- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 207 days (since Feb 25, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
PARAM CARGO INC
PARAM CARGO INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 2 drivers, based in Santa Clara, CA. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 16.7% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is on file.
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 207 days (since Feb 25, 2026).
- BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PARAM CARGO INC (USDOT 3633846) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 207 days (since Feb 25, 2026). Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 5.00% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 22.2% vs peer 0.00% On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3633846/ As of: Sep 20, 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 · F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 38/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating, booking verdict, or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 38/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating, booking verdict, or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
No active BIPD/Primary on file since Feb 25, 2026.
Driver OOS 5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 22.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=233843 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: Do not book.
Uninsured since Feb 25, 2026
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.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2021-12-17 (1,738 days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 21 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5.56% | 11.11% | — |
| 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.
PARAM CARGO INC had 18 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 16.7%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 9.0.
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (9) and OR (3).
16.7% out-of-service rate, near the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (11.1% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, 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 233,843 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 29, 2022 to Dec 1, 2022 (2 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 1, 2023 to Dec 4, 2023 (3 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (11 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 10, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 16 | |
| Utility | 11 | |
| Kenworth | 4 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 1.23 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 7.50 | 8 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 9.30 | 9 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (21 rows) View all 21 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87156281 | Feb 26, 2026 | CA | 3 | SB I-5 TO ROTH RD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 85753151 | Sep 3, 2025 | CA | 2 | GILROY IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.75A1-TEPBM | No |
| 85678476 | Sep 2, 2025 | AZ | 1 | SEDONA AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.203E-CBP, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85624814 | Aug 27, 2025 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.75A3-ATIS, 393.60C | Yes |
| 85402269 | Aug 1, 2025 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.47E | No |
| 85524528 | Jul 28, 2025 | CA | 3 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85334468 | Jul 23, 2025 | WA | 2 | GRANDVIEW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85249554 | Jul 16, 2025 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 85239599 | Jul 16, 2025 | OR | 2 | WOODBURN OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.201A-FRCLS, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 395.8A | No |
| 85035665 | Jun 24, 2025 | OR | 3 | WOODBURN OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84935908 | Jun 11, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-88 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84916134 | Jun 9, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84444044 | Apr 18, 2025 | CA | 3 | I-680 NB NO MISSION GRADE CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.93A-SBA, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 84441592 | Apr 16, 2025 | NE | 3 | NORTH PLATTE EAST BOUND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84203112 | Mar 20, 2025 | AZ | 2 | FLAGSTAFF AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.75A3-ATIS, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 84173980 | Mar 19, 2025 | OR | 3 | WOODBURN OR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83126063 | Nov 10, 2024 | UT | 3 | ECHO UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.24, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 83005386 | Oct 23, 2024 | CA | 3 | I-80 AT APPLEGATE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11A1-LRLM, 392.2-SLLS3 | Yes |
| 81723773 | May 26, 2024 | NM | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81213123 | Mar 24, 2024 | CA | 2 | WESTBOUND ANTELOPE SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75(a)(3), 395.24(c)(2)(iii), 393.60(e) | Yes |
| 79627849 | Sep 10, 2023 | AR | 3 | CONWAY COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC1347014 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2021 | MC1347014-P | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | RKT0718-1648-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 4, 2025 | Feb 25, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2024-5375 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 4, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | REPLACED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2024-5375 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 4, 2024 | Dec 4, 2025 | REPLACED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2024-5375 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 4, 2024 | Jul 13, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2024-5375 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 4, 2024 | Nov 28, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2024-5375 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 4, 2024 | Jul 9, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2024-5375 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 4, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | REPLACED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2024-5375 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 4, 2024 | Oct 10, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2024-5375 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 4, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | REPLACED |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-450330-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 4, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 | REPLACED |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-450330-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 4, 2023 | Dec 4, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-450330-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 4, 2023 | Nov 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 3 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 1, 2023 to Dec 4, 2023 | ||||||
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2022-4120 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2022-4120 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 1, 2022 | Jan 22, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2022-4120 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 2 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 29, 2022 to Dec 1, 2022 | ||||||
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC21120001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 29, 2021 | Nov 29, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 3, 2026
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Mar 3, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 25, 2026insuranceCANCEL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
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Dec 4, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Dec 2, 2025
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Nov 28, 2025insuranceCANCEL — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Oct 10, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Sep 19, 2025
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Jul 13, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Jul 9, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Jun 27, 2025
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Jun 13, 2025
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Dec 4, 2024
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Dec 4, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Dec 4, 2024insuranceCANCEL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 1, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 7, 2023
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Dec 4, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 1, 2023insuranceCANCEL — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Dec 1, 2023insurance gapCoverage gap: 3 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 4, 2023)
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Jan 22, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Jan 20, 2023
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Dec 5, 2022
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Dec 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Nov 29, 2022insuranceCANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 29, 2022insurance gapCoverage gap: 2 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 1, 2022)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOODBURN OR | OR | 3 | 0 |
| CONWAY COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| FLAGSTAFF AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| SEDONA AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I-680 NB NO MISSION GRADE CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(e) | Windshield - Obstructed. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1347014
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UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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