NIHAL TRUCKLINES INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — NIHAL TRUCKLINES INC (USDOT 3610694) 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. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 10.5% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 41.2% vs peer 9.10% On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — Truck Process Agents of America, Inc. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3610694/ As of: Aug 28, 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 · C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). 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 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). 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.
Driver OOS 10.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 41.2% vs peer median 9.1% (worse). n=88672 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 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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InsuranceSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 10, 2026
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Process AgentTruck Process Agents of America, Inc.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1229755ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 60 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 43 | 43 | 2 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 9.3% | 18.6% | 0% |
| 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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
NIHAL TRUCKLINES INC had 43 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 27.9%, which is above the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 9.0. 2 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
43 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (14) and OR (4).
27.9% out-of-service rate, above the 19.3% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (19.6% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 15 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 88,672 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (30 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 14 | 6 | 42.9% | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 4 | 3 | 75.0% | May 8, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 15, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 19, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 26, 2024 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 12, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 47 | |
| Utility | 33 | |
| Volvo | 9 | |
| Vanguard | 8 | |
| Great Dane | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.57 | 1 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 0.60 | 1 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | — | 5.94 | 6 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | — | 8.87 | 9 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (60 rows) View all 60 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88584815 | Jul 31, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88472092 | Jul 20, 2026 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88222154 | Jun 23, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87859832 | May 15, 2026 | NV | 3 | GARSON CHECKSITE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.8D11-HOSF | No |
| 87857683 | May 14, 2026 | NV | 2 | GARSON CHECKSITE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 87800141 | May 8, 2026 | OR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 87600912 | Apr 15, 2026 | CA | 2 | S/B SANTA NELLA CVEF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 45B2-B-VAC, 8E-HOSPD, 45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 87287383 | Mar 12, 2026 | CA | 2 | CACHE CREEK |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87247028 | Mar 5, 2026 | WA | 3 | OTHELLO WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87001317 | Feb 5, 2026 | WA | 2 | EAST WENATCHEE WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 86923343 | Jan 29, 2026 | IL | 3 | I80 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2LC | No |
| 86847018 | Jan 18, 2026 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86697182 | Jan 1, 2026 | CA | 2 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.205A-WRC | Yes |
| 86685869 | Dec 30, 2025 | IL | 2 | I-72 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86564891 | Dec 12, 2025 | LA | 3 | GRAMBLING LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 86303142 | Nov 10, 2025 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.3A1-BOS, 396.5B-HWSL, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 86198325 | Oct 24, 2025 | NV | 2 | nv-i80-e/b-mm298 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 172.502A1-HMPP, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 85984707 | Oct 1, 2025 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85844239 | Sep 19, 2025 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85749165 | Sep 10, 2025 | PA | 3 | pa-i79-sb-mm-80.5-cranberry-twp-- |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85663943 | Aug 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85627064 | Aug 27, 2025 | OH | 2 | BROADVIEW HEIGHTS OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 85624826 | Aug 27, 2025 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85512948 | Aug 14, 2025 | UT | 3 | WENDOVER UT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85448465 | Aug 9, 2025 | OR | 2 | WOODBURN OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 396.17C-PI, 393.55E-B | Yes |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE0225050638 | Dec 22, 2025 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8352500736 | Jul 22, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY0202305398 | Apr 20, 2023 | WY | 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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| Jul 26, 2022 | MC1229755-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 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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| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006650 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 10, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006650 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 18, 2025 | Feb 10, 2026 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006650 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 18, 2025 | Feb 15, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006650 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 12, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006650 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 12, 2025 | Oct 5, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2024-5028 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 12, 2024 | Jul 12, 2024 | REPLACED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2024-5028 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 12, 2024 | Oct 16, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2024-5028 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 12, 2024 | Jul 12, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2024-5028 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 12, 2024 | Jul 12, 2024 | REPLACED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2024-5028 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 12, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2024-5028 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 12, 2024 | Jul 12, 2024 | REPLACED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2024-5028 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 12, 2024 | Jul 12, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000001816-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 12, 2023 | Jul 12, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP82301 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 2, 2022 | Jul 12, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP82301 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 12, 2022 | Dec 2, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 15, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 11, 2026
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Feb 10, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 5, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 19, 2025
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Sep 18, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 12, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Jul 12, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Jun 25, 2025
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Oct 16, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Oct 9, 2024
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Sep 1, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Aug 28, 2024
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Jul 12, 2024
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Jul 12, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Jul 12, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Jul 12, 2023
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Jul 12, 2023insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 2, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 10, 2022
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Jul 26, 2022
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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| STOCKTON AREA | CA | 5 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK | CA | 3 | 2 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 3 | 1 |
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| GARSON CHECKSITE | NV | 3 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 2 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 2 | 2 |
| SAN SIMON AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| S/B SANTA NELLA CVEF | CA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 3 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1229755
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
BOC-3 process agent · 128,639 carriers served
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60 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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