SBL LLC
MADERA, CA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- 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 — SBL LLC (USDOT 2892778) 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): SALVADOR SANCHEZ JR (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • 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 — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2892778/ As of: Jul 19, 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). 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 39.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197576 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.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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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InsuranceUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 22, 2025
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Process AgentTRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC043879ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 7 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 102 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.39% | 32.2% | — |
| 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
SBL LLC is a motor carrier based in MADERA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2892778. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 102 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 39.2%. 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.
SBL LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Madera, CA. Across 63 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 31.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
63 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 85% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (63 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
31.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (72.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 11 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,576 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
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 |
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| California (CA) | 59 | 20 | 33.9% | Jul 15, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 79 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 26 | |
| Great Dane | 24 | |
| Wabash National | 20 | |
| Peterbilt | 17 | |
| Stri | 9 | |
| Stoughton | 7 | |
| Vanguard | 5 | |
| Utility | 1 | |
| Vana | 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 | 2 | — | 0.12 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.20 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 5.17 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | — | 11.60 | 12 | — | 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 (102 rows) View all 102 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88413662 | Jul 15, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 88302645 | Jun 30, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.3A1-BALR, 391.11B4, 396.3A1-ALBV | Yes |
| 88171439 | Jun 17, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87932071 | May 20, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSI | No |
| 87737925 | Apr 30, 2026 | CA | 3 | CA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 2-SLLED, 2-SLLSR, 21TB2-DOT | No |
| 87326743 | Mar 17, 2026 | CA | 3 | ca-e/b-sr-46-scales |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLL, 393.95A1 | No |
| 87230616 | Mar 5, 2026 | CA | 3 | N/OF CREF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87194690 | Mar 3, 2026 | CA | 2 | SR-140 WB WO ORCHARD RD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 391.41B10-MC, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLED | Yes |
| 87184756 | Feb 26, 2026 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.5-HL, 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 86969760 | Feb 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.5B-HWSL, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45D-B | No |
| 86893788 | Jan 23, 2026 | CA | 2 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86892809 | Jan 23, 2026 | CA | 2 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86771225 | Jan 7, 2026 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86388604 | Nov 14, 2025 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.60C | No |
| 86247708 | Nov 4, 2025 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 85944894 | Oct 1, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-s/b-santa-nella-cvef |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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13 | 393.45B2-B-VAC, 396.3A1-BALR, 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| 85911020 | Sep 26, 2025 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-HLLH, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.207B-AALPME | No |
| 85893825 | Sep 23, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-i-580-e/b-livermore-scale |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 85763718 | Sep 4, 2025 | CA | 3 | GILROY IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85698039 | Sep 4, 2025 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85715434 | Sep 3, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.3A1-BALAC, 396.5B-L, 393.11A1-CSLRR | Yes |
| 85662815 | Aug 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | NB SANTA NELLA SCALES |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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13 | 396.3A1-BOS, 396.3A1-BALR, 396.3A1-AASGMD | Yes |
| 85696882 | Aug 27, 2025 | CA | 4 | GILROY IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.47E, 393.75B-TFV, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 85661092 | Aug 26, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.11A1-LTSM, 393.201A-FRMC, 393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | Yes |
| 85547598 | Aug 20, 2025 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA2852500879 | Aug 20, 2025 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA4802301932 | Sep 12, 2023 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA4502300406 | May 1, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4612300258 | Apr 11, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4202203867 | Dec 7, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA40040-3286 | Oct 21, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4611900218 | Apr 2, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | MC43879-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
| Jul 8, 2016 | MC971828-B | CPL | LICENSE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA860933356 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 22, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA860933356 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA860933356 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 6, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | S-LHMI0947-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 6, 2024 | Aug 6, 2025 | REPLACED |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | S-LHMI0947-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 6, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 | REPLACED |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | S-LHMI0947-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 6, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | S-LHMI0947-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 6, 2024 | Aug 14, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CH01-0000286-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 7, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CH01-0000286-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 6, 2023 | Jul 3, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CH01-0000286-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 6, 2023 | Jun 7, 2024 | REPLACED |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CH01-0000286-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 6, 2022 | Aug 6, 2023 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP72113 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 15, 2022 | Aug 6, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP72113 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 6, 2021 | Feb 22, 2022 | NAME CHANGED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP72113 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 6, 2021 | Feb 15, 2022 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP61077 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 6, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP61077 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 6, 2020 | Feb 6, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | COM00202642 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2020 | Aug 6, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM400377 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2019 | May 15, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LZK-0000286-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 15, 2019 | May 15, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LZK-0000286-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2018 | Feb 15, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LZK-0000286-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 20, 2017 | Sep 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LZK-0000286-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 22, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 10, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 14, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
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Aug 6, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
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Jul 31, 2025
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Oct 4, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
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Sep 11, 2024
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Aug 8, 2024
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Aug 6, 2024insuranceCANCEL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 6, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
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Jul 3, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 10, 2024
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Jun 7, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 6, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 6, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 19, 2022
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Feb 22, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 16, 2022
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Feb 15, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 6, 2021insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 22, 2021
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Feb 6, 2021insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 20, 2021
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Aug 6, 2020insuranceCANCEL — TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 5, 2020
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May 19, 2020
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May 15, 2020insuranceCANCEL — GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG
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May 16, 2019
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May 15, 2019insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 15, 2019insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 30, 2018
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Dec 20, 2017insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 11, 2017
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 22 | 5 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 16 | 5 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 13 | 4 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK | CA | 3 | 2 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 2 | 2 |
| GRAPEVINE | CA | 2 | 2 |
| SAN LUIS OBISPO | CA | 2 | 0 |
| CA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK SCALE | CA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 30 | 3 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 5 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC043879
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
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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TOPA 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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