LION LLC
FEDERAL WAY, WA
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 — LION LLC (USDOT 3161703) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): ION PORCESCU (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: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3161703/ As of: Jul 19, 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 4.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 37.5% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=33533 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.
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PAPolicy effective Sep 20, 2025
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC111667ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 18 | 13 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 21 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| 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 137 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 89 | 89 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 21 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 3.37% | 23.6% | 100% |
| 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
LION LLC is a motor carrier based in FEDERAL WAY, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3161703. 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 31 power units and 31 drivers, with 137 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 37.5%. 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.
LION LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 31 power units and 31 drivers, based in Federal Way, WA. Across 89 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 24.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
89 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 141% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WA (12) and UT (9), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
24.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (59.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 31 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 31 drivers; Volvo, Utility, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 33,533 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–47 power units (±50% of this carrier's 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington (WA) | 12 | 4 | 33.3% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Mar 22, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | May 25, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | May 4, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 26, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 26, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 21, 2024 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 29, 2024 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 19, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 26, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 44 | |
| Great Dane | 43 | |
| Volvo | 43 | |
| Freightliner | 40 | |
| Utility | 33 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.13 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 0.27 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 16 | — | 6.92 | 7 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | — | 8.57 | 9 | — | 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 (137 rows) View all 137 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88403572 | Jul 14, 2026 | OK | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.47E | Yes |
| 88240880 | Jun 24, 2026 | ND | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.45D-B | No |
| 88205894 | Jun 22, 2026 | MA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88198486 | Jun 19, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLML | No |
| 88177889 | Jun 17, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87975632 | May 26, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87973664 | May 26, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87957426 | May 26, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87949650 | May 25, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| 87764220 | May 4, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87429567 | Mar 22, 2026 | MT | 2 | BILLINGS MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.16AD, 393.201A-FRCLS, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 87372832 | Mar 21, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| 87310019 | Mar 13, 2026 | WA | 3 | KELSO WA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87307885 | Mar 12, 2026 | WA | 3 | NEWMAN LAKE WA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87270510 | Mar 11, 2026 | LA | 3 | IOWA LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87371987 | Mar 6, 2026 | IL | 3 | I-74 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87193393 | Feb 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75A, 393.9, 393.48A | Yes |
| 87147105 | Feb 25, 2026 | ID | 2 | BOISE ID |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLMF, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 87026807 | Feb 11, 2026 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86950742 | Feb 3, 2026 | CA | 2 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86938780 | Jan 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.17C, 392.16, 392.2RG | No |
| 86873778 | Jan 22, 2026 | MT | 3 | WIBAUX MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86705248 | Jan 3, 2026 | ID | 2 | POST FALLS ID |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.45A-BHTIJ, 391.41B10-MC, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Yes |
| 86708853 | Dec 31, 2025 | WY | 2 | TRUCK PARKING |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45C-BSG, 392.2-SLLML | Yes |
| 86675295 | Dec 29, 2025 | WA | 2 | GRANDVIEW WA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.55C2-B, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX003521258 | Aug 15, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0235182274 | Oct 18, 2023 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0221020424 | May 6, 2021 | NE | 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.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2018 | MC111667-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 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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| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-26-5267 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 20, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-26-5267 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 20, 2024 | Sep 20, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-26-5267 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 20, 2023 | Sep 20, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0071849 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 20, 2022 | Sep 20, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04007468 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 20, 2021 | Sep 20, 2022 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS111284 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 20, 2020 | Sep 20, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS104235 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 20, 2019 | Sep 20, 2020 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS093376 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 20, 2018 | Sep 20, 2019 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 20, 2025insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Sep 19, 2025
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Sep 20, 2024insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Sep 13, 2024
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Sep 20, 2023insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 8, 2023
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Sep 20, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 20, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Sep 7, 2021
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Sep 20, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Sep 20, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Sep 18, 2019
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Oct 19, 2018
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 4 | 2 |
| BROADUS MT | MT | 4 | 3 |
| HELPER UT | UT | 4 | 0 |
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 3 | 1 |
| WIBAUX MT | MT | 3 | 0 |
| ELK POINT SD | SD | 3 | 0 |
| MONTICELLO UT | UT | 3 | 2 |
| GRANDVIEW WA | WA | 3 | 1 |
| LIBERTY LAKE WA | WA | 3 | 3 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 2 | 2 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.203(a) | Cab door missing/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC111667
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
91X policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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137 inspections
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3 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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