AA TRANS INC

USDOT 2889606 • DBA: HBM EXPRESS INC • 7863 BROADWAY SUITE 215, MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 active

Insurance:1 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:Not rated

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

2,889,606

Status

ACTIVE

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Indiana

Phone

6309485001

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

MCS-150 Mileage

10,256,129

BOC-3 Agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Physical Address

7863 BROADWAY SUITE 215, MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410

Contact

Phone: 6309485001

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

1 active

Latest: Jun 8, 2023

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Common Carrier	MC-970618	ACTIVE	Unknown	Jun 8, 2021

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	NISTK0011971	ON FILE	Jun 8, 2023	Jun 8, 2024

Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	NISTK0011971-22	REPLACED	Jun 8, 2022	Jun 8, 2023
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	A0130778001	REPLACED	Jun 8, 2021	Jun 8, 2022
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.	BIPD/Primary	1BWHIL1901259047-00	CANCELLED	Jan 20, 2021	Jun 8, 2021
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.	BIPD/Primary	1BWHIL1901259047-00	CANCELLED	Jun 8, 2020	Mar 19, 2021
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.	BIPD/Primary	1BWHIL1901259047-00	REPLACED	Jun 8, 2020	Jan 20, 2021
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA	BIPD/Primary	WWW160202-00	CANCELLED	Jun 8, 2019	Jun 8, 2020
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	KBI000011-00	REPLACED	Jun 8, 2018	Jun 8, 2019
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC	BIPD/Primary	CAC 00001-07110-17	CANCELLED	Jun 8, 2017	Jun 8, 2018
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA 3806992	REPLACED	Jun 15, 2016	Jun 8, 2017
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA 3806992	NAME CHANGED	Jun 8, 2016	Jul 25, 2016
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA 3806992	REPLACED	Jun 8, 2016	Jun 15, 2016

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
TERM/REPL	FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY	NISTK0011971	BIPD/Primary	Jun 8, 2024	Jun 8, 2024
TERM/REPL	FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY	NISTK0011971-22	BIPD/Primary	Jun 8, 2023	Jun 8, 2023
TERM/REPL	SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY	A0130778001	BIPD/Primary	Jun 8, 2022	Jun 8, 2022
CANCEL	ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.	1BWHIL1901259047-00	BIPD/Primary	Jun 8, 2021	Jun 8, 2021
TERM/CANCL	ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.	1BWHIL1901259047-00	BIPD/Primary	Mar 19, 2021	Mar 19, 2021
TERM/REPL	ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.	1BWHIL1901259047-00	BIPD/Primary	Jan 20, 2021	Jan 20, 2021
CANCEL	STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA	WWW160202-00	BIPD/Primary	Jun 8, 2020	Jun 8, 2020
TERM/REPL	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	KBI000011-00	BIPD/Primary	Jun 8, 2019	Jun 8, 2019
CANCEL	SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC	CAC 00001-07110-17	BIPD/Primary	Jun 8, 2018	Jun 8, 2018
TERM/REPL	ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	CA 3806992	BIPD/Primary	Jun 8, 2017	Jun 8, 2017
TERM/CANCL	ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	CA 3806992	BIPD/Primary	Jul 25, 2016	Jul 25, 2016
TERM/REPL	ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	CA 3806992	BIPD/Primary	Jun 15, 2016	Jun 15, 2016

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC970618	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	May 12, 2021	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jun 8, 2021
MC970618	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	May 12, 2020	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jun 8, 2020
MC970618	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	May 14, 2018	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jun 8, 2018
MC970618	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jun 20, 2016	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jun 21, 2016
MC970618	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Jun 8, 2016	—	Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

187

Violations

11 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

8.0%

Driver OOS %

1.0%

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Inspection Activity Map

36 states • 187 inspections

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Violation Summary (72 violations from latest 100 of 187 inspections)

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Violation Summary (72 violations from latest 100 of 187 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	9	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3	Speeding 11-14 mph over limit	4	0	7	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78A-WS	Windshield condition defective	2	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2	Speeding 6-10 mph over limit	2	0	5	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)	Slack adjuster defective	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i)	395.3(a)(3)(i)	2	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.207(b)	Frame cracked/broken/sagging	2	1	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV	HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-INAT	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-D	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS	HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF	Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60C	Glazing/window obstructions	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TL	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67C7	Tires - other defects	1	0	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-B	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLML	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.3-F	Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue.	1	1	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100B-C	Cargo securement - aggregate working load	1	1	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4	Speeding 15+ mph over limit	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL	License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.205C-WR	Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2PK	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS	Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)	Steering system components worn	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A	Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43(a)	Brake - relay emergency valve	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)	Inspection/repair/maintenance - general	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)	Texting while driving	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)	No proof of periodic inspection	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

8.0%vs nat'l 23.4%

-15.4 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

1.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

-5.7 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

0.72vs nat'l 1.80

-1.08 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (187 inspections)

