GOLDEN ROAD LINES INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 8 days Feb 7, 2024 → Feb 15, 2024
- Violations per Inspection above national average 2.38 vs 1.80 national (+0.58).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — GOLDEN ROAD LINES INC (USDOT 3315261) 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): GURLAL SINGH (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 8 days — Feb 7, 2024 → Feb 15, 2024 • Violations per Inspection above national average — 2.38 vs 1.80 national (+0.58). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3315261/ 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 A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
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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InsuranceSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 15, 2026
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1053851ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 7 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 85 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.56% | 17.95% | — |
| 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
GOLDEN ROAD LINES INC is a motor carrier based in MERCED, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3315261. 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 9 power units and 9 drivers, with 85 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.
GOLDEN ROAD LINES INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 9 drivers, based in Merced, CA. Across 47 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 19.1% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
47 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 24% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (22) and NM (6), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
19.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.0% of violations); top code 395.30B1-ELDDFR (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 9 drivers; Hyundai Translead, Freightliner, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 7, 2024 to Feb 15, 2024 (8 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 18, 2024 to May 22, 2024 (4 days)
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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| California (CA) | 17 | 7 | 41.2% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Oct 26, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 13, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 28, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 26, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 39 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 36 | |
| Volvo | 25 | |
| Wabash National | 22 | |
| Western Star | 3 | |
| Great Dane | 2 |
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 | 15 | — | 2.97 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 5.22 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | — | 6.42 | 6 | — | 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 (85 rows) View all 85 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87476344 | Apr 1, 2026 | OR | 3 | ASHLAND OR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.3A1-HOSPD, 392.2-SLTFC | No |
| 87411566 | Mar 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | BISHOP SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LTSIR | No |
| 87387930 | Mar 22, 2026 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.3B2-HOSPDIT, 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3A3II | Yes |
| 87326037 | Mar 15, 2026 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LTSI, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 87266216 | Mar 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | ca-mt.-pass-jpoe-cvef |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 87018576 | Feb 9, 2026 | NV | 3 | SLOAN CHECK SITE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.24C2II-ELDTN, 395.24C2III-ELDSDN, 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | No |
| 86894082 | Jan 24, 2026 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 86771520 | Jan 9, 2026 | CA | 2 | SB 99 JSO HAMMETT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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27 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 393.207F-SDAS, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86579445 | Dec 12, 2025 | OR | 3 | WOODBURN OR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86503617 | Dec 4, 2025 | WA | 3 | PASCO WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86355872 | Nov 14, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.60C | No |
| 86268506 | Nov 4, 2025 | CA | 3 | EB ANTELOPE SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 86158125 | Oct 26, 2025 | NM | 3 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85643327 | Aug 29, 2025 | CO | 1 | TRINIDAD CO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.48A-BIBD, 396.3A1-ALBV, 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 85576448 | Aug 20, 2025 | WA | 3 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85547340 | Aug 20, 2025 | CA | 3 | BARSTOW AREA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 87099654 | Aug 18, 2025 | NM | 1 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85364892 | Jul 28, 2025 | CA | 2 | COTTONWOOD CVEF |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 395.8D9-HOSF | No |
| 85211588 | Jul 11, 2025 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 84813669 | May 28, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-74 |
VOLVO TRUCK OTHER
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0 | — | No |
| 84677396 | May 13, 2025 | AZ | 2 | PARKS AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.55C2-B, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 84343317 | Apr 7, 2025 | CA | 2 | COTTONWOOD IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | No |
| 84316165 | Apr 3, 2025 | NM | 3 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84233525 | Mar 27, 2025 | OR | 3 | or-ashland--or |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 84197170 | Mar 20, 2025 | CO | 1 | TRINIDAD CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95A1 | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| OR2026400044 | Apr 1, 2026 | OR | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| CA0009757284 | Nov 7, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0711034993 | Mar 19, 2024 | NM | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA8352300784 | Aug 8, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2022400040 | Mar 6, 2022 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA1302100142 | Mar 28, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000089720 | Feb 10, 2021 | MO | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
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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| Feb 20, 2024 | MC1053851-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 28, 2019 | MC1053851-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 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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| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DRNCA100806 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 15, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003748 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 25, 2025 | Feb 15, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003748 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 15, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003748 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 15, 2025 | Apr 12, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71005440 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 22, 2024 | Feb 15, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 4 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 18, 2024 to May 22, 2024 | ||||||
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71005440 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 14, 2024 | May 18, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71005440 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 15, 2024 | Apr 14, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 8 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 7, 2024 to Feb 15, 2024 | ||||||
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMTH25549090 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2021 | Feb 7, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | SCAH25294543 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 7, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP61330 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 22, 2020 | Feb 7, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1829983 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 22, 2019 | Aug 22, 2020 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 20, 2026
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Feb 15, 2026insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 12, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 26, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 18, 2025
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Feb 15, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 22, 2024
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May 18, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 18, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 4 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 22, 2024)
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Apr 14, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 20, 2024
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Feb 20, 2024
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Feb 13, 2024
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Feb 13, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 7, 2024insuranceCANCEL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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Feb 7, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 8 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 15, 2024)
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Apr 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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Feb 8, 2021
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Feb 7, 2021insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 25, 2020
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Aug 22, 2020insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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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| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 14 | 6 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 9 | 1 |
| RIDGEFIELD WA | WA | 4 | 1 |
| 1000 EAST CHILDS AVE | CA | 3 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD CVEF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| TRINIDAD CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 1 |
| WOODBURN OR | OR | 2 | 0 |
| PARKS AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 9 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 5 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 |
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Docket MC1053851
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
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How to verify GOLDEN ROAD LINES INC
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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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