BLACKHOUND TRANSIT INC
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BLACKHOUND TRANSIT INC is a motor carrier based in GRAYSLAKE, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2798204. 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 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 25 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
BLACKHOUND TRANSIT INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 9 drivers, based in Grayslake, IL. Across 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.8% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
19 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 217% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IN (3) and WI (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
15.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (70.0% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 9 drivers; Volvo, Freightliner, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance & contact
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 177,579 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 8, 2019 to May 15, 2019 (7 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 15, 2020 to May 29, 2020 (14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin (WI) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Dec 21, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 15, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 4, 2024 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 16, 2024 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 4, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 15, 2024 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 6, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 13 | |
| Volvo | 11 | |
| Wabash National | 5 | |
| Transcraft | 4 | |
| Trail-Eze | 4 | |
| Bens | 2 | |
| Fontaine | 2 |
Recent Inspections (25 rows) View all 25 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86647084 | Dec 21, 2025 | WI | 2 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11A1-CSURR | Yes |
| 86586872 | Dec 15, 2025 | OH | 2 | CAMBRIDGE OH |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.60E | No |
| 86338721 | Nov 14, 2025 | MS | 3 | MONROE COUNTY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86234438 | Nov 3, 2025 | NC | 2 | I140 NEAR US 74 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85703261 | Sep 4, 2025 | WI | 2 | WATERTOWN WI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLFC | No |
| 85567240 | Aug 22, 2025 | NC | 3 | 73 |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85439994 | Aug 7, 2025 | LA | 3 | LEESVILLE LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84884702 | Jun 6, 2025 | KY | 3 | MOUNT VERNON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84763767 | May 15, 2025 | IN | 3 | PLYMOUTH IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.51A-NSIN, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84621101 | May 6, 2025 | WI | 1 | SOUTH RANGE WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Yes |
| 84549644 | Apr 30, 2025 | SC | 3 | PROSPERITY SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84437668 | Apr 16, 2025 | IN | 3 | PLYMOUTH IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84452848 | Apr 14, 2025 | NY | 1 | LISLE NY |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 84337541 | Apr 2, 2025 | LA | 1 | BREAUX BRIDGE LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47E, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 84033000 | Mar 4, 2025 | OR | 3 | EMIGRANT HILL OR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83189400 | Nov 14, 2024 | IN | 3 | ETNA GREEN IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 82678284 | Sep 15, 2024 | SD | 3 | DELL RAPIDS SD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82587363 | Sep 4, 2024 | MI | 1 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 82143133 | Jul 16, 2024 | IL | 3 | I39 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 81358976 | Apr 10, 2024 | TN | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81140706 | Mar 16, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80729756 | Jan 30, 2024 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80154669 | Nov 12, 2023 | MO | 1 | SAINT CLAIR MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.130C-CHVE, 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 79385430 | Aug 10, 2023 | ID | 1 | SAGE JUNCTION PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.45(d), 393.53(b), 393.55(d)(3) | Yes |
| 79148954 | Jul 13, 2023 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS REST AREA |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17(c), 393.75(c) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI0000122796 | May 19, 2024 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2020 | MC934372-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| May 20, 2019 | MC934372-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jan 21, 2016 | MC934372-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (37 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04734 | 91X | Jan 13, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04734 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04734 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2025 | Feb 7, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04734 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04734 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04734 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04734 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04734 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04734 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-03347 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | May 29, 2025 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-03347 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02007 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02007 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2023 | Mar 20, 2024 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02007 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2023 | Apr 10, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02007 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2023 | Sep 27, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02007 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2023 | Sep 20, 2023 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-01099 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2022 | May 29, 2023 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00346 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2022 | May 29, 2022 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00346 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2021 | Feb 25, 2022 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00346 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2021 | Mar 24, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00346 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2021 | Oct 8, 2021 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00346 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2021 | Nov 5, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00003 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2021 | May 29, 2021 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00003 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2020 | Mar 27, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00003 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2020 | Mar 2, 2021 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 7, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 3, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 24, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 10, 2025
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Sep 9, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 25, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 30, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 2, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 29, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 2, 2024
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Aug 1, 2024insuranceCANCEL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 29, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 10, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 21, 2024
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Mar 20, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 27, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 21, 2023
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Sep 20, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 29, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 29, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 24, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 28, 2022
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Feb 25, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 5, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 8, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 29, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 27, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 3, 2021
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Mar 2, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 25, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 10, 2020
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Nov 9, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 3, 2020
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May 26, 2020
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May 26, 2020authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 15, 2020insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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May 15, 2020insurance gapCoverage gap: 14 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 29, 2020)
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May 14, 2019
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLYMOUTH IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| SAGE JUNCTION PORT OF ENTRY | ID | 1 | 1 |
| I39 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| ETNA GREEN IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| MOUNT VERNON | KY | 1 | 0 |
| BREAUX BRIDGE LA | LA | 1 | 1 |
| LEESVILLE LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| SAINT CLAIR MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| MONROE COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| 73 | NC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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