BIG EXPRESS 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 →
- 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 — BIG EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3571751) 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 Officer(s): ANDREI TURCAN (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • 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 — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC · BIPD/Primary • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3571751/ 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197605 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.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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.
3 active liability policies
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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InsuranceUNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INCPolicy effective May 4, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1203367ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 26 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 20% | — |
| 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
BIG EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in GERMANTOWN, WI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3571751. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 26 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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.
BIG EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Germantown, WI. Across 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
19 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 217% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IN (3) and WI (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
10.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (63.6% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Volvo, Transcraft, 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 197,605 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 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 |
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| Wisconsin (WI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 26, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 6, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Volvo | 26 | |
| Transcraft | 7 | |
| Trail-Eze | 4 | |
| Benson Tru | 3 | |
| Utility | 3 | |
| Bens | 1 | |
| Benson | 1 | |
| Cusm | 1 | |
| East | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.28 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 14.97 | 15 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 11.66 | 12 | — | 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 (26 rows) View all 26 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87964957 | May 26, 2026 | MO | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 87107357 | Feb 19, 2026 | WI | 2 | PLOVER WI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLML, 393.203A-CBP | No |
| 86859247 | Jan 21, 2026 | MO | 1 | ROCK PORT MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 86529218 | Dec 9, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86272530 | Nov 6, 2025 | TN | 3 | LEXINGTON TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 85968721 | Oct 5, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85924539 | Sep 30, 2025 | IN | 2 | TERRE HAUTE IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 85222474 | Jul 11, 2025 | MI | 3 | COCHRAN RD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85018333 | Jun 20, 2025 | NM | 1 | SANTA TERESA PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.47E, 396.3A1-LC | Yes |
| 84857800 | Jun 2, 2025 | CO | 3 | MONUMENT CO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84346131 | Apr 3, 2025 | GA | 2 | FORSYTH GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83561948 | Jan 6, 2025 | WI | 1 | SOUTH RANGE WI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.11A1-LCHL, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 83464065 | Dec 20, 2024 | NJ | 3 | GREENWICH SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82910453 | Oct 15, 2024 | OK | 3 | WILL ROGERS TURNPIKE MM285 WB |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8D10-HOSF, 392.2-SLLILC | No |
| 82571433 | Sep 3, 2024 | KY | 3 | CORBIN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.82(a)(1) | No |
| 82164267 | Jul 12, 2024 | PA | 2 | pa-i70-eb-e-providence-twp---bree |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8(f)(4), 395.8(f)(12), 393.95(a) | No |
| 82111378 | Jul 12, 2024 | IN | 3 | GARY IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 395.30(b)(2) | No |
| 81887595 | Jun 11, 2024 | IN | 2 | SULLIVAN IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.17(c), 393.9(b), 393.9(a) | No |
| 82480639 | Jun 10, 2024 | MN | 3 | ERSKINE MN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81725425 | May 24, 2024 | MI | 3 | WILLIAMSTON RD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81399514 | Apr 17, 2024 | IN | 3 | CHESTERTON IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80732717 | Jan 29, 2024 | PA | 3 | pa-on-i76-e,-mm-147.5 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8(k)(2), 392.2, 395.8(f)(1) | Yes |
| 80653111 | Jan 14, 2024 | AZ | 3 | HOLBROOK AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79805273 | Sep 29, 2023 | TN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79499975 | Aug 23, 2023 | PA | 1 | pa-i80-eb-mm-194-greene-twp---eas |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.45, 393.53(b) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN0904137567 | Oct 9, 2022 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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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| Apr 27, 2021 | MC1203367-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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| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01890-01 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | May 4, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01890-01 | 91X | $750,000 | May 4, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01890-01 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Jan 20, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01890 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 5, 2025 | Jan 20, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01890 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 20, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA967152633 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 9, 2023 | Jan 31, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA967152633 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 9, 2023 | Jan 20, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA967152633 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2023 | Jun 9, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-04710-22 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2022 | Mar 12, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA947122772 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2021 | Mar 12, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 4, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
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May 4, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
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Jan 20, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026insuranceCANCEL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
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May 5, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
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Jan 31, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 21, 2025
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Jan 20, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 9, 2023insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 19, 2023
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Mar 12, 2023insuranceCANCEL — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
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Mar 8, 2023
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Mar 12, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jul 26, 2021oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Apr 27, 2021
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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| HOLBROOK AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| MONUMENT CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| FORSYTH GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| GARY IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| SULLIVAN IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| CORBIN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| COCHRAN RD | MI | 1 | 0 |
| WILLIAMSTON RD | MI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1203367
common · ACTIVE · MC
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UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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26 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify BIG EXPRESS INC
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- 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.
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