PENNER INTERNATIONAL INC
STEINBACH, MB
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.
- 3 fatalities on crash record 174 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PENNER INTERNATIONAL INC (USDOT 36281) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): TOM VAN DAM (Company officer); COLIN VAN DEN DRIESSCHE (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 3 fatalities on crash record — 174 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC. • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/36281/ As of: Jul 24, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 1.3% (better). Vehicle OOS 18.6% vs peer median 17% (worse). n=2514 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.
2 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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InsuranceNORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATIONPolicy effective Aug 31, 2025
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Process AgentSERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC170594ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 48 | 274 | 0 |
| Trailers | 793 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 174 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 351 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 211 | 211 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0.47% | 9% | — |
| 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
PENNER INTERNATIONAL INC is a corporation based in STEINBACH, MB, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 36281. 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 322 power units and 293 drivers, with 351 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 18.6%. 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.
PENNER INTERNATIONAL INC is a large fleet, operating 322 power units and 293 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Steinbach, MB. Across 236 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.2% out-of-service rate, with 7 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract, common, and broker.
236 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 138% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in ND (61) and SD (48), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
7.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (51.1% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 14 times.
The fleet comprises 322 power units (large fleet) and 293 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, 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 2,514 ACTIVE carriers operating 161–483 power units (±50% of this carrier's 322 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota (ND) | 56 | 4 | 7.1% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 45 | 6 | 13.3% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 19 | 4 | 21.1% | May 21, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 19 | 2 | 10.5% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 11 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 28, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 9, 2024 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 21, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Vermont (VT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 3, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 176 | |
| Great Dane | 170 | |
| Volvo | 102 | |
| Unknown | 56 | |
| Manac | 46 | |
| Kenworth | 24 |
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 | 8 | — | 0.20 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 24 | — | 0.57 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 43 | — | 3.60 | 4 | — | 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 (351 rows) View all 351 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88473059 | Jul 21, 2026 | OK | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.45D-B | No |
| 88294185 | Jul 1, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75G-TAOW | Yes |
| 88290356 | Jun 30, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 88266164 | Jun 28, 2026 | KS | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88254274 | Jun 26, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88241322 | Jun 24, 2026 | ND | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88189601 | Jun 19, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88190533 | Jun 18, 2026 | ND | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88149488 | Jun 15, 2026 | SD | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.48A-BSRFSAD | No |
| 88089216 | Jun 7, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88063804 | Jun 5, 2026 | ND | 1 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 87991995 | May 28, 2026 | ND | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87968444 | May 26, 2026 | ND | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87941758 | May 21, 2026 | WI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.3-I, 392.2SLIMPT | Yes |
| 87745530 | May 1, 2026 | IL | 3 | SEE ABOVE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87655878 | Apr 22, 2026 | SD | 2 | SISSETON SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87585326 | Apr 14, 2026 | NC | 3 | I-26 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLS3 | No |
| 87604611 | Apr 10, 2026 | MT | 2 | HARLOWTON MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87529162 | Apr 6, 2026 | WI | 3 | SOUTH RANGE WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87456321 | Mar 25, 2026 | MN | 3 | MOORHEAD MN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87310043 | Mar 17, 2026 | SD | 1 | SISSETON SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87314039 | Mar 13, 2026 | KS | 3 | ks-wilson-county---205 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87279836 | Mar 12, 2026 | SD | 2 | SISSETON SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87319116 | Mar 11, 2026 | MN | 3 | SAGINAW MN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87249793 | Mar 10, 2026 | SD | 1 | SISSETON SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (174 rows) View all 174 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH0253156637 | Aug 15, 2025 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0073142682 | Jan 14, 2025 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003359490 | Nov 9, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0242965360 | Oct 21, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000123833 | Sep 27, 2024 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000111214 | Sep 18, 2024 | MO | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0245093274 | May 29, 2024 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0241030152 | Apr 12, 2024 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009404893 | Apr 11, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND0001150508 | Feb 27, 2024 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003330751 | Feb 16, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6M68HQE1YO | Jun 14, 2023 | TX | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| IN0904232006 | Feb 17, 2023 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0225153325 | Aug 18, 2022 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0221960190 | Jul 15, 2022 | MN | 3 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MN0220890325 | Mar 30, 2022 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0212620157 | Sep 19, 2021 | MN | 0 | 14 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000114093 | Jun 4, 2021 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0211070137 | Apr 17, 2021 | MN | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| MO0000089438 | Feb 15, 2021 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000113369 | Feb 13, 2021 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0210440014 | Feb 13, 2021 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0210160089 | Jan 16, 2021 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000112789 | Dec 17, 2020 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0202012654 | Oct 12, 2020 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2012 | MC170594-B | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
| Apr 13, 2012 | MC84-B | GRANT | PERMIT | GRANT → |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | P04228275 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 31, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | P04200600 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2025 | REPLACED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 612419262 | 84 | — | Oct 25, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| THE GUARANTEE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA USA | TM5154543 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 25, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| THE GUARANTEE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA USA | TM5137735 | SURETY | — | Apr 20, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | MIM 82 78 67 | CARGO | — | Sep 10, 2004 | Nov 4, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | NIFAM1000359450-1 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2003 | Sep 30, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | NIFAM1000359450-1 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2003 | Aug 31, 2024 | REPLACED |
| VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC. | FAM077271 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 25, 1993 | Nov 1, 2003 | REPLACED |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | IMC697507 | CARGO | — | Aug 14, 1986 | Sep 29, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | IMC697507 | CARGO | — | Aug 14, 1986 | Sep 10, 2004 | REPLACED |
| VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC. | FAMO77271 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 14, 1986 | Apr 20, 2000 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 31, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Sep 30, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 31, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 25, 2023
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Oct 25, 2023insuranceCANCEL — THE GUARANTEE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA USA
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Nov 4, 2015insuranceCANCEL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — THE GUARANTEE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA USA
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Apr 27, 2012
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Nov 16, 2005
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Sep 29, 2004insuranceTERM/CANCL — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 16, 2004
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Sep 10, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 1, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC.
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Apr 20, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC.
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Jun 10, 1993
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Jun 29, 1984
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May 9, 1984
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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| SISSETON SD | SD | 23 | 4 |
| JOLIETTE ND | ND | 22 | 3 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 21 | 2 |
| BUXTON ND | ND | 14 | 1 |
| CARPIO ND | ND | 14 | 2 |
| MOORHEAD MN | MN | 12 | 1 |
| SOUTH RANGE WI | WI | 9 | 0 |
| ERSKINE MN | MN | 6 | 0 |
| WARROAD | MN | 6 | 0 |
| FARGO ND | ND | 6 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 35 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Requiring or permitting a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle driver to drive more than 11 hours | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC170594
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
91X policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
84 policy on file
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THE GUARANTEE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA USA
SURETY policy on file
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CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO policy on file
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 16,884 carriers served
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351 inspections
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174 reportable crashes
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