TAJ CARRIER INC

USDOT 3468820 • 1894 SALMON LN, MANTECA, CA, 95337

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,468,820
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2096098080
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
24
MCS-150 Mileage
250,000
Physical Address
1894 SALMON LN, MANTECA, CA, 95337
Mailing Address
2528 GANTRY DR, MANTECA, CA, 95337
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

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
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 25, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1134738REVOKEDDec 8, 2025Dec 8, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
STAR MUTUAL RRGBIPD/Primary31312-36B7FB-25ON FILEOct 25, 2025Nov 29, 2025

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-CWH-CA-19-S0347251-00CANCELLEDSep 18, 2025Oct 24, 2025
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0231629001REPLACEDSep 21, 2023Sep 18, 2025
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0231629001CANCELLEDSep 21, 2023Sep 21, 2025
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimarySMC1794353CANCELLEDSep 21, 2022Sep 21, 2023
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimarySMC1794353REPLACEDSep 21, 2021Sep 21, 2022
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimarySMC1794353CANCELLEDSep 21, 2020Sep 21, 2021

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELSTAR MUTUAL RRG31312-36B7FB-25BIPD/PrimaryNov 29, 2025Nov 29, 2025
CANCELACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-CWH-CA-19-S0347251-00BIPD/PrimaryOct 24, 2025Oct 24, 2025
TERM/CANCLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0231629001BIPD/PrimarySep 21, 2025Sep 21, 2025
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0231629001BIPD/PrimarySep 18, 2025Sep 18, 2025
CANCELSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.SMC1794353BIPD/PrimarySep 21, 2023Sep 21, 2023
TERM/REPLSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.SMC1794353BIPD/PrimarySep 21, 2022Sep 21, 2022
CANCELSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.SMC1794353BIPD/PrimarySep 21, 2021Sep 21, 2021

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-1134738INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1134738MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJan 6, 2026Unknown
MC1134738COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 29, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 29, 2025
MC1134738COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 25, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 19, 2025
MC1134738COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 25, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 18, 2023
MC1134738COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 25, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 22, 2021
MC1134738MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 24, 2020REVOKEDDec 8, 2025

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
31%
Unsafe Driving
74%

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

Inspections
63
Violations
135
18 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
12.7%
Driver OOS %
7.9%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
24
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
2
Jun
3
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
Oct
3
Nov
6
Dec
3
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
May
2
Jun
3
Jul
8
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
4
Nov
2
Dec
3
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 63 of 63 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

13 states63 inspections

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Violation Summary (135 violations from 63 inspections)

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Violation Summary (135 violations from 63 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.8EFalse record of duty status7310Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD50Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps413Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8F12-HOSM395.8F12-HOSM20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8F5-HOSM395.8F5-HOSM20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status2110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-STPSDSteering - Power steering components loose/broken10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9AA1392.9AA111Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause.11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF395.8D5-HOSF10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIADInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8D09395.8D0910Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver 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 I11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.301B387.301B10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.7A-UOUnsafe operations - general108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2PKOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:376.11(d)(1)376.11(d)(1)10Unknown
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.15(g)(2)395.15(g)(2)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
12.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
7.9%vs nat'l 6.7%
+1.2 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.14vs nat'l 1.80
+0.34 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 (63 inspections)

