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STARTA TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 3353144 • 4106 BALLENTINE DR, AMES, IA, 50010

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:None on file
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,353,144
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Iowa
Phone
5154254038
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
72
Drivers (MCS-150)
96
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
599,280
BOC-3 Agent
TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC
Physical Address
4106 BALLENTINE DR, AMES, IA, 50010
Contact
Phone: 5154254038

Risk Signals2 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Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded.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.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 32.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 25.6 percentage points above average.

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
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Feb 4, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1072357OUT_OF_SERVICEApr 10, 2024Jul 5, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA977169187ON FILEFeb 4, 2024Apr 4, 2024

Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001007600REPLACEDJan 13, 2024Feb 4, 2024
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001007600CANCELLEDJan 13, 2024Feb 16, 2024
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001007600REPLACEDDec 14, 2023Jan 13, 2024
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001007600CANCELLEDDec 14, 2023Feb 16, 2024
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001007600REPLACEDSep 18, 2023Dec 14, 2023
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001007600CANCELLEDSep 18, 2023Dec 25, 2023
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001007600REPLACEDJan 18, 2022Sep 18, 2023
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001007600CANCELLEDJan 18, 2022Sep 25, 2023
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001007600REPLACEDDec 20, 2021Jan 18, 2022
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001007600CANCELLEDDec 20, 2021Feb 22, 2022
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001007600REPLACEDJun 16, 2021Dec 20, 2021
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001007600CANCELLEDJun 16, 2021Jan 19, 2022
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001007600REPLACEDMay 17, 2021Jun 16, 2021
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001007600CANCELLEDMay 17, 2021Jun 28, 2021
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001007600REPLACEDJul 18, 2020May 17, 2021
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001007600CANCELLEDJul 18, 2020Jun 21, 2021
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001007600CANCELLEDNov 14, 2019Jul 21, 2020
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCSC00001007600REPLACEDNov 14, 2019Jul 18, 2020

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA977169187BIPD/PrimaryApr 4, 2024Apr 4, 2024
TERM/CANCLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001007600BIPD/PrimaryFeb 16, 2024Feb 16, 2024
TERM/CANCLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001007600BIPD/PrimaryFeb 16, 2024Feb 16, 2024
TERM/REPLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001007600BIPD/PrimaryFeb 4, 2024Feb 4, 2024
TERM/REPLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001007600BIPD/PrimaryJan 13, 2024Jan 13, 2024
TERM/CANCLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001007600BIPD/PrimaryDec 25, 2023Dec 25, 2023
TERM/REPLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001007600BIPD/PrimaryDec 14, 2023Dec 14, 2023
TERM/CANCLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001007600BIPD/PrimarySep 25, 2023Sep 25, 2023
TERM/REPLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001007600BIPD/PrimarySep 18, 2023Sep 18, 2023
TERM/CANCLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001007600BIPD/PrimaryFeb 22, 2022Feb 22, 2022
TERM/CANCLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001007600BIPD/PrimaryJan 19, 2022Jan 19, 2022
TERM/REPLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001007600BIPD/PrimaryJan 18, 2022Jan 18, 2022
TERM/REPLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001007600BIPD/PrimaryDec 20, 2021Dec 20, 2021
TERM/CANCLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001007600BIPD/PrimaryJun 28, 2021Jun 28, 2021
TERM/CANCLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001007600BIPD/PrimaryJun 21, 2021Jun 21, 2021
TERM/REPLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001007600BIPD/PrimaryJun 16, 2021Jun 16, 2021
TERM/REPLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001007600BIPD/PrimaryMay 17, 2021May 17, 2021
TERM/CANCLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001007600BIPD/PrimaryJul 21, 2020Jul 21, 2020
TERM/REPLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYCSC00001007600BIPD/PrimaryJul 18, 2020Jul 18, 2020

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-1072357INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1072357COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 22, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 5, 2024
MC1072357COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 28, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 18, 2023
MC1072357COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 29, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 20, 2023
MC1072357COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 23, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 27, 2021
MC1072357COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 1, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 17, 2021
MC1072357COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 24, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 20, 2020
MC1072357MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 5, 2019OUT OF SERVICEJul 5, 2024
MC1072357MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 5, 2019REVOKEDApr 10, 2024

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Jul 5, 202490 day failure to pay fineACTIVE—

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

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

Inspections
31
Violations
82
17 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
16.1%
Driver OOS %
32.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
72
Drivers (MCS-150)
96
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity Map

17 states • 31 inspections

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Violation Summary (82 violations from 31 inspections)

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Violation Summary (82 violations from 31 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps903Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)70—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class558Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)32—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(4)Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids20—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD20—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner20—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL22—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.17390.1710—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11(b)(2)CDL suspended/revoked1010Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.43Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TFLTires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LPLMWRLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii)Driver failed to manually add the trailer number10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes118Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
16.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-7.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
32.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+25.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.65vs nat'l 1.80
+0.85 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 (31 inspections)

