D & S TRANSPORT LLC
SOUTHAVEN, MS
Joins 3 roadside inspections (24 mo), 2 authority dockets, BIPD on file (Canal Insurance Company) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 28, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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Caution
Coverage resumed
· Jun 13, 2025
Common (Property) reinstated
· Jun 25, 2025
Policy effective
· Oct 21, 2026
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- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Prior insurance gap · 154 days Jan 10, 2025 → Jun 13, 2025
- Common (Property) gap · 155 days Inactive Jan 21, 2025 → reinstated Jun 25, 2025
- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 75.0% vs peer 0.00% Details →
- SMS BASIC alert threshold exceeded Vehicle Maintenance
On file
- FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-35 Prime Property & Casualty Insurance Inc · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
- 2 active operating authorities
- Active insurance on file Canal Insurance Company · BMC-91X Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file #1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC Details →
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TruckCodex risk summary — D & S TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 2968646) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 154 days — Jan 10, 2025 → Jun 13, 2025 • Common (Property) gap · 155 days — Inactive Jan 21, 2025 → reinstated Jun 25, 2025 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 75.0% vs peer 0.00% • SMS BASIC alert threshold exceeded — Vehicle Maintenance On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-35 — Prime Property & Casualty Insurance Inc · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • 2 active operating authorities • Active insurance on file — Canal Insurance Company · BMC-91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2968646/ As of: Oct 28, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 2968646
Active
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Company officer: SHAWN TURNER
General Freight
Based in SOUTHAVEN, MS
Insurance watch: HIGH
FMCSA census as of Oct 28, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 75% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=229422 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-watch tier
HIGH · 35/100
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Operating authority
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
1 active
common
1 active
BOC-3 agent
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
2968646
In FMCSA records since
Feb 2, 2017 (~9y)
MC / docket
MC8834
, MC008834
Company officer
SHAWN TURNER
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size
1 units
Drivers
1
Annual mileage
25,909 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (414) 807-8915
Email: [email protected]
Physical
2953 DAWKINS COVE
SOUTHAVEN, MS 38672
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
2968646
In FMCSA records since
Feb 2, 2017 (~9y)
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
25,909 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
75.0%
vs
23.4%
+51.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
vs
6.7%
-6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection
1.33
vs
1.80
-0.47
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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Related filings
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InsuranceCanal Insurance CompanyPolicy effective Oct 21, 2026
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Process Agent#1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC8834ACTIVE
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 10 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 33.33% | 33.33% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
10
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
75.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
1
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
2
2 active
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 75.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.
BASIC alerts active
Alert thresholds exceeded in: Vehicle Maintenance.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 229,422 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 229,422 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
75%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 229,422 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +75 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 21, 2025 to Jun 25, 2025 (155 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 5, 2024 to Apr 8, 2024 (3 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 10, 2025 to Jun 13, 2025 (154 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (7 months)
2024-02
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 6 | |
| Utility | 5 | |
| Brewer Uti | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 10.00 | 10 | ALERT | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89233221 | Oct 9, 2026 | IL | 2 | T10 | — | 14 | 395.8A-ELD, 396.17C, 393.9 | Yes |
| 86559243 | Dec 11, 2025 | TN | 3 | COLLIERVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 85490007 | Aug 13, 2025 | AR | 2 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 82414806 | Aug 12, 2024 | GA | 3 | ADEL GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.21T(b)(1) | No |
| 82112528 | Jul 9, 2024 | FL | 2 | HIGH SPRINGS FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9(a), 393.60(c), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81451707 | Apr 24, 2024 | AR | 2 | MORRILTON AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.17(c), 393.60(c), 393.9(a) | No |
| 80988714 | Feb 28, 2024 | MS | 2 | ITAWAMBA COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.75(c), 393.75(a)(1), 393.207(c) | Yes |
| 80047213 | Oct 5, 2023 | TN | 2 | NASHVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 391.41B10-MC, 396.3A1-F | Yes |
| 79982194 | Sep 28, 2023 | IL | 3 | il-016---marion---i-57-n/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 78810613 | Jun 2, 2023 | MI | 2 | mi-eb-i-94-@-cotton-rd |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.78, 393.60(c), 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0008394231 | Jan 18, 2022 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (2 letters, 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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | MC8834-C | Reinstatement Letter | Reinstatement | Reinstatement Letter → |
| Apr 7, 2017 | MC8834-C | Original MC Certificate | Certificate | Original MC Certificate → |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Insurance Company | CT3417733346 | BMC-91X | — | Oct 21, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Prime Property & Casualty Insurance Inc | SC25061948 | BMC-35 | — | Jun 13, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC25061948 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Jun 13, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC25061948 | 91X | $750,000 | Jun 13, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 154 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 10, 2025 to Jun 13, 2025 | ||||||
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC24040656 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 3, 2024 | Jan 10, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC24040656 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 7, 2024 | Dec 3, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC24040656 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 11, 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC24040656 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 4, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC24040656 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 8, 2024 | Jul 4, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 3 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 5, 2024 to Apr 8, 2024 | ||||||
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC23040276 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 31, 2024 | Apr 5, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC23040276 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC23040276 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2023 | Jan 8, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC23040276 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 28, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC23040276 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 9, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC23040276 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 5, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA3434772 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 4, 2021 | Apr 5, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC20040044 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 4, 2020 | Apr 4, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC19040427 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 4, 2019 | Apr 4, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC1804118 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 3, 2018 | Apr 3, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RWD-MS7007023 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 3, 2017 | Apr 3, 2018 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 21, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — Canal Insurance Company
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Sep 10, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — Canal Insurance Company
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Aug 5, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — Prime Property & Casualty Insurance Inc
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Aug 5, 2026insuranceCANCEL — Prime Property & Casualty Insurance Inc
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Jun 13, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — Prime Property & Casualty Insurance Inc
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Jun 25, 2025
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Jun 25, 2025
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Jan 21, 2025
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Jan 21, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 21, 2025authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 155 days (through Jun 25, 2025)
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Jan 10, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 10, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 154 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 13, 2025)
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Dec 3, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 7, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 11, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 8, 2024
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Jul 4, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 9, 2024
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Apr 5, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 5, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 3 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 8, 2024)
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Jan 31, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 8, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 13, 2023
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Nov 7, 2023
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Nov 1, 2023insuranceCANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 28, 2023insuranceCANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 9, 2023insuranceCANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2023
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Apr 5, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC
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Apr 4, 2021insuranceCANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 2, 2021
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Apr 4, 2020insuranceCANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 2, 2020
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Apr 5, 2019
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Apr 3, 2019insuranceCANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 4, 2018
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Apr 3, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORRILTON AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| HIGH SPRINGS FL | FL | 1 | 1 |
| ADEL GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| T10 | IL | 1 | 1 |
| ITAWAMBA COUNTY | MS | 1 | 1 |
| COLLIERVILLE TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
| NASHVILLE TN | TN | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Authority Records
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Docket MC8834
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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Docket MC008834
common · ACTIVE · MC
Insurance Carriers
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Canal Insurance Company
BMC-91X policy on file
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Prime Property & Casualty Insurance Inc
BMC-35 policy on file
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PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
Process Agent (BOC-3)
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10 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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Explainers
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Insurance-lapse watch (HIGH)
BMC-91 filing instability timeline and classification rules
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BASIC percentiles and compliance review context
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Booking & risk tools
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PASS / CAUTION / REJECT triage from public filings.
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BIPD gaps, cargo filings, and lapse-watch tier.
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Cancel desk
Pending L&I cancellations and coverage gaps.
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Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.