UNION AUTO TOWING INC

USDOT 3228026 • DBA: UNION AUTO NB • 1167 COVE RD, NEW BEDFORD, MA, 02744-2601

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,228,026
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7747700869
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
MCS-150 Mileage
110,325
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
1167 COVE RD, NEW BEDFORD, MA, 02744-2601
Contact

Risk Signals3 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.
MEDIUM
1 enforcement action in last 12 months
Total civil penalties: $4,060. See enforcement table below.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Mar 14, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1011502REVOKEDDec 2, 2019Dec 2, 2019

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBBRY21ON FILEMar 14, 2022Aug 16, 2022

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBHPSWQREPLACEDMar 17, 2021Mar 14, 2022
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBBRY76REPLACEDDec 3, 2019Mar 17, 2021
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBBRY76CANCELLEDOct 9, 2019Nov 24, 2019
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBBRY76REPLACEDFeb 11, 2019Oct 9, 2019
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBBRY76CANCELLEDFeb 11, 2019Nov 24, 2019

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLTHE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYBBRY21BIPD/PrimaryAug 16, 2022Aug 16, 2022
TERM/REPLTHE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYBHPSWQBIPD/PrimaryMar 14, 2022Mar 14, 2022
TERM/REPLTHE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYBBRY76BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2021Mar 17, 2021
CANCELTHE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYBBRY76BIPD/PrimaryNov 24, 2019Nov 24, 2019
TERM/CANCLTHE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYBBRY76BIPD/PrimaryNov 24, 2019Nov 24, 2019
TERM/REPLTHE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYBBRY76BIPD/PrimaryOct 9, 2019Oct 9, 2019

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-1011502INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1011502MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDDec 6, 2019Unknown
MC1011502MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 26, 2019REVOKEDDec 2, 2019

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Feb 17, 202690 day failure to pay fineACTIVEFeb 17, 2026

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
39%

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

Inspections
57
Violations
138
35 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
26.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
7.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
3
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
5
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
3
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 57 of 57 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

6 states57 inspections

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Violation Summary (138 violations from 57 inspections)

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Violation Summary (138 violations from 57 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)60General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT50General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.17A1-LSLDMWRLamps and reflectors inadequate333Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)303Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17B2-LTSDMLamps and reflectors inadequate223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82DUMTTexting while driving2010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.128B-CLWVCargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17(b)Lamps and reflectors inadequate223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17A1-LRLDWRLamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:398.8D1-MWMigrant Workers - Failure to correct defect(s) on previous inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.71H-CDHSLMIIFifth wheel defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt bearing strap or retainer bolt11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDMFifth wheel defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.71H-CDITBFifth wheel defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11(b)(2)CDL suspended/revoked1010Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.128(b)(1)Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11(b)(1)No valid CDL119Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.71(h)Fifth wheel defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.71(h)(10)Fifth wheel defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.55(c)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.303(b)(4)387.303(b)(4)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.128(b)(3)Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.128Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.15(a)Driving while disqualified1010Driver Fitness

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
26.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+2.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
7.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
2.42vs nat'l 1.80
+0.62 above avg

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

Inspection History (57 inspections)

