H & O TRUCKING SERVICES INC
DBA: H&O TRUCKING SERVICES
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 · 101 days Dec 31, 2024 → Apr 11, 2025
- Common (Property) gap · 122 days Inactive Dec 16, 2024 → reinstated Apr 17, 2025
- 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 — H & O TRUCKING SERVICES INC (USDOT 2889021) 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): HUGO VALDIVIA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 101 days — Dec 31, 2024 → Apr 11, 2025 • Common (Property) gap · 122 days — Inactive Dec 16, 2024 → reinstated Apr 17, 2025 • 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 — SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2889021/ 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240262 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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InsuranceSOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INCPolicy effective May 22, 2025
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC970297ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 21 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 16.67% | — |
| 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
H & O TRUCKING SERVICES INC is a motor carrier based in SAN JOSE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2889021. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 21 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.
H & O TRUCKING SERVICES INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in San Jose, CA. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 38% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (7) and OR (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (80.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Great Dane, Volvo, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,262 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 16, 2024 to Apr 17, 2025 (122 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 7, 2021 to Nov 10, 2021 (3 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 31, 2024 to Apr 11, 2025 (101 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 16, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 14 | |
| Great Dane | 9 | |
| Utility | 4 | |
| International | 3 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 5.14 | 5 | — | 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 (21 rows) View all 21 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87594068 | Apr 16, 2026 | OR | 1 | ASHLAND OR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 75A2-TAOBB, 2-SLL, 9A-HLLH | Yes |
| 87575302 | Apr 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86794479 | Jan 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85352825 | Jul 23, 2025 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85115331 | Jun 27, 2025 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82269803 | Jul 29, 2024 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81635651 | May 15, 2024 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81450045 | Apr 24, 2024 | CA | 2 | CAJON SCALES |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.207(a), 393.75(a)(3), 392.2 | Yes |
| 80944376 | Feb 19, 2024 | UT | 3 | I-15 NB |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.24(d), 395.22(h)(3), 395.22(h)(2) | No |
| 80965096 | Jan 23, 2024 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80965067 | Jan 23, 2024 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80370436 | Dec 11, 2023 | UT | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80185042 | Nov 15, 2023 | UT | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 395.8(e)(1), 396.17(c), 396.5(b) | Yes |
| 79775413 | Sep 19, 2023 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79655961 | Sep 12, 2023 | UT | 3 | ST GEORGE PORT OF ENTRY NB |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(e)(1), 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| 79646736 | Sep 7, 2023 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79523139 | Aug 25, 2023 | UT | 1 | ST GEORGE PORT OF ENTRY NORTHB |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45, 393.207(f), 390.21T(g)(3) | No |
| 79100943 | Jul 8, 2023 | UT | 3 | ST GEORGE PORT OF ENTRY NB |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8(a)(1), 396.17(c), 390.21T(b) | Yes |
| 78881944 | Jun 12, 2023 | MT | 2 | BUTTE SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8(a)(1), 396.17(c), 393.45(d) | Yes |
| 78814106 | May 30, 2023 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78598875 | May 11, 2023 | NV | 3 | SLOAN CHECK SITE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(f)(1), 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA8552100618 | Feb 24, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4611800168 | Mar 14, 2018 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (5 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 | |
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| Apr 17, 2025 | MC970297-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 16, 2024 | MC970297-C | VOL | REVOCATION | VOL → |
| Jan 11, 2017 | MC970297 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Dec 1, 2016 | MC970297 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Jun 17, 2016 | MC970297-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 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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| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-CA-0004673-25 | 91X | $750,000 | May 22, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-CA-0004673-25 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | May 22, 2025 | May 22, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW5736724-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 11, 2025 | May 21, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 101 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 31, 2024 to Apr 11, 2025 | ||||||
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA974842246 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 20, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA974842246 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 9, 2023 | Jan 20, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2607447 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 10, 2021 | Nov 10, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 3 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 7, 2021 to Nov 10, 2021 | ||||||
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-21-178434-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 16, 2021 | Nov 7, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT900297-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 16, 2020 | Jan 16, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | STP27975 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 15, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT000949-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 15, 2018 | Jan 15, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CAM412627 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 15, 2017 | Jan 15, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CAM411078 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 15, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CAM411078 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2016 | Jan 3, 2017 | NAME CHANGED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 23, 2025
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May 21, 2025insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 17, 2025
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Dec 31, 2024insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 31, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 101 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 11, 2025)
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Dec 16, 2024
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Dec 16, 2024authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 122 days (through Apr 17, 2025)
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Jan 20, 2024insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 9, 2024
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Nov 13, 2023
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Nov 10, 2023insuranceCANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 12, 2021
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Nov 7, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
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Nov 7, 2021insurance gapCoverage gap: 3 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 10, 2021)
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Jan 19, 2021
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Jan 16, 2021insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 16, 2020
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Jan 15, 2020insuranceCANCEL — SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 17, 2019
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Jan 15, 2019insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 16, 2018
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Jan 15, 2018insuranceCANCEL — GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG
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Jan 17, 2017
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Jan 15, 2017insuranceCANCEL — GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG
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Jan 3, 2017insuranceNAMECHG — GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG
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Dec 13, 2016
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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| GILROY IF | CA | 11 | 0 |
| ST GEORGE PORT OF ENTRY NB | UT | 2 | 2 |
| CAJON SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| BUTTE SCALE | MT | 1 | 1 |
| SLOAN CHECK SITE | NV | 1 | 0 |
| ASHLAND OR | OR | 1 | 1 |
| I-15 NB | UT | 1 | 0 |
| ST GEORGE PORT OF ENTRY NORTHB | UT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC970297
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
91X policy on file
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KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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21 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify H & O TRUCKING SERVICES INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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