WATCH THIS FREIGHT LLC
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 · 30 days Jul 10, 2018 → Aug 9, 2018
- 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 — WATCH THIS FREIGHT LLC (USDOT 2918852) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): JESSE MCGINNESS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 30 days — Jul 10, 2018 → Aug 9, 2018 • 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 · $1,000,000 — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2918852/ As of: Jul 25, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). 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 27.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197605 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.
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 Jul 1, 2025
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC986734ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 45 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 18.18% | — |
| 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
WATCH THIS FREIGHT LLC is a motor carrier based in TUMWATER, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2918852. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 45 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 27.3%. 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.
WATCH THIS FREIGHT LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Tumwater, WA. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 17.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 37% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WA (8) and CA (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
17.6% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (56.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Peterbilt, Unknown, and Reitnouer are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,605 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 10, 2018 to Aug 9, 2018 (30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington (WA) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | May 20, 2026 |
| Alaska (AK) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 1, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 13, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
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 | 1 | — | 0.70 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 2.00 | 2 | — | 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 (45 rows) View all 45 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87946602 | May 20, 2026 | WA | 2 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 86272093 | Nov 3, 2025 | WA | 2 | DU PONT WA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85489254 | Aug 13, 2025 | OR | 2 | or-ashland--or |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| 85515451 | Aug 11, 2025 | MT | 3 | MOCCASIN MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85077416 | Jun 23, 2025 | WA | 3 | PESHASTIN WA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85023471 | Jun 19, 2025 | WA | 2 | DU PONT WA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.130B-CHVE, 396.17C-PI, 393.104F3-C | Yes |
| 84837356 | May 28, 2025 | WA | 2 | NORTH BEND WA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84425181 | Apr 15, 2025 | WA | 3 | BOW WA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84031838 | Mar 1, 2025 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 84011998 | Mar 1, 2025 | AK | 2 | FAIRBANKS AK |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82383223 | Aug 13, 2024 | AK | 3 | TOK WEIGH STATION |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 82148317 | Jun 27, 2024 | WA | 2 | OLYMPIA WA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81811219 | Jun 6, 2024 | WA | 2 | BATTLE GROUND WA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 81802263 | Jun 5, 2024 | WA | 2 | PORT ANGELES WA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 81786122 | Jun 3, 2024 | AK | 1 | TOK WEIGH STATION |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81758704 | May 23, 2024 | ID | 3 | — |
RAM SEMI-TRAILER
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81580662 | May 9, 2024 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75(a)(2), 392.2, 396.5(b) | Yes |
| 81459972 | Apr 24, 2024 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81419305 | Apr 19, 2024 | WA | 3 | WINLOCK WA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81229731 | Mar 28, 2024 | WY | 3 | CHEYENNE I-80 POE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81069875 | Mar 7, 2024 | WA | 3 | KELSO WA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 80994545 | Feb 26, 2024 | CA | 3 | ca-patterson-/-stuhr-rd |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.43, 392.2 | No |
| 80851854 | Feb 14, 2024 | UT | 1 | MM 95 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80714140 | Jan 26, 2024 | MT | 3 | BILLINGS MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80553124 | Jan 4, 2024 | MT | 3 | HAUGAN MT |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA000EB34591 | May 26, 2021 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000E972552 | Oct 17, 2019 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2019420053 | Mar 15, 2019 | OR | 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 | |
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| Aug 14, 2018 | MC986734-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Sep 26, 2016 | MC986734-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (23 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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| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00816552 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00816552 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 3, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-15-3829 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 25, 2025 | Apr 6, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-15-3829 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 25, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-15-3829 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-15-3829 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 9, 2024 | Jan 10, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-15-3829 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CWA4963954-2 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 22, 2022 | Aug 9, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CPW4963954-2 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 9, 2022 | Nov 22, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CPW4963954-1 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 23, 2022 | Aug 9, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CWA4963954-1 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 6, 2021 | Feb 23, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CPW4963954-1 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 9, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CWA4963954-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 9, 2020 | Aug 9, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CPW4963954-9 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 23, 2020 | Aug 9, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CPW4963954-9 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 16, 2020 | Mar 23, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CPW4963954-9 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 9, 2019 | Jan 16, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CPW4963954-8 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 11, 2019 | Aug 9, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CPW4963954-8 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 9, 2019 | Jan 9, 2019 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CPW4963954-8 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 9, 2019 | Apr 11, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CPW4963954-8 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 9, 2018 | Jan 9, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 30 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 10, 2018 to Aug 9, 2018 | ||||||
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3926872 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 26, 2016 | Jul 10, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3926872 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2016 | Sep 26, 2016 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 18, 2025
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Apr 6, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Apr 4, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Feb 25, 2025insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Feb 13, 2025
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Jan 17, 2025
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Jan 10, 2025insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Aug 12, 2024
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Aug 9, 2024insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Aug 9, 2023
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Aug 9, 2023insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 22, 2022insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 11, 2022
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Aug 9, 2022insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 23, 2022insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 9, 2022
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Dec 6, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 10, 2021
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Aug 9, 2021
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Aug 9, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 9, 2020insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 31, 2020
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Mar 23, 2020insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 16, 2020
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Jan 16, 2020insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 2, 2020
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Aug 9, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 31, 2019
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Apr 11, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 4, 2019
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Jan 9, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 9, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 19, 2018
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Aug 14, 2018
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Jul 16, 2018
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Jul 16, 2018authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 10, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jul 10, 2018insurance gapCoverage gap: 30 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 9, 2018)
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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| TOK WEIGH STATION | AK | 2 | 0 |
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| DU PONT WA | WA | 2 | 1 |
| FAIRBANKS AK | AK | 1 | 0 |
| TOK | AK | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
| HAUGAN MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC986734
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 86,974 carriers served
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45 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify WATCH THIS FREIGHT LLC
- 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.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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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