VALUE TRANS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 33.3% vs 23.4% national (+9.9 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — VALUE TRANS INC (USDOT 3072402) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 33.3% vs 23.4% national (+9.9 pts). 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/3072402/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability filing
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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InsuranceKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Aug 12, 2025
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Process AgentTRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC061910ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 12 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 45 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.32% | 24.39% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
VALUE TRANS INC is a motor carrier based in LATHROP, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3072402. 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 9 power units and 10 drivers, with 45 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.
VALUE TRANS INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 10 drivers, based in Lathrop, CA. Across 41 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 26.8% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.2% national average, with 1 reportable crash. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
41 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (14) and IA (6).
26.8% out-of-service rate, above the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (37.8% of violations); top code 383.51(a) (Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Wabash National, Volvo, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
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) | 14 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 7, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 14, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 28, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 18, 2024 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 17, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash National | 19 | |
| Volvo | 14 | |
| Utility | 14 | |
| Freightliner | 14 | |
| Kenworth | 11 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 |
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 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 11 | — | 1.07 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 7.30 | 7 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | — | 10.58 | 11 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (45 rows) View all 45 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88443554 | Jul 17, 2026 | WY | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Yes |
| 88319014 | Jul 2, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.5B, 396.17C, 396.3A1B | Yes |
| 88281826 | Jun 30, 2026 | NV | 2 | — |
Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.55E-B | No |
| 88215411 | Jun 22, 2026 | MO | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 396.17C-PI, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 88172221 | Jun 17, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88144584 | Jun 14, 2026 | IA | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LRLIWR, 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 88066378 | Jun 7, 2026 | NV | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.201A-FRSC, 391.11B2-Q, 395.22G-ELDMFV | Yes |
| 87987551 | May 28, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 395.24 | No |
| 87958829 | May 25, 2026 | IA | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 395.8E-HOSPDELDT, 393.201A, 393.9TS | Yes |
| 87694534 | Apr 26, 2026 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 30B1-ELDDFR, 2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87590573 | Apr 14, 2026 | AZ | 2 | LITTLEFIELD AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 95A4-EEUS, 86A1-RIG, 11B-CSRIGRR | No |
| 87371239 | Mar 21, 2026 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.22G, 393.95A, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 87302188 | Mar 13, 2026 | NE | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.95K-EE | Yes |
| 87229837 | Mar 5, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLL, 393.95A1 | No |
| 87221145 | Mar 4, 2026 | AZ | 2 | HOLBROOK AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3A1-BALR | Yes |
| 87187896 | Mar 2, 2026 | MO | 2 | EAGLEVILLE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87101590 | Feb 17, 2026 | NV | 3 | NV |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86993795 | Feb 7, 2026 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9TS, 393.9BRKLAMP | Yes |
| 86940797 | Jan 31, 2026 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86741793 | Jan 8, 2026 | CA | 2 | METRO AIR PKWY AT I-5 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 86693549 | Dec 30, 2025 | NM | 2 | NM |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2RG | No |
| 86623584 | Dec 19, 2025 | AZ | 2 | LITCHFIELD PARK AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-HLLH, 396.9D2-FTF | No |
| 86559257 | Dec 11, 2025 | AZ | 2 | YUMA AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.30-B | No |
| 86532822 | Dec 9, 2025 | CA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| 86522260 | Dec 8, 2025 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA2501491189 | Jul 9, 2025 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0213102408 | Jun 10, 2021 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002272943 | Jun 10, 2021 | IL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NV0210500890 | May 13, 2021 | NV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2001196501 | Oct 22, 2020 | IA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NV0200601199 | Jun 21, 2020 | NV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY0202001399 | Feb 1, 2020 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY0201908437 | Jul 10, 2019 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0008893901 | Jun 24, 2019 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WY0201814594 | Nov 18, 2018 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0218043872 | Oct 14, 2018 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NV0180902691 | Sep 29, 2018 | NV | 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 (20 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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| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCA000445-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Aug 12, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81000103 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 10, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81000103 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 8, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81000103 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 12, 2024 | Jul 8, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81000103 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 12, 2024 | Jul 19, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71001626 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 25, 2024 | Aug 12, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71001626 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 12, 2023 | May 25, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TBA22100107 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 12, 2022 | Aug 12, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TBA22100107 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 12, 2022 | Oct 12, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP72450 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 9, 2021 | Aug 11, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP72450 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 11, 2021 | Oct 9, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP61746 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 10, 2021 | Aug 11, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP61746 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 28, 2020 | Jun 10, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51475 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 15, 2020 | Sep 28, 2020 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51475 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 28, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51475 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 28, 2019 | Sep 28, 2019 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP41177 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 17, 2019 | Sep 28, 2019 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP41177 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 28, 2018 | Mar 17, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30718 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 12, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30718 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 5, 2018 | Sep 12, 2018 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 12, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 19, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 10, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 9, 2025
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Jul 8, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 12, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 8, 2024
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May 25, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 9, 2024
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Aug 15, 2023
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Aug 12, 2023insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 12, 2022insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 15, 2022
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Aug 11, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 9, 2021insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 5, 2021
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Aug 12, 2021
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Aug 11, 2021insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 10, 2021insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 7, 2021
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Sep 28, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 15, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 14, 2020
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Sep 28, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 28, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 19, 2019
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Mar 17, 2019insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 28, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 12, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 22, 2018
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Jan 22, 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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| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 5 | 0 |
| DONNER PASS CVEF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| MANTECA | CA | 2 | 0 |
| NV | NV | 2 | 0 |
| HOLBROOK AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| LITCHFIELD PARK AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| LITTLEFIELD AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| YUMA AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| METRO AIR PKWY AT I-5 | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 383.51(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 390.3(e) | Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a) | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC061910
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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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45 inspections
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12 reportable crashes
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