ELEGANT EXPRESS LLC
COLUMBUS, OH
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 — ELEGANT EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 3262816) 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 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 • Active insurance on file — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3262816/ As of: Jul 17, 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 2.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 26.7% vs peer median 16.9% (worse). n=16763 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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InsuranceTRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 26, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1028812ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 50 | 10 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 5 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 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 57 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.32% | 12.2% | — |
| 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
ELEGANT EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in COLUMBUS, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3262816. 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 60 power units and 60 drivers, with 57 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 26.7%. 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.
ELEGANT EXPRESS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 36 power units and 36 drivers, based in Columbus, OH. Across 41 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.6% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
41 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 413% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (7) and PA (5), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
14.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (42.6% of violations); top code 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 36 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 36 drivers; Volvo, Wabash National, 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 16,763 ACTIVE carriers operating 30–90 power units (±50% of this carrier's 60 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Power Units 36 60
Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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 |
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| Pennsylvania (PA) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 11, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 16, 2024 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 18, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 22, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 17, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Volvo | 40 | |
| Wabash National | 14 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 13 | |
| Great Dane | 12 | |
| Freightliner | 12 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.20 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 0.49 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | — | 2.59 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | — | 8.08 | 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 (57 rows) View all 57 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88392390 | Jul 11, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88384028 | Jul 9, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.55E-B, 395.24 | No |
| 88360094 | Jul 9, 2026 | LA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Yes |
| 88131155 | Jun 12, 2026 | KS | 2 | — |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIP | No |
| 87846724 | May 14, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87824342 | May 12, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLML, 395.24D-ELDPT, 392.16-D | No |
| 87716003 | Apr 27, 2026 | CA | 3 | MT. PASS IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 11B2-Q, 2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 87618547 | Apr 18, 2026 | MO | 2 | LA RUSSELL MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 9A-LSLIWR, 55E-B, 9A-LRLI | Yes |
| 87494033 | Apr 4, 2026 | PA | 2 | SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP PA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | — | No |
| 87490839 | Apr 2, 2026 | PA | 1 | MORRISVILLE PA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 87329011 | Mar 17, 2026 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87175498 | Mar 2, 2026 | CT | 3 | BRIDGEPORT |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 392.2-SLLS4, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 86988523 | Feb 9, 2026 | CT | 2 | GREENWICH SCALE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86893394 | Jan 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 86832705 | Jan 17, 2026 | NM | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86800920 | Jan 13, 2026 | AZ | 1 | PRESCOTT AZ |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 86800282 | Jan 11, 2026 | IN | 3 | GREENFIELD IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLS2, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 392.8-D | No |
| 86733745 | Jan 6, 2026 | TN | 2 | KNOXVILLE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLLR, 393.95A1 | No |
| 86680680 | Dec 31, 2025 | CT | 3 | — |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 86660260 | Dec 24, 2025 | AR | 2 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86658715 | Dec 24, 2025 | PA | 2 | — |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 86438462 | Nov 30, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85583961 | Aug 22, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-wabaunsee-west-m.c.i.s.-#21w |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85303618 | Jul 23, 2025 | OH | 3 | CAMBRIDGE OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84787888 | May 22, 2025 | PA | 3 | pa-pa-rt-100/north-ship-road-offr |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| CA8402600950 | Feb 20, 2026 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108087222 | Apr 22, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0245110591 | Jun 23, 2024 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003139789 | Mar 8, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA310608800X | Oct 20, 2023 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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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| May 16, 2022 | MC1028812 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Apr 18, 2019 | MC1028812-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MIT-UKNAP2300164-2096 | 91X | — | Feb 26, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BRICKTOWN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACX-B1820WLS22C559-0246 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 26, 2025 | Feb 26, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA989856737 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 25, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8475592559 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 14, 2024 | Nov 26, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA968704839 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 14, 2023 | Apr 14, 2024 | REPLACED |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 20, 2022 | Apr 14, 2023 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA044096900 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 3, 2022 | Jun 3, 2022 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04409690 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 3, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04409690 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 26, 2022 | Jun 20, 2022 | NAME CHANGED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04409690 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 26, 2022 | Jun 3, 2022 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1907226 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 2, 2020 | Apr 25, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA1907226 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2020 | Sep 2, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1907226 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 4, 2020 | Aug 13, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO | CPP6063794 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 10, 2019 | Mar 4, 2020 | REPLACED |
| FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO | CPP6063794 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 10, 2019 | Mar 13, 2020 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 26, 2026insuranceCANCEL — BRICKTOWN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 23, 2026
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Feb 26, 2025
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Feb 26, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 26, 2024
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Nov 26, 2024insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 14, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 14, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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Oct 20, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 20, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 6, 2022
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Jun 3, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 3, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 28, 2022
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Apr 25, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 2, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 13, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jul 24, 2020
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Mar 13, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO
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Mar 6, 2020
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Mar 4, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO
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Apr 18, 2019
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 0 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 2 | 1 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| BENSON AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| PRESCOTT AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MT. PASS IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| BRIDGEPORT | CT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1028812
common · ACTIVE · MC
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TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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BRICKTOWN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO
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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57 inspections
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5 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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