COLUMBIAN TRADING INC
DBA: CENTRAL FREIGHT FOOD
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 3 fatalities on crash record 18 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — COLUMBIAN TRADING INC (USDOT 3292769) 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: $2,000,000 Officer(s): YANG JIN ZHANG (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 3 fatalities on crash record — 18 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $2,000,000 — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3292769/ As of: Jul 25, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 72/100). 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 20.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 17.9% vs peer median 15.8% (worse). n=27493 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional 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.
Recent changes
- Physical street 1239 OAKLEIGH DRIVE → 1239 OAKLEIGH DR · Jul 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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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InsuranceOLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 1, 2024
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Process Agent#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1044346ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 36 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 18 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 156 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 104 | 104 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 22 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 21.15% | 2.88% | — |
| 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
COLUMBIAN TRADING INC is a motor carrier based in ATLANTA, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3292769. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 36 power units and 37 drivers, with 156 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.2%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
COLUMBIAN TRADING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 36 power units and 37 drivers, based in Atlanta, GA. Across 98 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.5% out-of-service rate, with 9 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
98 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in GA (50) and AL (19), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
23.5% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (35.2% of violations); top code 391.11B2-Q (Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I) cited 18 times, 11 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 36 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 37 drivers; Hino, International, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 27,493 ACTIVE carriers operating 18–54 power units (±50% of this carrier's 36 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 address change
Record Changes
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Physical street 1239 OAKLEIGH DRIVE 1239 OAKLEIGH DRSeen 13 times · first Jul 13, 2026 · last Jul 25, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia (GA) | 51 | 11 | 21.6% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 22 | 7 | 31.8% | Jul 18, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 10 | 3 | 30.0% | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jun 20, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 8, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 28 | — | 1.70 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 24 | — | 1.25 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 22 | — | 3.28 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 1.25 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (156 rows) View all 156 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88463550 | Jul 18, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 88382922 | Jul 8, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLS4 | Yes |
| 88350508 | Jul 8, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88209204 | Jun 22, 2026 | AL | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88204381 | Jun 20, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 88200765 | Jun 19, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 88180978 | Jun 18, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87987290 | May 28, 2026 | AL | 1 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87620080 | Apr 18, 2026 | AL | 3 | LINCOLN AL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 87541695 | Apr 7, 2026 | GA | 3 | ALBANY GA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87484046 | Mar 31, 2026 | GA | 3 | SYLVESTER GA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 395.8A | Yes |
| 87294342 | Mar 12, 2026 | GA | 3 | NEWNAN GA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLFC | No |
| 87258903 | Mar 9, 2026 | GA | 3 | FOREST PARK GA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.41APC | Yes |
| 87108528 | Feb 21, 2026 | AL | 3 | WARRIOR AL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.11B2-Q | Yes |
| 86973566 | Feb 4, 2026 | TN | 2 | CHRISTIANA TN |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.86A1-RIG | No |
| 86874861 | Jan 22, 2026 | SC | 3 | FAIR PLAY SC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86725735 | Jan 7, 2026 | AL | 3 | SARALAND AL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 395.8A | No |
| 86653085 | Dec 22, 2025 | GA | 3 | STATESBORO GA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 391.11B2-S, 392.2-SLLML, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 86551722 | Dec 11, 2025 | NC | 3 | US 19 NEAR CASINO PARKWAY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86547137 | Dec 10, 2025 | GA | 3 | DOUGLASVILLE GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 391.11B2-Q, 392.2-SLL, 396.9D2-FTF | Yes |
| 86467983 | Dec 3, 2025 | AL | 3 | LINCOLN AL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.11B2-Q, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Yes |
| 86350552 | Nov 14, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-us-601-@-macedonia-ch-rd |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86320609 | Nov 13, 2025 | NC | 3 | I-95 |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.11B2-Q | Yes |
| 86196049 | Oct 30, 2025 | NC | 3 | US 23 AT SUBWAY PVA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86211542 | Oct 28, 2025 | SC | 3 | CALHOUN FALLS SC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (18 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0006670330 | Jul 7, 2026 | AL | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| GA0010280656 | Mar 12, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400440470 | Feb 4, 2026 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0010099266 | Oct 28, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0025211014 | Feb 10, 2025 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009759144 | Jan 22, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0025207140 | Jan 1, 2025 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009685728 | Nov 14, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009542880 | Aug 1, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009507888 | Jul 10, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400045683 | Jan 16, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008961940 | Apr 1, 2023 | GA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0008501171 | Apr 15, 2022 | GA | 2 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| TN0103049407 | Aug 2, 2021 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS620121136A | Jun 22, 2021 | MS | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MS9048210005 | Apr 28, 2021 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008021245 | Apr 12, 2021 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0007836587 | Nov 1, 2020 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
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 | |
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| Oct 1, 2019 | MC1044346-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 316161 | 91X | $2,000,000 | Mar 1, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 316161 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 316161 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 19, 2021 | Mar 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 315976 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 315976 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 19, 2021 | REPLACED |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 8651029 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 3, 2019 | Apr 21, 2021 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 21, 2021
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Apr 21, 2021insuranceCANCEL — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 19, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2019
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| ROADSIDE | AL | 8 | 0 |
| ATLANTA GA | GA | 6 | 3 |
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 6 | 1 |
| LAGRANGE GA | GA | 5 | 2 |
| TALLAHASSEE FL | FL | 3 | 1 |
| GROVETOWN GA | GA | 3 | 0 |
| MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY | GA | 3 | 1 |
| LINCOLN AL | AL | 2 | 1 |
| COLUMBUS GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
| COVINGTON GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 |
| 395.32(b) | Driver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC1044346
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OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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156 inspections
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18 reportable crashes
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How to verify COLUMBIAN TRADING 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.
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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.
- 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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