Showing 50 of 57

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Inspection History (57 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 18, 202687377540SMITHFIELD RIRILevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.17A1-LRLDWR, 391.41APC, 393.17A1-LSLDMWRYes
Jan 28, 202686901876I-84 EB EXIT 23CTLevel 2BUICK OTHER7393.17B2-LTSDM, 393.9A-LFTSI, 392.2-SLLYes
Jan 13, 202686829304CRANSTON RIRILevel 3DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLLRNo
Jan 7, 202686720964WALLINGFORDCTLevel 2FREGH STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 390.21TB2-DOTYes
Dec 23, 202586649295H-SEEKONKMALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2-SLLLR, 390.21TB2-DOT, 396.17C-PINo
Dec 10, 202586540354YORK - SCALESMELevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.47E, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.95FYes
Nov 24, 202586411280H-FREETOWNMALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK9392.16AD, 392.2-SLL, 392.7A-DYes
Nov 15, 202586333601WATERFORDCTLevel 2FREGH STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLIRP, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Oct 23, 202586128984H-HAVERHILLMALevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLL, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Sep 10, 202585746980H-FALL RIVERMALevel 3DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLLRNo
Sep 4, 202585676301NAUGATUCKCTLevel 3FREGH STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16ADNo
Jul 17, 202585237492MIDDLETOWN SCALECTLevel 2TOYOT OTHER0No
Jul 15, 202585226342RoadsideUSLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.95A1No
Jul 15, 202585240739RoadsideUSLevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 15, 202585226588RoadsideUSLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.41A-MCPC, 393.9A-LILNo
Jul 1, 202585111442H-BARNSTABLEMALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3396.3A1-BOS, 393.53B-B, 393.60DYes
Jun 27, 202585088665S-FALMOUTHMALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLNo
May 23, 202584784078H-SEEKONKMALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2383.23A2-LCDLN, 390.21TB2-DOTYes
May 14, 202584659463EAST WINDSORCTLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK12393.45B2-B-AIR, 392.2-SLLDL, 392.2-SLLYes
Apr 15, 202584399405NAUGATUCKCTLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS3No
Mar 28, 202584249303EAST HARTFORDCTLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 21, 202584215512WINDSORCTLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Feb 25, 202583950634WINDSORCTLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Feb 13, 202583869534H-MILFORDMALevel 2RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK4396.17C-PI, 393.17A1-LSLDMWR, 393.71H10-CDDSDMYes
Jan 15, 202583605714RoadsideCTLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LLPLNo
Jan 9, 202583621200WARWICK RIRILevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.82DUMTNo
Dec 23, 202483459357MILFORDCTLevel 2DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK8393.9A-LLPL, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.41-BNPBYes
Dec 10, 202483363087WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUNDNHLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 9, 202483341402H-LUDLOWMALevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.95A3, 393.9A-LIL, 393.128B-CLWVYes
Nov 26, 202483247658HARTFORDCTLevel 3DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 6, 202483103415KITTERYMELevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLIRPNo
Oct 2, 202482810480HARTFORDCTLevel 3RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Sep 5, 202482595411WINDHAM SCALES SOUTHBOUNDNHLevel 3RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2, 391.11(b)(2)No
Aug 27, 202482507720KITTERY - SCALESMELevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2383.23(a)(2), 392.2Yes
Jul 31, 202482276378WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUNDNHLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 31, 202482276031H-WESTMINSTERMALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Jun 19, 202481945393WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUNDNHLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 3, 202481803836WINDHAMNHLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.95(a), 393.128(b)(1)Yes
May 21, 202481670181YORKMELevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 26, 202481453716H-TAUNTONMALevel 1DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK8392.16(a), 391.45(b), 393.95(a)Yes
Apr 16, 202481356846WINDSORCTLevel 3DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Mar 26, 202481206284H-WILMINGTONMALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.11(b)(1)Yes
Feb 12, 202480834832H-FREETOWNMALevel 2RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK6396.17(c), 392.2, 390.21T(b)Yes
Feb 7, 202480785032FARMINGTONCTLevel 2TOYOT OTHER3391.41(a)(1), 393.60(d), 393.55(c)(2)No
Jan 23, 202480675009S-DARTMOUTHMALevel 2DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.60(d), 392.2No
Jan 23, 202480675389WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUNDNHLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 20, 202380433036H-WESTONMALevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 6, 202380317294MIDDLETOWN SCALECTLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21T(b)No
Nov 21, 202380222898WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUNDNHLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1387.303(b)(4)No
Nov 21, 202380222896WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUNDNHLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

40 total · 35.0% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 23, 2025CTTOW00PUTNAM395-N...KD5333UNION AUTO NB
Jan 21, 2025RIINJURY01PORTSMOUTH531 BRISTOL FERRY RD...431635UNION AUTO NB
Oct 23, 2023CTTOW00Windsor91-N...482101UNION AUTO NB

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

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1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
MA-2025-0036-US1741Sep 24, 2025383.37(a)$4,060Carrier

Compliance Timeline

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

Feb 17, 2026
OOS
OOS order issued
90 day failure to pay fine
Feb 17, 2026
OOS
OOS order rescinded
90 day failure to pay fine
Sep 24, 2025
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $4,060
Case MA-2025-0036-US1741 • 383.37(a)
May 23, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in CT
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 21, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in RI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 23, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in CT
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 16, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 14, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 17, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 2, 2019
Authority
Nov 24, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 24, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 9, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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