MCKNIGHT'S EMERGENCY WRECKER SERVICE INC
DBA: MCKNIGHT'S EWS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Contract (Property) gap · 205 days Inactive Jan 25, 2010 → reinstated Aug 18, 2010
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MCKNIGHT'S EMERGENCY WRECKER SERVICE INC (USDOT 312343) 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): THOMAS HOWARD MCKNIGHT (Company officer); MARY LEE THOMA (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Contract (Property) gap · 205 days — Inactive Jan 25, 2010 → reinstated Aug 18, 2010 On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/312343/ As of: Jul 16, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Company profile
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InsuranceNAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 18, 2023
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 11 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 33.33% | — |
| 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
MCKNIGHT'S EMERGENCY WRECKER SERVICE INC is a corporation based in WEST FORK, AR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 312343. 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 13 power units and 11 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file. 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.
MCKNIGHT'S EMERGENCY WRECKER SERVICE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 13 power units and 11 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in West Fork, AR. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 82% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AR (1) and OK (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 13 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Mack, Mack truck, and Trail are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 78,554 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 25, 2010 to Aug 18, 2010 (205 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 2 | |
| Kenworth | 1 | |
| Lanl | 1 | |
| Mack Truck | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | |
| Trail | 1 | |
| Trail King | 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 | — | 3.00 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.23 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 10.50 | 11 | — | 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 (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88174382 | Jun 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.126C2, 393.100(a), 393.9 | Yes |
| 83739965 | Jan 30, 2025 | OK | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLILC | No |
| 82263112 | Jul 30, 2024 | AR | 2 | GRAVETTE AR |
MACK TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79302252 | Aug 2, 2023 | AR | 3 | BENTON COUNTY |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78784804 | Jun 1, 2023 | AR | 1 | WASHINGTON COUNTY |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78784803 | Jun 1, 2023 | AR | 1 | WASHINGTON COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78784802 | Jun 1, 2023 | AR | 1 | WASHINGTON COUNTY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78784801 | Jun 1, 2023 | AR | 1 | WASHINGTON COUNTY |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78784796 | Jun 1, 2023 | AR | 1 | WASHINGTON COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78784795 | Jun 1, 2023 | AR | 1 | WASHINGTON COUNTY |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78784794 | Jun 1, 2023 | AR | 1 | WASHINGTON COUNTY |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78784793 | Jun 1, 2023 | AR | 1 | WASHINGTON COUNTY |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78784789 | Jun 1, 2023 | AR | 1 | WASHINGTON COUNTY |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78490581 | May 1, 2023 | AR | 3 | — |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR2025565911 | Oct 30, 2025 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2025521047 | Apr 4, 2025 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2024582058 | Dec 30, 2024 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2024531087 | May 11, 2024 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2022516240 | Mar 18, 2022 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2021579782 | Dec 17, 2021 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2021510795 | Feb 27, 2021 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2017527356 | Jun 30, 2017 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2016538170 | Dec 23, 2016 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0004034336 | Jun 28, 2004 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0000000198 | Jan 22, 2000 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
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 | MC271799 | common | N | — |
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.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2010 | MC271799-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (23 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | GA23MOT02231800 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 18, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 604792400 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2011 | Jan 18, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | 603305217 | CARGO | — | Jan 18, 2011 | Feb 16, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | 603305217 | CARGO | — | Jan 18, 2010 | Jan 18, 2011 | REPLACED |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 604792400 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2010 | Jan 18, 2011 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS009973 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2009 | Jan 18, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS006658 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2008 | Jan 18, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS001522 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2007 | Jan 18, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRN368958 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2006 | Jan 18, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRN287924 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2005 | Jan 18, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRN234092 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2004 | Jan 18, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRN207319 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2003 | Jan 18, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRN192964 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2002 | Jan 18, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRN168556 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2001 | Jan 18, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRN141513 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2000 | Jan 18, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRN131597 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 1999 | Jan 18, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRN119111 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 1998 | Jan 18, 1999 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TR345432 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 10, 1997 | Jan 18, 1998 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70 TR 345432 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 1997 | Dec 12, 1997 | NAME CHANGED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70 TR 343440 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 1996 | Jan 18, 1997 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70 TR 34 20 04 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 26, 1995 | Jan 18, 1996 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TR342004 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 1995 | Jun 26, 1995 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | O1 TR 336337 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 25, 1994 | Jan 18, 1995 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 18, 2023
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Jan 18, 2023insuranceCANCEL — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Feb 16, 2013insuranceCANCEL — MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 18, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Jan 18, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 18, 2010
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Jan 25, 2010
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Jan 25, 2010authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 25, 2010authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 205 days (through Aug 18, 2010)
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Jan 18, 2010insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 18, 2009insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 8, 2009
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Jan 24, 2008
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Jan 18, 2008insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 23, 2007
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Jan 18, 2007insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 24, 2006
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Jan 18, 2006insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Dec 14, 2005
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Jan 18, 2005
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Jan 18, 2005insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Feb 2, 2004
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Jan 18, 2004insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 18, 2003insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 18, 2002insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 18, 2001insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 18, 2000insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 18, 1999insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 18, 1998insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Dec 12, 1997insuranceNAMECHG — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 18, 1997insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 18, 1996insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Sep 7, 1995
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Jun 26, 1995insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 18, 1995insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON COUNTY | AR | 9 | 0 |
| BENTON COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| GRAVETTE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC271799
common · N · MC
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NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
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11 reportable crashes
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How to verify MCKNIGHT'S EMERGENCY WRECKER SERVICE INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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