CHIEF PEAK LOGISTICS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Driver OOS Rate above national average 13.9% vs 6.7% national (+7.2 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CHIEF PEAK LOGISTICS INC (USDOT 3465162) 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: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Driver OOS Rate above national average — 13.9% vs 6.7% national (+7.2 pts). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3465162/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 78/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 78/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability filing
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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InsuranceSPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 28, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1132389ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 20 | 0 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 68 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 15% | 12.5% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
CHIEF PEAK LOGISTICS INC is a motor carrier based in OJAI, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3465162. 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 20 power units and 20 drivers, with 68 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 13.9%. 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.
CHIEF PEAK LOGISTICS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 20 drivers, based in Ojai, CA. Across 40 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 27.5% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.2% national average, with 1 reportable crash. Recent BMC-91 insurance filing instability is flagged as HIGH on the insurance-lapse watch, and operating authority is active for common.
40 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in NM (11) and CA (6).
27.5% out-of-service rate, above the 19.2% national average; led by Hours of Service (7.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 12 times.
The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 20 drivers; Utility, Freightliner, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico (NM) | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | Jul 19, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 4 | 3 | 75.0% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 29, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 56 | |
| Freightliner | 44 | |
| Kenworth | 8 | |
| Volvo | 6 | |
| Utbc | 2 | |
| International | 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 | 6 | — | 1.40 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.24 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 15 | — | 2.29 | 2 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 2.52 | 3 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | — | 6.33 | 6 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (68 rows) View all 68 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88457919 | Jul 19, 2026 | NM | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87841024 | May 12, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 392.9A2-C, 393.78A-WS, 393.19 | Yes |
| 87744340 | Apr 30, 2026 | FL | 3 | MILTON FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 30B2-ELDDFC24, 2-SLLIFTA, 8E-HOSPD | No |
| 87723876 | Apr 29, 2026 | NC | 3 | LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95, |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2FT | No |
| 87679447 | Apr 23, 2026 | FL | 3 | MILTON FL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 2-SLLIFTA, 23A2-LCDLN | No |
| 87662658 | Apr 22, 2026 | CA | 1 | CONEJO IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLSOA | No |
| 87441154 | Mar 25, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 383.23A2, 393.9TS, 393.95A | Yes |
| 87441927 | Mar 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9TS, 393.11TU | Yes |
| 87293454 | Mar 13, 2026 | AZ | 2 | LAKE HAVASU CITY AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.11A1-CSLRR | Yes |
| 86984720 | Feb 5, 2026 | LA | 3 | BOSSIER CITY LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86941728 | Jan 30, 2026 | CA | 1 | CONEJO IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 86714289 | Jan 5, 2026 | NM | 3 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86705551 | Jan 1, 2026 | LA | 2 | HAUGHTON LA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLUCR, 395.24 | No |
| 86516326 | Dec 8, 2025 | MS | 3 | RANKIN COUNTY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86437168 | Nov 28, 2025 | LA | 3 | ARCADIA LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.15, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 86071480 | Oct 14, 2025 | TX | 1 | US287 SB HENRIETTA SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.22H3, 393.95B | No |
| 86057700 | Oct 13, 2025 | NM | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 86015269 | Oct 8, 2025 | MS | 1 | BOVINA SCALE I-20 EAST |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 85998105 | Oct 7, 2025 | AZ | 3 | BELLEMONT AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 383.21, 395.24 | No |
| 85640771 | Aug 28, 2025 | AZ | 2 | SELIGMAN AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.32B-ELDDFR, 393.60D, 396.9D2-FTF | No |
| 85607432 | Aug 26, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-liberal-m.c.i.s.-#37a |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 391.11B2-Q, 395.32B-ELDDFR, 390.21TB1-MC | Yes |
| 85558493 | Aug 20, 2025 | CA | 3 | NEWMAN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 395.8D11-HOSF, 392.2-SLLS3, 395.24 | No |
| 85532545 | Aug 15, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-liberal-m.c.i.s.-#37a |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 395.32B-ELDDFR, 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 85508503 | Aug 14, 2025 | CA | 3 | GLENDORA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85386060 | Aug 1, 2025 | CA | 1 | NEEDLES AREA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.9A2-C | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA8602403136 | Oct 9, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 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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| Sep 24, 2024 | MC1132389-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Oct 11, 2022 | MC1132389-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Oct 1, 2020 | MC1132389-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 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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| SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DCATR0000055-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 28, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DCATR0000055-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 4, 2025 | Jan 28, 2026 | REPLACED |
| SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DCATR0000055-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 4, 2025 | Feb 8, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DCATR0000055-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DCATR0000055-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0202761001 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 30, 2024 | Sep 27, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0202761001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2022 | May 30, 2024 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0202761001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2022 | Jun 28, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASA002007-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2021 | Sep 27, 2021 | REPLACED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASA002007-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2021 | Apr 22, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASA002007-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2021 | Sep 27, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-018769 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2020 | Sep 27, 2021 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 8, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 28, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 5, 2025
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Nov 4, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 29, 2025
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Sep 27, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 24, 2024
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Sep 19, 2024
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Sep 9, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 28, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 30, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 3, 2022
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Oct 3, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Sep 27, 2022insuranceCANCEL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 22, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 6, 2022
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Sep 27, 2021insuranceCANCEL — CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 27, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 23, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 9 | 1 |
| CONEJO IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| NEEDLES AREA | CA | 2 | 0 |
| VENTURA | CA | 2 | 0 |
| MILTON FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| BELLEMONT AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| KINGMAN AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| KINGMANAZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 |
| 395.8(a) | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.21 | Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 390.21(a) | Not marked in accordance with regulations | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(2) | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.15 | Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1132389
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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68 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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