- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 149 days (since Feb 14, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
AMG FREIGHT LLC
LAS VEGAS, NV
DBA: AMG FREIGHT
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 149 days (since Feb 14, 2026).
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- BOC-3 process agent on file EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — AMG FREIGHT LLC (USDOT 3011336) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): CARLOS PITTELLI (Company officer) Blockers: • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 149 days (since Feb 14, 2026). Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3011336/ As of: Jul 13, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Uninsured since Feb 14, 2026
Company profile
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 4 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 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 69 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 13.89% | 25% | — |
| 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
AMG FREIGHT LLC is a motor carrier based in LAS VEGAS, NV, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3011336. 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 2 power units and 6 drivers, with 69 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 48.3%. 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.
AMG FREIGHT LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 6 drivers, with 8 years on FMCSA's records, based in Las Vegas, NV. Across 45 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 35.6% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
45 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 88% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (8) and CO (6), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
35.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (54.1% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 11 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Volvo, Kenworth, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,880 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jul 27, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 10, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 26, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 27, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 5, 2024 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 6, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 17, 2024 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 3, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 29 | |
| Kenworth | 20 | |
| Fontaine | 17 | |
| Trailer | 9 | |
| Unknown | 9 | |
| Great Dane | 8 | |
| Peterbilt | 8 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.18 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 10 | — | 1.37 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 4.99 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | — | 9.75 | 10 | — | 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 (69 rows) View all 69 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86801495 | Jan 13, 2026 | GA | 3 | SAVANNAH GA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2WG, 395.24 | No |
| 86772487 | Jan 12, 2026 | SC | 2 | GABLE SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 86724450 | Jan 7, 2026 | SC | 3 | ROCK HILL SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLUCR, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86015188 | Oct 9, 2025 | MS | 2 | PIKE COUNTY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 390.21TB2-DOT, 395.8F11-HOSM | No |
| 86111715 | Oct 6, 2025 | CA | 3 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85907408 | Sep 27, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-i75-n-@-townline |
FTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 85920678 | Sep 24, 2025 | CA | 1 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 85513330 | Aug 15, 2025 | CO | 2 | FORT COLLINS CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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15 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.106D-C, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 85478658 | Aug 12, 2025 | CO | 3 | LAPORTE CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-INAT | No |
| 85384681 | Jul 29, 2025 | TX | 2 | US 87 AND 33RD STREE |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.9, 393.9TS, 395.24C2III | Yes |
| 85344693 | Jul 27, 2025 | AZ | 3 | KINGMAN AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLTL | Yes |
| 85336948 | Jul 26, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-STURBRIDGE |
KNWT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 85239160 | Jul 15, 2025 | CO | 1 | LOMA CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.130B-CHVE, 393.60D, 392.2WG | Yes |
| 84678173 | May 14, 2025 | MO | 2 | EAGLEVILLE MO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLED, 393.9A-LIL, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 84641454 | May 10, 2025 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3, 391.11B4-DEN | Yes |
| 84605787 | Apr 28, 2025 | CA | 3 | MOUNTAIN PASS |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.24D-ELDPT | No |
| 84321961 | Apr 1, 2025 | FL | 2 | PENSACOLA FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 83972632 | Feb 25, 2025 | NV | 2 | GARSON CHECKSITE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 83627324 | Jan 15, 2025 | PA | 2 | pa-i84-wb-mm-25.7-palmyra-twp---w |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLL, 393.60D, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87464553 | Jan 9, 2025 | NM | 3 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83562366 | Jan 6, 2025 | OH | 3 | WADSWORTH OH |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLUCR, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 83560000 | Jan 6, 2025 | CA | 2 | CAJON SCALES |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 83325758 | Dec 5, 2024 | AR | 3 | LUXORA AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 83319198 | Dec 3, 2024 | CA | 2 | CAJON SCALES |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.205A-WRBH, 393.11A1-LTSM | Yes |
| 83176305 | Nov 17, 2024 | AL | 3 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2MI | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX77RAHQE1IG | Jul 23, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2025000967 | Jun 25, 2025 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0000001324 | Jan 7, 2024 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0000037570 | Jun 27, 2023 | AZ | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC029265 | common | INACTIVE | — |
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 (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 4285070-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 14, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9036376 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 9, 2022 | Jan 31, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9036376 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 22, 2022 | Sep 13, 2022 | NAME CHANGED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9036376 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 22, 2022 | Aug 9, 2022 | REPLACED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9036376 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 31, 2022 | Apr 11, 2022 | NAME CHANGED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9036376 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 31, 2022 | Mar 9, 2022 | NAME CHANGED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9036376 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | REPLACED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9036376 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 31, 2022 | Mar 22, 2022 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4045619 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 31, 2017 | Jan 31, 2022 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4045619 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 31, 2017 | Feb 14, 2022 | NAME CHANGED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6196920 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 31, 2017 | Jul 31, 2017 | NAME CHANGED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 23, 2026
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Feb 23, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 14, 2026insuranceCANCEL — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 31, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 29, 2025
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Sep 13, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 15, 2022
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Aug 9, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 11, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 23, 2022
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Mar 22, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 9, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 1, 2022
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Feb 14, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 31, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 31, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 28, 2022
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Jul 31, 2017
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Jul 31, 2017insuranceNAMECHG — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jul 31, 2017authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOMA CO | CO | 5 | 3 |
| MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 3 | 0 |
| CAJON SCALES | CA | 2 | 1 |
| RIDGEFIELD WA | WA | 2 | 2 |
| CRITTENDEN COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| LUXORA AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| GREEN VALLEY AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| KINGMAN AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| LITTLEFIELD AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 |
| 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
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Docket MC029265
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CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,641 carriers served
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69 inspections
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