KOONER TRANS INC
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Prior insurance gap · 7 days Mar 8, 2025 → Mar 15, 2025
- 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 — KOONER TRANS INC (USDOT 3021562) 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 Officer(s): KUSHPREET KAUR SOHI (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 7 days — Mar 8, 2025 → Mar 15, 2025 • 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 · $750,000 — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — 1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3021562/ 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). 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 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 36.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=132130 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.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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.
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $750,000
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $750,000
3 active policies
Company profile
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InsuranceBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 4, 2026
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Process Agent1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1012628ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 26 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.25% | 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
KOONER TRANS INC is a motor carrier based in BAKERSFIELD, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3021562. 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 6 power units and 8 drivers, with 26 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 36.4%. 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.
KOONER TRANS INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 8 drivers, based in Bakersfield, CA. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 29.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 143% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (6) and NM (5), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
29.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (48.3% of violations); top code 396.3A1 (Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Great Dane, Volvo, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 132,130 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 8, 2025 to Mar 15, 2025 (7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico (NM) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 4 | 3 | 75.0% | Nov 23, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 2, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 16 | |
| Great Dane | 16 | |
| Mack | 9 | |
| Utility | 3 | |
| Greg | 2 | |
| Gre | 1 | |
| Wabash National | 1 |
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 | 1 | — | 0.51 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 14.16 | 14 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 3.84 | 4 | — | 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 (26 rows) View all 26 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88158822 | Jun 16, 2026 | KS | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLFC | No |
| 88028992 | Jun 2, 2026 | MO | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 87472132 | Mar 31, 2026 | OH | 3 | MANSFIELD OH |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86791516 | Jan 12, 2026 | NM | 2 | US HWY 54 MM 304 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.78, 393.95A, 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86517824 | Dec 7, 2025 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86441534 | Nov 25, 2025 | NM | 1 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 395.8E, 392.9A2, 396.3A1 | Yes |
| 86451488 | Nov 23, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-needles-area-(ca-az-stateline) |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| 86277060 | Nov 7, 2025 | NM | 3 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.71A | No |
| 86118753 | Oct 21, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-liberal-m.c.i.s.-#37a |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 395.8D9-HOSF | No |
| 86080347 | Oct 14, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-55 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85729134 | Sep 8, 2025 | AZ | 2 | TONOPAH AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.55E-B, 393.79 | No |
| 85637254 | Aug 27, 2025 | CA | 2 | KEENE SCALES |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85621644 | Aug 26, 2025 | OK | 3 | ok-i-40-@-mm-217 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85524378 | Jul 26, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.5B-HWSL | Yes |
| 85244486 | Jul 14, 2025 | NM | 3 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2IRP | No |
| 83720102 | Jan 22, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 81979172 | Jun 21, 2024 | AZ | 3 | YUMA AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.30(b)(1), 395.24, 395.3(a)(3)(i) | No |
| 81621092 | May 13, 2024 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81438658 | Apr 23, 2024 | CA | 2 | BAKERSFIELD AREA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(a)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81414873 | Apr 21, 2024 | CA | 3 | CASTAIC IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8(a)(1) | Yes |
| 81426228 | Apr 18, 2024 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24(c)(1)(iii) | No |
| 80972921 | Feb 23, 2024 | CA | 3 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2LV, 392.2-SLLS2, 395.8A-ELD | No |
| 79735804 | Sep 21, 2023 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75(a)(3), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79359210 | Aug 6, 2023 | CA | 2 | ca-i5-s/b-south-of-grapevine-cvef |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79311377 | Jul 29, 2023 | CA | 2 | GCVEF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA1402110060 | Jun 20, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 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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| Apr 10, 2020 | MC84-B | GRANT | PERMIT | GRANT → |
| Jul 22, 2019 | MC1012628-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Feb 20, 2019 | MC1012628-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (24 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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| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05736 | 91X | $750,000 | May 4, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05736 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | May 4, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05736 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Mar 15, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81004271 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2025 | Mar 15, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81004271 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 15, 2025 | Sep 3, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81004271 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 15, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 7 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 8, 2025 to Mar 15, 2025 | ||||||
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0015680-03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 14, 2024 | Mar 8, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0015680-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 14, 2023 | Jul 14, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0015680-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 14, 2022 | Jul 14, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0015680-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 14, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0015680-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 8, 2022 | Jul 14, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0015680-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2022 | Apr 8, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0015680-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 22, 2022 | Mar 12, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0015680-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 14, 2021 | Jan 22, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2606537 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 14, 2020 | Jul 14, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002840-01 | BIPD | — | Feb 16, 2020 | Jul 14, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002840-01 | BIPD | — | Jan 16, 2020 | Feb 16, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002840-01 | BIPD | — | Dec 18, 2019 | Jan 16, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002840-01 | BIPD | — | Nov 15, 2019 | Dec 18, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002840-01 | BIPD | — | Jul 14, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002840-00 | BIPD | — | Jun 15, 2019 | Jul 14, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002840-00 | BIPD | — | May 16, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002840-00 | BIPD | — | Jan 29, 2019 | May 16, 2019 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 13, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 5, 2026
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May 4, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 18, 2026
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Mar 15, 2026insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 3, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 26, 2025
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Aug 25, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 8, 2025insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Mar 8, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 7 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 15, 2025)
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Aug 30, 2024oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Jul 15, 2024
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Jul 14, 2024insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Jul 19, 2023
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Jul 14, 2023insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Oct 14, 2022insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Oct 7, 2022
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Jul 14, 2022
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Jul 14, 2022insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Apr 8, 2022insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Mar 12, 2022insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Feb 17, 2022
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Jan 22, 2022insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Jan 13, 2022
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Jul 20, 2021
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Jul 14, 2021insuranceCANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 15, 2020
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Jul 14, 2020insuranceCANCEL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 14, 2020
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Feb 16, 2020insuranceCANCEL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 22, 2020
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Jan 16, 2020insuranceCANCEL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 18, 2019insuranceCANCEL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 15, 2019insuranceCANCEL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 22, 2019
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Jul 15, 2019
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Jul 15, 2019authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 14, 2019insuranceCANCEL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 15, 2019insuranceCANCEL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 5 | 3 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 1 |
| TONOPAH AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| YUMA AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| BAKERSFIELD AREA | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| GCVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| KEENE SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I-55 | IL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(1)(iii) | Driver failed to add file comment per safety officers request | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1012628
common · ACTIVE · MC
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BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD policy on file
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1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 19,363 carriers served
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26 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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