EM CARGO LLC

USDOT 3073738 • 11225 JOLIET RD, LEMONT, IL, 60439

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,073,738
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7086690406
Power Units (MCS-150)
210
Drivers (MCS-150)
210
MCS-150 Mileage
26,000,000
Physical Address
11225 JOLIET RD, LEMONT, IL, 60439
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Dec 1, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-062685ACTIVEUnknownDec 11, 2020

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryMD-005123ON FILEDec 1, 2021Dec 1, 2023

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP66072ACANCELLEDDec 11, 2020Jan 4, 2022
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP66072AREPLACEDDec 11, 2020Dec 1, 2021
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKBI000126-00CANCELLEDDec 11, 2019Dec 11, 2020
COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUPBIPD/PrimaryCHL 01-02688-18CANCELLEDDec 11, 2018Dec 11, 2019
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 6386459REPLACEDDec 11, 2017Dec 11, 2018

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLPROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.MD-005123BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP66072ABIPD/PrimaryJan 4, 2022Jan 4, 2022
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP66072ABIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2021Dec 1, 2021
CANCELKNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANYKBI000126-00BIPD/PrimaryDec 11, 2020Dec 11, 2020
CANCELCOUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUPCHL 01-02688-18BIPD/PrimaryDec 11, 2019Dec 11, 2019
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 6386459BIPD/PrimaryDec 11, 2018Dec 11, 2018

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC062685COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 16, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 11, 2020
MC062685COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 14, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 11, 2019
MC062685MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 22, 2017Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
25%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
679
Violations
65
15 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.0%
Driver OOS %
4.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
210
Drivers (MCS-150)
210
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
23
Jan
33
Feb
38
Mar
6
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 679 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

48 states679 inspections

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Violation Summary (65 violations from latest 100 of 679 inspections)

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Violation Summary (65 violations from latest 100 of 679 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS55Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit2010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I22Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status2110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.11G-HOSDFPSDHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to provide supporting documents to an authorized Federal State or local official10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A3Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.17390.1710General/Admin
FMCSR:392.9A-DFSLOperating without proper operating authority108General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLHFDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A1Tire-ply or belt material exposed11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22A-DEmergency warning devices not displayed104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
7.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-16.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.65vs nat'l 1.80
-1.15 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (679 inspections)

Showing 50 of 679

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Inspection History (679 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 8, 202687538995RoadsideTXLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 7, 202687519558RoadsideSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 6, 202687518194RoadsideLALevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 2, 202687484115VAN BUREN ARARLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Apr 2, 202687485099WIBAUX MTMTLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1395.34A1-ELDDFNNo
Apr 1, 202687477580I-39ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 31, 202687475498DUMFRIES VAVALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 31, 202687447214VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 31, 202687481866GROVETOWN GAGALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Mar 30, 202687448012TILFORD SDSDLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 30, 202687452192PITTSFIELD - SCALES NBMELevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2395.11G-HOSDFPSD, 395.8E1-HOSPVIDNo
Mar 29, 202687440249COLBERT SCALES ON US69OKLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 27, 202687465943I-57ILLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.47E, 393.53BNo
Mar 27, 202687484394FROSTBURG MDMDLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Mar 27, 202687434901JACKSON GAGALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLUPNo
Mar 25, 202687443051US60 PAMPA SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9No
Mar 25, 202687402024GONZALES LALALevel 3GENERAL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 25, 202687415391WHITE HOUSE TNTNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 24, 202687389238SAVANNAH MOMOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 24, 202687381121SLOCOMB ALALLevel 3E-Z UTILIT SEMI-TRAILER1392.9A3No
Mar 24, 202687401367FROSTBURG MDMDLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS4No
Mar 23, 202687407340RATON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 21, 202687352408KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTLNo
Mar 20, 202687343800MONROE SCALE N/BMILevel 2STOU SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Mar 19, 202687343517CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 19, 202687369580LAFAYETTE ININLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2390.17, 392.9A-DFSLNo
Mar 15, 202687298601GHENT WVWVLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
Mar 14, 202687298135FOND DU LAC WIWILevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LILNo
Mar 11, 202687272451WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.55E-BNo
Mar 10, 202687292560MOSES LAKE WAWALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 10, 202687249613MOUNT VERNON MOMOLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LILNo
Mar 10, 202687286632CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 9, 202687272582BREAUX BRIDGE LALALevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45D-BNo
Mar 9, 202687270045VALDOSTA GAGALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR9393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLTL, 392.9A2-CYes
Mar 9, 202687246954EASLEY SCSCLevel 2WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 8, 202687443873MT. PASS IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Mar 6, 202687224968MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION SNCLevel 3UT58 SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 5, 202687232594SARDINIA OHOHLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 5, 202687237661PACIFIC MOMOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLLRNo
Mar 5, 202687225791016 - MARION - I-57 N/BILLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3Yes
Mar 4, 202687231729WENDOVER UTUTLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 4, 202687214216ROWAN COUNTY, I-85 NORTHBOUNDNCLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 2, 202687181368RoadsideNELevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 2, 202687189149HERTFORD WEIGH STATION, HWY 17NCLevel 3OT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 26, 202687162856H-STURBRIDGEMALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 26, 202687163298I-40NCLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 26, 202687167536DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 25, 202687149913ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 25, 202687150940CASPER POEWYLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 25, 202687188364PORTAGE ININLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS4, 395.22G-ELDMFVNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

