THE LIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC
RICHMOND, CA
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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — THE LIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 3147429) 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): KAITING JIN (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3147429/ 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.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 54.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=331490 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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InsuranceUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Nov 15, 2025
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 41 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 53.33% | — |
| 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
THE LIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in RICHMOND, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3147429. 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 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 41 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 54.2%. 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.
THE LIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Richmond, CA. Across 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 48.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.
31 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 244% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (31 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
48.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (83.0% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, CIMC, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,490 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 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) | 30 | 16 | 53.3% | Apr 18, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 28 | |
| CIMC | 12 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 8 | |
| Volvo | 6 | |
| International | 4 | |
| Utility | 4 | |
| Trailer | 2 | |
| Ajax | 1 | |
| Brto | 1 | |
| Dunh | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | — | 8.28 | 8 | — | 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 (41 rows) View all 41 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87629999 | Apr 18, 2026 | CA | 2 | E/B 580 LIVERMORE SCALES |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 87600264 | Apr 15, 2026 | CA | 2 | W/B LIVERMORE PLATFORM SCALE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87526615 | Apr 6, 2026 | CA | 2 | I-580 E/B LIVERMORE SCALE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | — | Yes |
| 87287196 | Mar 12, 2026 | CA | 2 | ca-i-580-e/b-scale |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87316257 | Mar 5, 2026 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 396.3A1-BALAC | Yes |
| 87034560 | Feb 11, 2026 | CA | 1 | ca-e/b-hwy-580,-livermore |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.126B-CIM, 393.95A4-EENA | Yes |
| 87021928 | Feb 9, 2026 | CA | 3 | ca-i-580-e/b-livermore-cvef |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87010270 | Feb 6, 2026 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LRLI, 392.7B-D | Yes |
| 86970828 | Feb 4, 2026 | CA | 2 | ca-i-580-e/b-scale |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.126B-CIM | Yes |
| 86960375 | Feb 2, 2026 | CA | 2 | ca-i-580-e/b-livermore-scale |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLMF | Yes |
| 86960373 | Feb 2, 2026 | CA | 2 | ca-i-580-e/b-livermore-scale |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.126B-CIM, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 86908525 | Jan 26, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY INSPECTION FACILITY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.5B-HWSL, 393.47E | Yes |
| 86909347 | Jan 24, 2026 | CA | 2 | ca-i-580-e/b-scale |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86741541 | Jan 7, 2026 | CA | 2 | ca-w/b-livermore-platform-scale |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.126B-CIM, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LCL | Yes |
| 86388104 | Nov 20, 2025 | CA | 3 | WALNUT CREEK SCALES |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 85753504 | Sep 6, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-i-580-e/b-scale |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 85236149 | Jul 10, 2025 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.47E | No |
| 84702700 | May 14, 2025 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.126B-CIM, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84432807 | Apr 11, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-w/b-livermore-platform-scale |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84184200 | Mar 17, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-i-580-w/b-livermore-platform |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84019077 | Feb 27, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-w/b-livermore-platform-scale |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83570243 | Jan 4, 2025 | CA | 2 | CORDELIA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 83550475 | Dec 31, 2024 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 83468684 | Dec 19, 2024 | CA | 2 | NIMITZ IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LRLI, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 83417943 | Dec 13, 2024 | CA | 2 | NIMITZ IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A1-TBTP | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV0240101096 | Jan 15, 2024 | NV | 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 | MC118603 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 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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| Sep 6, 2024 | MC118603-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Sep 6, 2018 | MC118603-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA861852080 | 91X | $750,000 | Nov 15, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA861852080 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 28, 2025 | Nov 15, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4329101-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 28, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4329101-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 28, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 | REPLACED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4329101-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 28, 2024 | Aug 27, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC101936-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 28, 2023 | Aug 28, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SEAVIEW INSURANCE COMPANY | 04TP00422201 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 28, 2022 | Aug 28, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| SEAVIEW INSURANCE COMPANY | 04TP004222-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 28, 2021 | Aug 28, 2022 | REPLACED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002027-02 | BIPD | — | Aug 28, 2020 | Aug 28, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002027-01 | BIPD | — | Aug 28, 2019 | Aug 28, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002027-00 | BIPD | — | Aug 28, 2018 | Aug 28, 2019 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 15, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 14, 2025
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Aug 27, 2025insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 19, 2025
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Nov 1, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 6, 2024
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Sep 3, 2024
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Sep 3, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 28, 2024insuranceCANCEL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 28, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 28, 2023insuranceCANCEL — SEAVIEW INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 24, 2023
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Aug 28, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — SEAVIEW INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 22, 2022
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Aug 31, 2021
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Aug 28, 2021insuranceCANCEL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 28, 2020insuranceCANCEL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 18, 2020
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Aug 28, 2019insuranceCANCEL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 20, 2019
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 7 | 5 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 5 | 2 |
| LIVERMORE | CA | 2 | 0 |
| E/B 580 LIVERMORE SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GILROY INSPECTION FACILITY | CA | 1 | 1 |
| I-580 E/B LIVERMORE SCALE | CA | 1 | 1 |
| WALNUT CREEK SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| W/B LIVERMORE PLATFORM SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| LOCKWOOD | NV | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC118603
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SEAVIEW INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
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41 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify THE LIGHT TRANSPORTATION 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.
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