Jan 28, 2026 | AZ | 2 | YUMA AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86853058 | Jan 20, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86834424 | Jan 20, 2026 | LA | 3 | HAMMOND LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 86355795 | Nov 13, 2025 | CA | 1 | KEENE SCALES |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Volk
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0 | — | No |
| 87017045 | Nov 9, 2025 | NM | 3 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C | No |
| 86099440 | Oct 16, 2025 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.60C | No |
| 85982185 | Sep 30, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85807506 | Sep 11, 2025 | VA | 3 | STEPHENS CITY VA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Yes |
| 85713038 | Sep 5, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 85677941 | Aug 31, 2025 | SC | 3 | BATESBURG SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85655538 | Aug 30, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-74 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85393083 | Jul 31, 2025 | IN | 3 | TERRE HAUTE IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85364633 | Jul 30, 2025 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 84641849 | May 8, 2025 | NM | 2 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84597984 | May 5, 2025 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 84545865 | Apr 29, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9 | Yes |
| 83825170 | Feb 10, 2025 | AL | 2 | AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23A2, 395.8E | Yes |
| 83774074 | Jan 31, 2025 | AZ | 2 | YUMA AZ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 87465261 | Jan 27, 2025 | NM | 1 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45DLPC, 396.3A1 | No |
| 83599096 | Jan 12, 2025 | LA | 3 | EGAN LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83466813 | Dec 22, 2024 | IL | 2 | I474 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83394220 | Dec 12, 2024 | LA | 3 | ROBERT LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLUP, 392.22A-D, 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NM0711019666 | May 9, 2023 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2022550827 | Aug 25, 2022 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0000702102 | Oct 12, 2020 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5502004430 | Sep 24, 2020 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5BUBHQE1RJ | Nov 14, 2018 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC894040 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 letters, 1 PDF available)
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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
Some letters share the same legacy archived file path — we show one PDF link for the primary document and list the other actions as metadata (type + date) until per-letter PDFs are re-extracted.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Dec 31, 2015 | MC894040-P | Reinstatement Letter | Reinstatement | Metadata only |
| Dec 19, 2014 | MC894040-P | Original MC Certificate | Permit | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCELERANT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | S0336CA000188-00 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 21, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8612652341 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 21, 2023 | Dec 21, 2025 | REPLACED |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CC9101451 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 6, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CC9101451 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 21, 2022 | Jul 6, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CC9100610 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 4, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CC9100610 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 21, 2021 | Mar 4, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62745 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 21, 2020 | Dec 21, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP52106 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 23, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP52106 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 21, 2019 | Oct 23, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP41812 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 21, 2018 | Dec 21, 2019 | REPLACED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT9486336 01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 21, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1517695 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 21, 2016 | Dec 21, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42507596 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 22, 2015 | Dec 22, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42507596 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 22, 2015 | Dec 21, 2016 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 247 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 19, 2015 to Dec 22, 2015 | ||||||
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA523806 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 11, 2014 | Apr 19, 2015 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 21, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 21, 2023insuranceCANCEL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 20, 2023
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Jul 6, 2023
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Jul 6, 2023insuranceCANCEL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 21, 2022
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Dec 21, 2022insuranceCANCEL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 4, 2022insuranceCANCEL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 14, 2022
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Dec 22, 2021
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Dec 21, 2021insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 23, 2020
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Dec 21, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 23, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 14, 2020
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Dec 21, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 21, 2018insuranceCANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Dec 20, 2018
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Dec 21, 2017
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Dec 21, 2017insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 22, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 21, 2016
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Dec 21, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 2015
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Apr 27, 2015
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Apr 27, 2015authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 27, 2015authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 248 days (through Dec 31, 2015)
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Apr 19, 2015insuranceCANCEL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 19, 2015insurance gapCoverage gap: 247 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 22, 2015)
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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| ROADSIDE | LA | 3 | 2 |
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 3 | 2 |
| YUMA AZ | AZ | 2 | 0 |
| IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE | TX | 2 | 1 |
| AL | AL | 1 | 1 |
| BRADFORD AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| KEENE SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 4 | 2 |
| 392.22(a) | Failing to use hazard warning flashers | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 383.71(h) | Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
Booking & risk tools
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Related Records
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Docket MC894040
common · N · MC
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ACCELERANT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY 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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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
BOC-3 process agent · 129,170 carriers served
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41 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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5 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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Insurance-lapse watch
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How FMCSA safety ratings work
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BOC-3 process agents explained
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
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Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop
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Book / don't book
PASS / CAUTION / REJECT triage from public filings.
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Insurance check
BIPD gaps, cargo filings, and lapse-watch tier.
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Cancel desk
Pending L&I cancellations and coverage gaps.
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Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.