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Inspection History (187 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Mar 10, 2026	87270756	PERRYVILLE MD	MD	Level 3	VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 7, 2026	87240317	WANATAH IN	IN	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	2	395.22G-ELDMFV, 392.2-SLLS3	No
Feb 26, 2026	87171203	BUCYRUS OH	OH	Level 2	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 21, 2026	86871053	MERINO CO	CO	Level 3	VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-INAT	No
Jan 12, 2026	86786392	PEETZ CO	CO	Level 2	CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 3, 2026	86703522	FORT MORGAN CO	CO	Level 2	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Nov 28, 2025	86443385	FRANKLIN COUNTY - 059	KS	Level 3	INTL TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Nov 21, 2025	86401341	TERRE HAUTE IN	IN	Level 2	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	3	392.16-D, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 393.78A-WS	No
Nov 18, 2025	86379748	STOUGHTON WI	WI	Level 1	CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.75A1-TFBMF	Yes
Nov 10, 2025	86293427	FORT MORGAN CO	CO	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Oct 8, 2025	86010314	LAMAR CO	CO	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Oct 4, 2025	85970023	SCOTT COUNTY - 171	KS	Level 3	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Oct 2, 2025	85956322	SYRACUSE KS	KS	Level 2	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	396.17C-PI, 393.60C	No
Oct 2, 2025	85957822	LAMAR CO	CO	Level 2	WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER	3	393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.95A4-EEUS	No
Sep 30, 2025	85932337	LAMAR CO	CO	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Sep 23, 2025	85875777	LAMAR CO	CO	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Sep 17, 2025	85839882	I-80	IL	Level 3	HYTR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Sep 15, 2025	85795923	LAMAR CO	CO	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Sep 3, 2025	85688322	LIMON CO	CO	Level 2	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 28, 2025	85639324	HOLLY CO	CO	Level 3	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 8, 2025	85506630	Roadside	TX	Level 2	WANC SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.11TL, 393.67C7	No
Jul 30, 2025	85373315	KEARNY COUNTY - 093	KS	Level 3	WANC SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jul 30, 2025	85377902	LAMAR CO	CO	Level 1	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.55E-B	No
Jul 22, 2025	85286528	BECKHAM COUNTY POE	OK	Level 1	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jul 17, 2025	85255245	RUTHER GLEN VA	VA	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLL	No
Jul 14, 2025	85229019	LAMAR CO	CO	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jun 15, 2025	84972392	LAMAR CO	CO	Level 2	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jun 12, 2025	84949163	LIBERAL M.C.I.S. #37A	KS	Level 3	HYTR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jun 12, 2025	84955153	GOLDEN CO	CO	Level 3	VANGUARD SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLS3	No
Jun 3, 2025	84895857	HIGGINSVILLE MO	MO	Level 2	HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jun 3, 2025	84864216	Roadside	NE	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
May 20, 2025	84740800	PITTSFIELD - SCALES NB	ME	Level 1	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	4	392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.45D-B	No
May 6, 2025	84648749	ANGOLA IN	IN	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLS2	No
Apr 24, 2025	84497190	Roadside	MI	Level 3	VANR SEMI-TRAILER	3	392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLML, 392.3-F	Yes
Apr 3, 2025	84304788	Roadside	NC	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 18, 2025	84157791	M-47 @ SALZBURG RD	MI	Level 3	VOLK TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLUP	No
Mar 17, 2025	84160462	FORT MORGAN CO	CO	Level 2	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.9A-LRLI	No
Feb 27, 2025	83998871	E/B SCALE	MI	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLEWA2	No
Feb 7, 2025	83821562	BROOKVILLE OH	OH	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.100B-C	Yes
Feb 2, 2025	83777633	006 - CARLOCK - I-74 E/B	IL	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 29, 2025	83754827	BROADVIEW HEIGHTS OH	OH	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 27, 2025	83707856	Roadside	NE	Level 3	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 24, 2025	83702818	BROADVIEW HEIGHTS OH	OH	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Dec 30, 2024	83507674	S.R. 0076 MM 201.3 LURGAN TWP	PA	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLLR	No
Dec 30, 2024	83515970	WB IONIA SCALE	MI	Level 1	INTL TRUCK TRACTOR	3	393.45B2-BHTD, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.45A-BHTIJ	Yes
Dec 27, 2024	83485107	I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY	MD	Level 2	PETR TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.78A-WS	No
Dec 22, 2024	83477558	PLANKINTON SD	SD	Level 3	VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 17, 2024	83415399	Roadside	NE	Level 3	WANC SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 7, 2024	83344731	CHASE COUNTY - 017	KS	Level 2	HYTR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 6, 2024	83344924	GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B	MI	Level 2	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLEWA1	No

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

93 total · 9.7% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

LAMAR CO14

FORT MORGAN CO10 · 1 OOS

RATON PORT OF ENTRY4

FORT MORGAN POE WB4

LOMA CO3 · 1 OOS

PEETZ CO3 · 1 OOS

LIMON POE WB2

FORT MORGAN POE EB2

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance89 · 35 OOS

Unsafe Driving61 · 2 OOS

Hours of Service16

Driver Fitness3 · 3 OOS

Controlled Substances/Alcohol1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Fatal crashes on record

Injuries

Across 4 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (11 records)

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Crash History (11 records)
Date	State	Severity	Fatalities	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Jan 21, 2026	CO	TOW	0	0	Not Reported	I 76 AT MP 104	...856050	AA TRANS INC
Oct 31, 2025	MO	INJURY	0	1	KANSAS CITY	US 40	...258022	AA TRANS INC
Nov 24, 2024	SD	TOW	0	0	RURAL	I 90 W	...344126	HBM EXPRESS INC
Sep 6, 2024	TN	TOW	0	0	—	I-24	...KF7121	AA TRANS INC
Aug 30, 2023	WI	INJURY	0	1	LA PRAIRIE	IH 039 SB	...KD8336	AA TRANS INC
Jun 4, 2023	GA	TOW	0	0	—	I 24 E AT MM 1	...299873	AA TRANS INC
Mar 14, 2022	PA	TOW	0	0	EAST PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP	ROUTE 2035 S	...495030	HBM EXPRESS INC
Feb 11, 2022	VA	FATAL	3	4	—	INTERSTATE 81	...KG6205	HBM EXPRESS INC
Dec 12, 2021	IL	TOW	0	0	Pin Oak Twp	I-70	...258008	HBM EXPRESS INC
Apr 30, 2018	LA	INJURY	0	1	—	—	—	—
Dec 14, 2017	MI	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—