DESERT HIGHWAY TRANS LLC
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 — DESERT HIGHWAY TRANS LLC (USDOT 2981855) 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): SELI HOLDINGS (Company officer); MICHELLE TARANGO (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 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 — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2981855/ 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 33.3% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=48444 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.
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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InsuranceNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PAPolicy effective Mar 31, 2026
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC014643ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 27 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 44 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 17.5% | — |
| 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
DESERT HIGHWAY TRANS LLC is a motor carrier based in HUTCHINS, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2981855. 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 20 power units and 20 drivers, with 44 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
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.
DESERT HIGHWAY TRANS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 20 drivers, based in Hutchins, TX. Across 29 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 17.2% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
29 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 625% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AR (5) and MO (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
17.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (65.4% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 20 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 48,444 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 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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| Texas (TX) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | May 10, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 27, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 19, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 16, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 17, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 27, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 34 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 18 | |
| Wabash National | 10 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Utility | 2 | |
| Volvo | 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 | 3 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 3.90 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | — | 4.54 | 5 | — | 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 (44 rows) View all 44 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88387480 | Jul 10, 2026 | KS | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.22G-ELDMFV, 392.2-SLLIT | No |
| 88378152 | Jul 8, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3, 393.9TS | Yes |
| 88267629 | Jun 27, 2026 | OH | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLMF | Yes |
| 87997850 | May 28, 2026 | KS | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.11A1-CSURR | No |
| 87968490 | May 27, 2026 | KS | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87938128 | May 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87889731 | May 17, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87880840 | May 16, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87810007 | May 10, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87767038 | May 3, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87678577 | Apr 24, 2026 | MO | 3 | ST GENEVIEVE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87505838 | Apr 6, 2026 | LA | 3 | BOSSIER CITY LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 87477091 | Apr 1, 2026 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 87420648 | Mar 27, 2026 | OK | 2 | ok-us-60/-i-35 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 87138011 | Feb 25, 2026 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.8-D | No |
| 87082383 | Feb 14, 2026 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87057536 | Feb 13, 2026 | AR | 2 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86694097 | Dec 29, 2025 | NM | 2 | NM |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.205A, 393.95A, 393.45B2PC | Yes |
| 86667547 | Dec 24, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH45 NB WILMER SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9, 393.209E, 396.3A1 | No |
| 86507567 | Dec 3, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-neosho-county---133 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLILC | No |
| 86255620 | Nov 5, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-south-haven-m.c.i.s |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86032821 | Oct 9, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85788513 | Sep 16, 2025 | MO | 2 | EAGLEVILLE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 85792846 | Sep 15, 2025 | TX | 2 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3, 393.9TS | Yes |
| 85667522 | Sep 2, 2025 | MO | 1 | EAGLEVILLE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA2024007395 | Jan 18, 2024 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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.
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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| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 016-80-0432 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 31, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHTX1901522093-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L9834 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 30, 2023 | Apr 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 30, 2023 | Aug 5, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | REPLACED |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMTH25549090 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 9, 2021 | Apr 30, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMTH25549090 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 9, 2021 | Mar 30, 2023 | REPLACED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20170552-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 1, 2020 | Apr 9, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20170552-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 9, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA1712133 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 24, 2020 | Apr 8, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM034137-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2019 | Jan 24, 2020 | REPLACED |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM034137-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2019 | Feb 5, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM034137-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 3, 2019 | Jan 29, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM034137-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 3, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | REPLACED |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM034137-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 10, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019 | REPLACED |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM034137-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 10, 2019 | Dec 6, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM034137-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 8, 2019 | Oct 10, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM034137-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 8, 2019 | Sep 10, 2019 | REPLACED |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM034137-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 27, 2019 | Jul 10, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM034137-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 27, 2019 | Jul 8, 2019 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7570853 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 20, 2018 | Apr 27, 2019 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7570853 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 27, 2018 | Aug 20, 2018 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 31, 2026insuranceCANCEL — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
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Mar 26, 2026
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Mar 31, 2025
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Mar 31, 2025insuranceCANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 3, 2024
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Apr 1, 2024insuranceCANCEL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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Aug 5, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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Jul 17, 2023
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Jun 30, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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Apr 30, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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Apr 28, 2023
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Mar 30, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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Apr 9, 2021insuranceCANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 8, 2021
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Dec 1, 2020insuranceCANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 10, 2020
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Apr 8, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 5, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 29, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 27, 2020
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Jan 24, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 31, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 6, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 4, 2019
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Dec 3, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 10, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 10, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 10, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 9, 2019
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Jul 8, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 27, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 20, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 10, 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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| HOPE AR | AR | 3 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 2 | 0 |
| I-57 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| LONDON | KY | 2 | 0 |
| CHARLESTON MO | MO | 2 | 0 |
| EAGLEVILLE MO | MO | 2 | 1 |
| LAMAR CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| BOSSIER CITY LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| HAMMOND LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| PONCHATOULA LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC014643
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
91X policy on file
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ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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44 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify DESERT HIGHWAY TRANS LLC
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- 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.
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