NP TRANS INC
COLUMBUS, GA
DBA: NP LOGISTICS
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.
- 3 fatalities on crash record 4 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — NP TRANS INC (USDOT 3040529) 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): BALWINDER PRASHER (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 3 fatalities on crash record — 4 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3040529/ 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 6.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 30.3% vs peer median 10% (worse). n=93861 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 16, 2026
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Process AgentTRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC044363ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 11 | 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 65 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.98% | 23.26% | — |
| 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
NP TRANS INC is a motor carrier based in COLUMBUS, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3040529. 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 11 power units and 12 drivers, with 65 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 30.3%. 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.
NP TRANS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 12 drivers, based in Columbus, GA. Across 47 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 29.8% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
47 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 327% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (26) and TX (8), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
29.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (53.8% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 93,861 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 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) | 22 | 7 | 31.8% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Aug 21, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 17, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 31, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 43 | |
| Utility | 26 | |
| Volvo | 18 | |
| CIMC | 9 | |
| Vanguard | 7 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Huyun | 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 | 1 | — | 0.26 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 12 | — | 1.49 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 2.81 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | — | 5.29 | 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 (65 rows) View all 65 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88422460 | Jul 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88349893 | Jul 6, 2026 | NM | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88270504 | Jun 26, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87966083 | May 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.17B2-LSLDMWR | Yes |
| 87873250 | May 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 87826348 | May 11, 2026 | NM | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87540313 | Apr 7, 2026 | CA | 2 | CACHE CREEK SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 87396967 | Mar 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | HI LINE RD EAST OF J |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9, 393.9T, 395.22H2 | Yes |
| 87346366 | Mar 19, 2026 | CA | 2 | CACHE CREEK SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87103434 | Feb 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.9, 393.209D, 393.47B | Yes |
| 86821304 | Jan 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.47D2-BLTBD | No |
| 86482638 | Dec 3, 2025 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 86365017 | Nov 17, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11TU, 392.2W, 393.11TL | No |
| 86120558 | Oct 20, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87099381 | Oct 12, 2025 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86946719 | Sep 11, 2025 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.3A3-PROPN | No |
| 85572141 | Aug 21, 2025 | AZ | 2 | WILLCOX AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8E1PC, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85562933 | Aug 17, 2025 | AL | 3 | ROBERTSDALE AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 395.24, 395.30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| 85387296 | Jul 31, 2025 | AZ | 2 | SAN SIMON AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55E-B, 393.203B-CBP | Yes |
| 85363908 | Jul 26, 2025 | TX | 2 | 602M US82 WB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23A2, 395.8E | Yes |
| 85237161 | Jul 10, 2025 | CA | 3 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84875340 | Jun 4, 2025 | NM | 3 | ON I-10 2326 FT W OF I10 E BOU |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E, 392.2-SLLS1 | Yes |
| 84791130 | May 20, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-BHTD, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 84722557 | May 14, 2025 | CA | 2 | CACHE CREEK SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A1-TEPBM | Yes |
| 84552431 | Apr 26, 2025 | AL | 3 | CARBON HILL AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3A1-HOSPD | Yes |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX79EAHQE18V | Sep 27, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| AZ2025013006 | Mar 1, 2025 | AZ | 3 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| OK2022019352 | Apr 26, 2022 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6202100032 | Mar 26, 2021 | CA | 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 (13 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCA000099-01 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 16, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCA000099-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 7, 2025 | Mar 16, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCA000099-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 25, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCA000099-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 7, 2024 | Jun 25, 2025 | NAME CHANGED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71003228 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 7, 2023 | Nov 7, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101051 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 7, 2022 | Nov 7, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP73713 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 22, 2022 | Nov 7, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP73713 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 9, 2022 | Apr 22, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP73713 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 7, 2021 | Mar 9, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62219 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 3, 2021 | Nov 7, 2021 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62219 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 7, 2020 | Jan 3, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP52641 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 14, 2020 | Nov 7, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP52641 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 14, 2020 | Feb 14, 2020 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 16, 2026insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 12, 2026
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Nov 10, 2025
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Nov 7, 2025insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 25, 2025
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Jun 25, 2025insuranceNAMECHG — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 8, 2024
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Nov 7, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 8, 2023
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Nov 7, 2023insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 9, 2022
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Nov 7, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 22, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2022
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Mar 9, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 25, 2022
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Nov 7, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 3, 2021insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 10, 2020
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Nov 7, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 18, 2020
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Feb 14, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 28, 2017
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 4 | 2 |
| BAKERSFIELD AREA | CA | 3 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK | CA | 3 | 2 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 3 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK SCALE | CA | 2 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK SCALES | CA | 2 | 2 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC044363
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KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,587 carriers served
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65 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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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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