502 total · 12.9% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance212 · 93 OOS
Unsafe Driving189 · 2 OOS
Hours of Service43 · 13 OOS
Driver Fitness6 · 5 OOS
General/Admin5 · 1 OOS
Unknown1

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
12
Across 10 crashes
Tow-Aways
25

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 23, 2026MOINJURY01NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATEIS 44...648620EM CARGO LLC
Feb 5, 2026TNTOW00NOT IN CITY LIMITI-81...712236E M CARGO LLC
Nov 30, 2025FLTOW00PLANTATIONSR-91 (FLORIDA TURNPIKE)...WN3840EM CARGO LLC
Nov 13, 2025OKTOW00StroudI-44...NA3917EM CARGO LLC
Nov 1, 2025SCTOW00ELLOREEOLD NUMBER SIX HWY...UX3251EM CARGO LLC
Oct 3, 2025TNINJURY01KNOXVILLEI-40...UW9950EM CARGO LLC
Sep 28, 2025CTINJURY01BERLIN15-S...WN3841EM CARGO LLC
Jul 21, 2025MITOW00Boston TwpI-96...637675EM CARGO LLC
Jul 2, 2025ILTOW00Proviso TwpI-294 N/B...VZ0803EM CARGO LLC
Jun 18, 2025NJINJURY01MANSFIELD TWPNJ 57 (Admiral John D Bulkeley Memorial Highway)...WN3824EM CARGO LLC
Jun 12, 2025NCTOW00HUNTERSVILLE77...648570EM CARGO LLC
Jun 5, 2025MITOW00HOME TWPHOWARD CITY EDMORE...699947EM CARGO LLC
Apr 10, 2025MOTOW00NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATERT H...VX6770EM CARGO LLC
Mar 19, 2025WYTOW00ROCK SPRINGSI-80 MP 110.95...637677EM CARGO LLC
Feb 18, 2025IDINJURY01NAMPAI 84...WD6632EM CARGO LLC
Feb 15, 2025TNINJURY02NASHVILLEUNKNOWN RAMP / ROAD...637687EM CARGO LLCX
Jan 19, 2025TNTOW00NOT IN CITY LIMITI-40...NM5379EM CARGO LLC
Dec 4, 2024CATOW00ONTARIO34.067205/-117.557111...336883EM CARGO LLC
Nov 17, 2024WITOW00LINCOLNIH 094 WB...VZ0803EM CARGO LLC
Jul 18, 2024ININJURY01INDIANAPOLISI65 SB 103.7 MM...VK7429EM CARGO LLC
Jun 23, 2024FLINJURY02JACKSONVILLEINTERSTATE 95 SB...NA3918EM CARGO LLC
May 26, 2024NYINJURY01Ref Marker:...637677EM CARGO LLC
Mar 6, 2024VAINJURY01INTERSTATE 77...626352EM CARGO LLC
Mar 5, 2024ARTOW00ATKINSCST(AVENUE 11 NORTHWEST)...NM5374EM CARGO LLC
Mar 4, 2024WITOW00JANESVILLEIH 039 SB...648565EM CARGO LLC

Compliance Timeline

32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 23, 2026
Crash
Injury crash in MO
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 5, 2026
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Tow-away crash in TN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 30, 2025
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Tow-away crash in FL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 13, 2025
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Tow-away crash in OK
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 1, 2025
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Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 3, 2025
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Injury crash in TN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 28, 2025
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Injury crash in CT
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 21, 2025
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Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 2, 2025
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Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 18, 2025
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Injury crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 12, 2025
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Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 5, 2025
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Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 10, 2025
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Tow-away crash in MO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 19, 2025
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Tow-away crash in WY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 18, 2025
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Injury crash in ID
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 15, 2025
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Injury crash in TN
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jan 19, 2025
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Tow-away crash in TN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 4, 2024
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Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 17, 2024
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Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 18, 2024
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Injury crash in IN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 23, 2024
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Injury crash in FL
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
May 26, 2024
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Injury crash in NY
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 6, 2024
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Injury crash in VA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 5, 2024
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Tow-away crash in AR
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 4, 2024
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Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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