GFS GROUP 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.
- 1 fatality on crash record 22 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — GFS GROUP LLC (USDOT 3542116) 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. • 1 fatality on crash record — 22 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3542116/ As of: Jul 25, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 4.5% vs peer median 1.5% (worse). Vehicle OOS 26.5% vs peer median 18.5% (worse). n=8823 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units −123 (233 → 110) · Jul 18, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −212 (280 → 68) · Jul 18, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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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InsuranceTRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 8, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1183056ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 28 | 205 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 100 | 160 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 22 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 6 | 8 | 15 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 6 | 8 | 15 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 348 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 302 | 302 | 2 |
| OOS inspections | 15 | 37 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.97% | 12.25% | 0% |
| 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
GFS GROUP LLC is a motor carrier based in MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3542116. 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 110 power units and 68 drivers, with 348 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 26.5%. 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.
GFS GROUP LLC is a large fleet, operating 233 power units and 280 drivers, based in Maryland Heights, MO. Across 281 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.0% out-of-service rate, with 16 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
281 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 681% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (31) and NM (30), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
16.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (47.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 17 times.
The fleet comprises 233 power units (large fleet) and 280 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 8,823 ACTIVE carriers operating 55–165 power units (±50% of this carrier's 110 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 280 68FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 233 110FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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) | 36 | 5 | 13.9% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 32 | 7 | 21.9% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 28 | 4 | 14.3% | May 20, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 18 | 4 | 22.2% | May 22, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 15 | 4 | 26.7% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 13 | 0 | 0.0% | May 13, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 12 | 3 | 25.0% | May 29, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Apr 25, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Jun 20, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | May 17, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | May 13, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Mar 8, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 18, 2025 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 11, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 29, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 160 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 98 | |
| Kenworth | 90 | |
| Wabash National | 77 | |
| Great Dane | 48 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 11 | — | 0.28 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 22 | — | 0.30 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 64 | — | 3.20 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 76 | — | 5.04 | 5 | — | 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 (348 rows) View all 348 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88419030 | Jul 15, 2026 | NV | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 88418092 | Jul 14, 2026 | NM | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 88404378 | Jul 13, 2026 | OR | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| 88402012 | Jul 13, 2026 | OR | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88290600 | Jun 29, 2026 | IN | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.95F | No |
| 88201649 | Jun 20, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| 88179167 | Jun 18, 2026 | OK | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 88166965 | Jun 16, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 88029598 | Jun 3, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.11B2-Q | Yes |
| 88036971 | Jun 2, 2026 | AZ | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 88010566 | Jun 1, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLS1 | Yes |
| 87991603 | May 29, 2026 | MT | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.3A1-HCM, 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| 87969510 | May 27, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87966574 | May 27, 2026 | NV | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87947875 | May 22, 2026 | UT | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87934016 | May 22, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87946908 | May 20, 2026 | WA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87931377 | May 20, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 395.8E-HOSPDELDT, 393.9A-LBL, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 87911824 | May 20, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 87902986 | May 17, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 390.21TB, 396.17C | No |
| 87867890 | May 13, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87855310 | May 13, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87823774 | May 12, 2026 | OR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87763609 | May 4, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 87722733 | Apr 30, 2026 | OR | 3 | WYETH OR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (22 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID26C7216280 | Mar 14, 2026 | ID | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000117108 | Jan 16, 2026 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CT2500454958 | Dec 29, 2025 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX004064767 | Dec 12, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX7BKCHQE11A | Dec 9, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0252540265 | Sep 8, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904800409 | Sep 4, 2025 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2025001342 | Jul 23, 2025 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000114546 | Jul 13, 2025 | MO | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WY0202506709 | Jul 12, 2025 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000112951 | Mar 31, 2025 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2637599805 | Mar 5, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX72O9HQE1MD | Jan 31, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009608177 | Sep 25, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| UT2405774716 | Aug 10, 2024 | UT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000108670 | May 30, 2024 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA1462400038 | Feb 20, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000108026 | Jan 12, 2024 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6RE7HQE15U | Dec 10, 2023 | TX | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| AR2023547233 | Aug 8, 2023 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA6802301174 | Apr 15, 2023 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA202356200X | Mar 1, 2022 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 16, 2021 | MC1183056-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MIT-UKNAP2300164-2051 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 8, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000079 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 3, 2025 | Feb 8, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000079 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 6, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 | REPLACED |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000079 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 22, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | REPLACED |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000079 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 22, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000079 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 | REPLACED |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000079 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08885552 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2024 | Feb 8, 2025 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1902503 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2023 | Feb 8, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1902503 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2022 | Feb 8, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1902503 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2021 | Feb 8, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 8, 2026insuranceCANCEL — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 5, 2026
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Aug 8, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 3, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 6, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 22, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 15, 2025
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Feb 8, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 8, 2024insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 31, 2024
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Feb 8, 2023
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Feb 8, 2023insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 8, 2022
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Feb 8, 2022insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 16, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 8 | 3 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 5 | 0 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 5 | 1 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 5 | 2 |
| ECHO UT | UT | 5 | 1 |
| LIBERTY LAKE WA | WA | 5 | 1 |
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| LIMON CO | CO | 4 | 0 |
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 4 | 0 |
| CASCADE LOCKS OR | OR | 4 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1183056
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TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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