MCELROY TRUCK LINES 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 — MCELROY TRUCK LINES INC (USDOT 271424) 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 Officer(s): SEAN MCELROY (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION 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 • Active insurance on file — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. · 84 • BOC-3 process agent on file — SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/271424/ 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 5/5 scored components (mean 82/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 82/100). 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 insurance rows exist, but BIPD/Primary match is unclear — verify on L&I.
Driver OOS 0.7% vs peer median 1.2% (better). Vehicle OOS 24.1% vs peer median 16.2% (worse). n=1354 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +6 (562 → 568) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −39 (562 → 523) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Company profile
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InsuranceTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Oct 1, 2013
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Process AgentSERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC142680ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 548 | 20 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,164 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 990 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries | 1 | 8 | 15 | 24 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 12 | 21 | 35 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 12 | 22 | 36 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 1,290 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 761 | 761 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 5 | 97 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0.66% | 12.75% | — |
| 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
MCELROY TRUCK LINES INC is a corporation based in CUBA, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 271424. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 568 power units and 523 drivers, with 1,290 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 24.1%. 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.
MCELROY TRUCK LINES INC is a large fleet, operating 562 power units and 562 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Cuba, AL. Across 777 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.9% out-of-service rate, with 42 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract, common, and broker.
777 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 86% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (142) and MS (100), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
12.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (71.6% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 24 times, 13 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 562 power units (large fleet) and 562 drivers; International, Great Dane, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 1,354 ACTIVE carriers operating 284–852 power units (±50% of this carrier's 568 unit fleet).
Fleet 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 562 523Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 562 568Seen 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 (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 140 | 35 | 25.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 98 | 5 | 5.1% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 85 | 5 | 5.9% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 84 | 7 | 8.3% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 83 | 11 | 13.3% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 83 | 14 | 16.9% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 69 | 8 | 11.6% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 25 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 20 | 3 | 15.0% | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 19 | 3 | 15.8% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 14 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 13 | 5 | 38.5% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| US (US) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | May 21, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 7, 2025 |
| Delaware (DE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 30, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 1,034 | |
| Great Dane | 781 | |
| Utility | 91 | |
| Fontaine | 40 | |
| Custom Scott | 39 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.02 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 20 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 55 | — | 0.89 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 159 | — | 3.83 | 4 | — | 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 (1,290 rows) View all 1,290 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88420283 | Jul 14, 2026 | MS | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 88401678 | Jul 14, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88417747 | Jul 13, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88413757 | Jul 13, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88394276 | Jul 13, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88399381 | Jul 12, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88392183 | Jul 11, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
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0 | — | No |
| 88386867 | Jul 10, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88373874 | Jul 10, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88356943 | Jul 9, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88356639 | Jul 9, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88352115 | Jul 7, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.120C-CDL, 393.47E | Yes |
| 88347404 | Jul 7, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
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0 | — | No |
| 88340253 | Jul 7, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88345232 | Jul 6, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.5B-HWSL, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47A-BCFSBD | Yes |
| 88334424 | Jul 6, 2026 | VA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.24 | No |
| 88307399 | Jul 2, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88307164 | Jul 2, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88306452 | Jul 2, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88308171 | Jul 1, 2026 | MS | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.110B2II-C | Yes |
| 88308066 | Jul 1, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 88311191 | Jun 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88300432 | Jun 30, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88299004 | Jun 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45DLUV | No |
| 88281253 | Jun 30, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (990 rows) View all 990 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA2026034218 | Mar 24, 2026 | LA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0108421099 | Feb 6, 2026 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400428976 | Jan 14, 2026 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS2026002343 | Jan 13, 2026 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400424230 | Jan 5, 2026 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0301058112 | Dec 29, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0005739848 | Dec 28, 2025 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX7BKBHQE110 | Dec 9, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0005725875 | Nov 21, 2025 | AL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX7ASEHQE1U5 | Nov 18, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108444045 | Sep 25, 2025 | NC | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA508373100X | Sep 19, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0005691813 | Sep 2, 2025 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX77XCHQE1PP | Aug 4, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009971521 | Jul 11, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009947619 | Jun 20, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400265359 | May 27, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0005652060 | May 19, 2025 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX75TEHQE10A | May 14, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0251180084 | Apr 28, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009838929 | Mar 28, 2025 | GA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0025223182 | Feb 18, 2025 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0108030823 | Feb 14, 2025 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009783609 | Feb 12, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0250435268 | Feb 11, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (19 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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| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | B-0328124 | 84 | — | Oct 1, 2013 | On file | ACTIVE |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | B-0328124 | SURETY | — | Sep 23, 2010 | Oct 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200013 | 83 | — | Feb 5, 2008 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200013 | 82 | — | Feb 5, 2008 | On file | ACTIVE |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LMB100037 | BIPD | — | Oct 1, 2006 | Feb 5, 2008 | REPLACED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LMB100037 | CARGO | — | Oct 1, 2006 | Feb 5, 2008 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP24978A | CARGO | — | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2006 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP24978A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2006 | REPLACED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11617 | CARGO | — | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 30, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11617 | BIPD | — | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2004 | REPLACED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11617 | BIPD | — | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 30, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11617 | CARGO | — | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2004 | REPLACED |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK00206855 | CARGO | — | Jul 26, 1998 | Oct 1, 2002 | REPLACED |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK00206855 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 1998 | Oct 1, 2002 | REPLACED |
| FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | LPM8076076 | SURETY | — | Sep 23, 1997 | Sep 23, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 602NB2794 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 1997 | Jul 26, 1998 | REPLACED |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 602NB2794 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 1997 | Jul 29, 1998 | CANCELLED |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 503 1347607 | CARGO | — | Jul 26, 1994 | Jul 26, 1998 | REPLACED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133 6188537 | BIPD | — | Jul 26, 1994 | Jul 26, 1997 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 23, 2010insuranceCANCEL — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
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Sep 22, 2010
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Feb 5, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 30, 2004insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 1, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 1, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 29, 1998insuranceTERM/CANCL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 26, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 26, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 2, 1997
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Jul 26, 1997insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 10, 1994
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Oct 30, 1984
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Oct 19, 1984
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Oct 5, 1983
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Oct 13, 1981
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May 6, 1981
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Feb 12, 1981
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Feb 11, 1981
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Jan 27, 1981
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Nov 7, 1980
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Jul 24, 1980
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Mar 19, 1980
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Feb 22, 1979
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Mar 3, 1978
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | AL | 59 | 4 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 40 | 17 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 25 | 2 |
| US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE | TX | 25 | 3 |
| LOWNDES COUNTY | MS | 13 | 0 |
| GILES COUNTY SCALES | TN | 13 | 7 |
| LONDON | KY | 11 | 5 |
| MONROE COUNTY | MS | 10 | 1 |
| I40 | NC | 9 | 6 |
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 9 | 4 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 67 | 27 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 64 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 56 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 43 | 27 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 3 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 24 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 20 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 5 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 |
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Docket MC142680
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THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
84 policy on file
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HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
83 policy on file
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LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO policy on file
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PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
SURETY policy on file
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NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD policy on file
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SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 16,884 carriers served
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1,290 inspections
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990 reportable crashes
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