ZORA EXPRESS LLC
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 — ZORA EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 3321169) 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 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 · $750,000 — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3321169/ As of: Jul 24, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 4.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 2% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=54021 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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InsuranceBERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 24, 2024
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Process Agent#1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1056813ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 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 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 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 111 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 89 | 89 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.37% | 1.12% | — |
| 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
ZORA EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in LEMONT, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3321169. 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 19 power units and 21 drivers, with 111 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 4.1%. 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.
ZORA EXPRESS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 19 power units and 21 drivers, with 3 years on FMCSA's records, based in Lemont, IL. Across 103 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 3.9% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common (broker authority is revoked).
103 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 2,475% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (19) and NC (13), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
3.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (43.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 19 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 21 drivers; Hino, Freightliner, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 54,021 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–29 power units (±50% of this carrier's 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | May 6, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 20, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jan 10, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 14, 2024 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 9, 2024 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 30, 2024 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Vermont (VT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 1, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 18, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Hino | 85 | |
| Freightliner | 21 | |
| International | 3 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Kenworth | 1 | |
| Polar | 1 | |
| Utility | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.13 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 0.19 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | — | 1.77 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | — | 0.85 | 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 (111 rows) View all 111 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88437995 | Jul 15, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88271306 | Jun 26, 2026 | VA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87787184 | May 6, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87664650 | Apr 22, 2026 | TN | 2 | MONTEREY TN |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 2-SLLILC | No |
| 87569672 | Apr 14, 2026 | PA | 1 | WYALUSING TOWNSHIP PA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 95A4-EEUS | No |
| 87581627 | Apr 10, 2026 | NY | 2 | HASTINGS NY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87377590 | Mar 17, 2026 | NY | 2 | LISLE NY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87328882 | Mar 12, 2026 | MT | 3 | BUTTE MT |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87296734 | Mar 9, 2026 | NY | 1 | CHURCHVILLE NY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87189119 | Mar 3, 2026 | NC | 2 | nc-hertford-weigh-station,-hwy-17 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87186564 | Feb 24, 2026 | NY | 3 | PERU NY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87144674 | Feb 19, 2026 | NY | 2 | BATH NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87013597 | Feb 4, 2026 | NY | 2 | TULLY NY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-HLLH, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 86966499 | Jan 30, 2026 | IL | 2 | il-018---bolingbrook---i-55-n/b |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86914590 | Jan 28, 2026 | NC | 2 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86814063 | Jan 15, 2026 | VA | 3 | COURTLAND VA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.41B10-MC | Yes |
| 86813464 | Jan 15, 2026 | US | 1 | EFLAND NC |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86804687 | Jan 14, 2026 | NC | 2 | I 95 13MM |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86787244 | Jan 12, 2026 | FL | 1 | OCALA FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86772235 | Jan 10, 2026 | GA | 3 | FORSYTH GA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLML | No |
| 86798498 | Jan 8, 2026 | NY | 1 | KIRKWOOD NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86685417 | Dec 31, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86685076 | Dec 30, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-hertford-weigh-station,-hwy-17 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86587597 | Dec 15, 2025 | OH | 2 | WILMINGTON OH |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86588296 | Dec 11, 2025 | IN | 3 | FREMONT IN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA2025127306 | Oct 2, 2025 | LA | 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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| Apr 16, 2021 | MC1056813-B | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
| Aug 30, 2019 | MC1056813-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 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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| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7809080 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 24, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZQ4088 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 24, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZQ4088 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 24, 2023 | Feb 24, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01035695 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 6, 2022 | Feb 24, 2023 | REPLACED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10113486 | SURETY | — | Oct 14, 2021 | Oct 14, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10113486 | SURETY | — | Oct 14, 2021 | Mar 9, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10113486 | SURETY | — | Oct 14, 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 | REPLACED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10113486 | SURETY | — | Oct 14, 2020 | Oct 14, 2021 | REPLACED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10113486 | SURETY | — | Oct 14, 2020 | Oct 21, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1035695 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 26, 2019 | Jul 6, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 24, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 15, 2023
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Mar 15, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 9, 2023insuranceCANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 24, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 24, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 14, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 6, 2022insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 21, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 14, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 30, 2021
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May 19, 2020oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Sep 18, 2019
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Aug 30, 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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| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 2 | 0 |
| I-57 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| SEYMOUR IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| LONDON | KY | 2 | 0 |
| STEELE MO | MO | 2 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| GURDON AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| FLAGSTAFF AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| LOMA CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 393.24(b) | Noncompliant fog/driving lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1056813
common · ACTIVE · MC
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BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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#1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 36,545 carriers served
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111 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify ZORA EXPRESS LLC
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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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