WILL COUNTY FREIGHT INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 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 — WILL COUNTY FREIGHT INC (USDOT 297703) 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 Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Active insurance on file — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/297703/ As of: Jul 18, 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 46.2% vs peer median 16.1% (worse). n=25366 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Sep 1, 2025
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Process AgentNATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 8 | 32 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 40 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 43 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 22.86% | — |
| 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
WILL COUNTY FREIGHT INC is a corporation based in MCCOOK, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 297703. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 41 power units and 42 drivers, with 43 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 46.2%. 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.
WILL COUNTY FREIGHT INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 41 power units and 42 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in McCook, IL. Across 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.6% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.
31 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 417% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IN (6) and IA (6), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
22.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (51.8% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 41 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 42 drivers; Freightliner, Volvo, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 25,366 ACTIVE carriers operating 20–62 power units (±50% of this carrier's 41 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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| Iowa (IA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 19, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 13, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 3, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 17 | |
| Kenworth | 10 | |
| Volvo | 9 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 | |
| International | 3 | |
| Vanguard | 3 | |
| CIMC | 2 |
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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 7 | — | 0.55 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | — | 4.65 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 6.40 | 6 | — | 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 (43 rows) View all 43 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88406938 | Jul 13, 2026 | MO | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.207F-SDAS, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 88353099 | Jul 7, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A2-TAOTLM | Yes |
| 88199926 | Jun 19, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24C2II | No |
| 88170577 | Jun 17, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| 88080996 | Jun 8, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88039491 | Jun 3, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87438063 | Mar 30, 2026 | SC | 2 | RIDGEWAY SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11A1-LSLMWR, 393.95A1 | Yes |
| 87417284 | Mar 26, 2026 | ND | 3 | BOWMAN ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87215397 | Mar 4, 2026 | IL | 2 | I-94 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 390.21TB, 392.82A1 | No |
| 87195162 | Mar 2, 2026 | KS | 2 | OLATHE KS |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 393.11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 87150062 | Feb 25, 2026 | IA | 3 | ia-15---i380-nb-mm-51-brandon |
WABASH VANS SEMI-TRAILER
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2 | 395.24C2II-ELDTN, 396.17C | No |
| 86875739 | Jan 22, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 390.21TB, 395.8E1-PC | No |
| 86776912 | Jan 12, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 86704899 | Jan 5, 2026 | SC | 3 | LANCASTER SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86702061 | Dec 31, 2025 | GA | 3 | TUNNEL HILL GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.24 | No |
| 86440710 | Dec 1, 2025 | NC | 3 | I77 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86241737 | Nov 5, 2025 | SC | 3 | CAYCE SC |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86114800 | Oct 21, 2025 | LA | 3 | HAMMOND LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 85682807 | Sep 3, 2025 | MS | 3 | PIKE COUNTY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85655924 | Aug 29, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-olathe-south-m.c.i.s.-#24w |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 85555603 | Aug 20, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.24C2III, 392.2-SLLS2, 395.3A3-PROPN | No |
| 85369453 | Jul 29, 2025 | IN | 2 | CHESTERTON IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 85139684 | Jul 1, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.16, 392.2-ML, 395.24C2II-ELDTN | No |
| 85112986 | Jul 1, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-johnson-county---091 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85111164 | Jun 30, 2025 | IN | 2 | CHESTERTON IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
Recent Crashes (40 rows) View all 40 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| NC0108406043 | Feb 11, 2026 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX003634379 | Nov 21, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002324057 | Aug 2, 2021 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX000648609 | Nov 19, 2016 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX000399457 | Dec 28, 2015 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX000254461 | Jun 8, 2015 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1500838617 | Jan 8, 2015 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX000110667 | Jun 28, 2014 | IL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX000076107 | Feb 21, 2014 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1300774901 | Dec 13, 2013 | IA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IL00M2412295 | Dec 11, 2013 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0902048285 | Jun 28, 2013 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL00M2257195 | May 17, 2012 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000063674 | Jan 17, 2011 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL0002062306 | Jul 24, 2006 | IL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IL0000821376 | May 8, 2006 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL0001752513 | Feb 28, 2006 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL0001128777 | Sep 16, 2005 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL0001065321 | May 3, 2005 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IL0000697018 | Oct 26, 2004 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IL0006325413 | Sep 13, 2004 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL0000759783 | Sep 3, 2004 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL0000475798 | Jul 21, 2004 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL0000497947 | Apr 27, 2004 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL0000475575 | Mar 5, 2004 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC247026 | common | N | — |
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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| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750668005 | 91X | — | Sep 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750668004 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750668003 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 9, 2017 | Sep 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750668003 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 8, 2016 | Feb 9, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750668-3603-111 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 29, 2012 | Aug 8, 2016 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750668-3603-111 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2011 | Aug 29, 2012 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750668-3606-061 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2006 | Sep 1, 2011 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750668-3603-031 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 28, 2004 | Sep 1, 2006 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750668-3603-031 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 28, 2004 | Oct 8, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750668-3603-031 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2003 | Feb 28, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF298791 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2000 | Oct 2, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP67239A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 27, 2000 | Sep 1, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP67239A | CARGO | — | Jun 27, 2000 | Sep 1, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP67239A | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 22, 1999 | Aug 2, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP67239A | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 22, 1999 | Jun 27, 2000 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP67239A | CARGO | — | Sep 22, 1999 | Jun 27, 2000 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP67239A | CARGO | — | Sep 22, 1999 | Aug 2, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP67239A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 16, 1996 | Sep 22, 1999 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP67239A | CARGO | — | Mar 29, 1996 | Sep 22, 1999 | CANCELLED |
| ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | CT 130026 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 3, 1996 | Jan 3, 1996 | CANCELLED |
| ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | CT 130026 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 3, 1996 | Jun 16, 1996 | CANCELLED |
| ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | CT 129410 (FAX) | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 3, 1995 | Jan 21, 1996 | CANCELLED |
| ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | CT 121024 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 3, 1994 | Jan 3, 1995 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 9, 2017insuranceCANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 8, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 29, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 8, 2006insuranceTERM/CANCL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2006
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Feb 28, 2004insuranceCANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 2, 2003insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2000insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Aug 2, 2000insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 27, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 22, 1999insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 16, 1996insuranceCANCEL — ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 21, 1996insuranceCANCEL — ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 3, 1996insuranceDUPLICATE — ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 26, 1995
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Jan 3, 1995insuranceCANCEL — ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 2, 1992
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Feb 14, 1992
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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| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 6 | 3 |
| TUNNEL HILL GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| I-80 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-94 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| MICHIGAN CITY IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| PORTAGE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| OLATHE KS | KS | 1 | 0 |
| LONDON | KY | 1 | 1 |
| HAMMOND LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| GRAND HAVEN TWP | MI | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC247026
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 6,842 carriers served
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43 inspections
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