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Inspection History (31 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 2, 202480547796RoadsideOHLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2, 390.17No
Dec 27, 202380495272RoadsidePALevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 19, 202380424072ROADSIDEALLevel 1RAM TRUCK TRACTOR4395.22(h)(4), 395.30(b)(1), 393.78No
Dec 6, 202380320977CRAWFORD COUNTY(ALMA WEST STN)ARLevel 1RAM TRUCK TRACTOR1383.23(a)(2)Yes
Nov 18, 202380212887JOPLIN MOMOLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK7395.24, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.60(d)Yes
Nov 13, 202380163084RoadsideUTLevel 1SIEA SEMI-TRAILER3393.9(a), 393.95(a)No
Nov 10, 202380146423ROADSIDE (IR80 RESTAREA)OHLevel 3DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 27, 202380095535WBNVLevel 1DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75(c)Yes
Oct 26, 202380024253SOUTHBOUND ON 895}TOLL FACILITMDLevel 1DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 23, 202379990466RT 50 E/B BAY BRIDGE TOLL FACMDLevel 1DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Oct 17, 202379946629I83 NB MM 33 NEWBERRY TWP - I8PALevel 2RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK8395.8(e)(1), 392.2, 393.9(a)Yes
Oct 10, 202379887506RoadsidePALevel 3KAUF SEMI-TRAILER5392.2, 391.11(b)(2), 395.3(a)(2)Yes
Oct 10, 202379887474RoadsidePALevel 3RAM TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Oct 3, 202379831503GREENE COUNTY SCALESTNLevel 1KAUFM SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 28, 202379793039LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95,NCLevel 3KAUF OTHER0—No
Sep 28, 202379789857MIDDLETOWN SCALECTLevel 1TRLR FULL TRAILER10393.9(a), 392.2, 393.11Yes
Sep 25, 202379751292BOONVILLEMOMOLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER7393.43DBMA, 392.2-SLLIRP, 393.75A3-TFLYes
Sep 17, 202379683003I24 ETNLevel 1UNK SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)(1)No
Sep 15, 202379685373INTERSTATE 40AZLevel 3RAMI STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 6, 202379608572RoadsideTNLevel 1TRLR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Aug 31, 202379570629SC72 RIDGEFIELD (POE)WALevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1393.60(d)No
Aug 23, 202379532802MCSAP HCC I-95 DUVALFLLevel 1OTHR SEMI-TRAILER7395.22(h)(4), 395.24(c)(2)(ii), 395.24(c)(2)(iii)Yes
Aug 2, 202379303744LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95,NCLevel 1OTHR DOLLY CONVERTER0—No
Jul 26, 202379245558ROADSIDEOHLevel 2UNK SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 383.23(a)(2)Yes
Jul 7, 202379112940SC54 PLYMOUTH (POE)WALevel 2DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK1383.23(a)(2)Yes
Jun 24, 202379282066I24TNLevel 1DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 24, 202378743161ROADSIDEWYLevel 3DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK2383.23(a)(2), 392.2Yes
May 23, 202378718229THP 5 INTERSTATE 81 SB SCALESTNLevel 1TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
May 1, 202378504412HALIFAX, I-95 NBNCLevel 1RAM TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Apr 5, 202378339670FRANKLIN CO I/S NBGALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR8395.8, 383.23(a)(2)Yes
Jan 1, 2020sms-78258288RoadsideVALevel 2—6Details unavailableYes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Most frequent inspection stations

LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95,2
INTERSTATE 401
SOUTHBOUND ON 895}TOLL FACILIT1
MCSAP HCC I-95 DUVAL1 · 1 OOS
FRANKLIN CO I/S NB1 · 1 OOS
RT 50 E/B BAY BRIDGE TOLL FAC1
MIDDLETOWN SCALE1 · 1 OOS
CRAWFORD COUNTY(ALMA WEST STN)1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Hours of Service20 · 2 OOS
Driver Fitness8 · 7 OOS

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 14, 2023PATOW00CHICHESTER TOWNSHIPROUTE 0322 E...133916STARTA TRANSPORT SERVICE INC
Oct 24, 2023PATOW00RIDLEY TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 0095 S...267518STARTA TRANSPORT SERVICE INC

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-2024-0029-US1435Feb 26, 2024382.115(a); 383.37(a)$14,370Carrier

Compliance Timeline

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

Jul 5, 2024
Authority
Common Carrier authority out_of_service
Docket MC-1072357
Jul 5, 2024
OOS
OOS order issued
90 day failure to pay fine
Apr 4, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 26, 2024
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $14,370
Case MA-2024-0029-US1435 • 382.115(a); 383.37(a)
Feb 16, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 16, 2024
Insurance
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PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 4, 2024
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PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 13, 2024
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PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 25, 2023
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PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 14, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 14, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 24, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 25, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 18, 2023
Insurance
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PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 22, 2022
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PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 19, 2022
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PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 18, 2022
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PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 20, 2021
Insurance
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PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 28, 2021
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PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 21, 2021
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PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 16, 2021
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PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 17, 2021
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PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 21, 2020
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PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 18, 2020
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PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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StationLUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95,
2 inspections at this station
StationROADSIDE
1 inspection at this station
StationCRAWFORD COUNTY(ALMA WEST STN)
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BOC-3 AgentTRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC
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