Showing 50 of 63

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Inspection History (63 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 31, 202687471305ANTELOPE PLATFORM SCALE WBCALevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER6395.8F12-HOSM, 395.8F5-HOSM, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Mar 25, 202687421628RoadsideNVLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER5392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLIFTANo
Feb 23, 202687116048LOVELOCKNVLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR7392.2-SLLIRP, 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.24D-ELDPTNo
Feb 3, 202687120047RoadsideCALevel 5UTIL SEMI-TRAILER4393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.95FNo
Jan 26, 202687119780RoadsideCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1396.3A1-ALATRNo
Jan 26, 202687120046RoadsideCALevel 5WANC SEMI-TRAILER4393.9A-LHLI, 393.45D-BAAL, 393.9A-LFTSIYes
Jan 26, 202687120045RoadsideCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1396.3A1-ALATRNo
Dec 17, 202586605394CHEYENNE I-80 POEWYLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.9AA1, 395.8E-HOSPDYes
Dec 7, 202586571316RENONVLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2-SLLTCD, 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.8E-HOSPDYes
Nov 21, 202586397308WENDOVER UTUTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 18, 202586373304I80 W/B MM297NVLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLTL, 393.9A-LFTSINo
Nov 4, 202586298891RoadsideNELevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Nov 3, 202586244822I-74 EB RIGHT SHOULDERILLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 18, 202586096737GARSONNVLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1395.22G-ELDMFVNo
Oct 16, 202586082975WB LIVERMORE SCALECALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 25, 202585910829CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER11393.47E, 392.2-SLLSOA, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Sep 13, 202586041337NVNVLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 27, 202585615427SALEM MOMOLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 25, 202585581022SISSETON SDSDLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.55E-B, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Aug 9, 202586042523NVNVLevel 31392.2-SLLLRNo
Aug 8, 202585462469DONNER PASS IFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 8, 202585453010WENDOVER UTUTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 6, 202585462870MT PASS COMMERCIAL INSPECTIONCALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Aug 3, 202585403719DONNER PASS CVEFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Aug 1, 202585380428VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 28, 20258535039228 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCAIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR8395.8E, 395.3A3-PROPN, 395.8D09Yes
Jul 8, 202585155034DONNER PASS IFCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Jul 3, 202585211771MOUNTAIN PASS CVEFCALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45B2-B-AIRYes
Jun 30, 202585101794RoadsideIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6392.16, 395.30B1, 395.8EYes
Jun 27, 202585117775RoadsideNVLevel 3VANR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLUPNo
Apr 3, 202584310375ST. LOUIS MOMOLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER3393.55D1-B, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRPNo
Mar 11, 202584101399VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR3396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Feb 25, 202583966648DECLO IDIDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLIRPNo
Jan 15, 202583641216GILROY INSPECTION FACILITYCALevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER4393.47E, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.60CYes
Jan 15, 202583614542WADSWORTHNVLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 8, 202583567289IR80 MM 6NVLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2387.301B, 392.16ADNo
Dec 31, 202483522068GRANTSVILLE UTUTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16-DNo
Dec 30, 202483504261BILLINGS MTMTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 23, 202483474087DONNER PASS CVEFCALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER2396.7A-UO, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Dec 13, 202483404032NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUNDNELevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.60CNo
Dec 13, 202483391191ANTELOPE W/BCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Dec 10, 202483365494IR80 MM 6NVLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLTCD, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 396.3A1No
Nov 29, 202483281774LIBERTY LAKE WAWALevel 2VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 27, 202483289750GRAND ISLAND WB REST AREANELevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER6395.30B1, 392.2PK, 395.8ENo
Nov 26, 202483262314BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58KSLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER4393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSIRNo
Sep 26, 202482809777MOUNTAIN PASS CVEFCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.207(f)No
Sep 11, 202482637363EAGLEVILLE MOMOLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)Yes
Sep 3, 202482574626EVANSTON POEWYLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 29, 202482542814CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 19, 202482436346IR80 WBNVLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1376.11(d)(1)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

57 total · 22.8% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving38 · 2 OOS
Hours of Service33 · 4 OOS
Driver Fitness2 · 2 OOS
Unknown1

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 28, 2024WYTOW00ARLINGTONI-80 MP 273.75...864974TAJ CARRIER INC
Aug 22, 2024VATOW00I81...803302TAJ CARRIER INC
Aug 30, 2023AZINJURY01UNKNOWNI-40 NONCARD@M258...VB7159TAJ CARRIER INC

Compliance Timeline

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

Dec 8, 2025
Authority
Nov 29, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STAR MUTUAL RRG • BIPD/Primary
Oct 24, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 21, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 18, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 28, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in WY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 22, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 21, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 30, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in AZ
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 21, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 21, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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