DANIEL K STEPHENS
GIBBON, NE
DBA: THUNDERBOLT EXPRESS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Contract (Property) gap · 150 days Inactive May 2, 2011 → reinstated Sep 29, 2011
- Contract (Property) gap · 448 days Inactive Apr 21, 2003 → reinstated Jul 12, 2004
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 10 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- FMCSA cargo filing on file · CARGO GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
- 1 active operating authority
- Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DANIEL K STEPHENS (USDOT 377911) 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): DANIEL STEPHENS (Company officer); DANIEL STEPHENS (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Contract (Property) gap · 150 days — Inactive May 2, 2011 → reinstated Sep 29, 2011 • Contract (Property) gap · 448 days — Inactive Apr 21, 2003 → reinstated Jul 12, 2004 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 10 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · CARGO — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/377911/ As of: Jul 23, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). 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 100% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=331340 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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 · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
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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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Jul 24, 2013
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC168951ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 6 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 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
DANIEL K STEPHENS is a corporation based in GIBBON, NE, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 377911. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 2 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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.
DANIEL K STEPHENS is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Gibbon, NE. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract and common.
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NE (2) and NM (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (50.0% of violations); top code 393.45 (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Great Dane, Peterbilt, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,340 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from May 2, 2011 to Sep 29, 2011 (150 days)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 21, 2003 to Jul 12, 2004 (448 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Peterbilt | 4 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Timpte | 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 | 1 | — | 0.28 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | 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 (6 rows) View all 6 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87718292 | Apr 28, 2026 | KS | 2 | BELLEVILLE KS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 60D | No |
| 85957914 | Oct 2, 2025 | CO | 3 | WOODROW CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A | No |
| 84306183 | Apr 3, 2025 | NE | 3 | FREMONT SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83344964 | Dec 6, 2024 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81922957 | Jun 18, 2024 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45 | Yes |
| 79762025 | Sep 26, 2023 | NE | 3 | WAVERLY RT 6 SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| CO2023001791 | Dec 7, 2023 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0222006828 | Mar 5, 2022 | NE | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NE0222006526 | Mar 5, 2022 | NE | 0 | 8 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2021001985 | Dec 26, 2021 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY0202107168 | Jul 3, 2021 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0217027933 | Jun 23, 2017 | NE | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0028117401 | Apr 23, 2002 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0199033923 | May 8, 1999 | NE | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| NE0199023642 | Feb 9, 1999 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS0009201793 | Sep 27, 1993 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 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 | |
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| Sep 29, 2011 | MC168951-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 12, 2004 | MC168951-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jun 30, 2004 | MC168951 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (44 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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| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP05550A | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 24, 2013 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8158383 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2013 | Jul 24, 2013 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8158383 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2012 | Jun 19, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8158383 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 17, 2011 | May 15, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8158383 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 21, 2011 | Oct 17, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660 8183P263 | CARGO | — | Jul 5, 2010 | Jul 5, 2010 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660 5149R962 | CARGO | — | Jul 5, 2010 | Nov 30, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660 8183P263 | CARGO | — | Jul 5, 2010 | Aug 11, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05937601 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 5, 2010 | Apr 23, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN653334 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 5, 2009 | Jul 5, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN653334 | CARGO | — | Jul 5, 2009 | Jul 5, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT779774-8008-081 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 5, 2008 | Jul 5, 2009 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT779774-8008-081 | CARGO | — | Jul 5, 2008 | Jul 5, 2009 | REPLACED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 477919 | CARGO | — | Jul 5, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 477919 | CARGO | — | Jul 5, 2008 | Jul 5, 2008 | REPLACED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 477919 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 5, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 477919 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 5, 2008 | Jul 5, 2008 | REPLACED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 477863 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 5, 2007 | Jul 5, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 477863 | CARGO | — | Jul 5, 2007 | Jul 5, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 467138 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 5, 2006 | Jul 5, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 467138 | CARGO | — | Jul 5, 2006 | Jul 5, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 464578 | CARGO | — | Jul 5, 2005 | Jul 5, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 464578 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 5, 2005 | Jul 5, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 440198 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 5, 2004 | Jul 5, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C314486 | CARGO | — | Jul 5, 2004 | Jul 5, 2005 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 30, 2018insuranceCANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Jul 24, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 19, 2013insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 15, 2012insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 20, 2012
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Oct 17, 2011insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 29, 2011
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May 2, 2011
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May 2, 2011authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 2, 2011authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 2, 2011authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 150 days (through Sep 29, 2011)
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Apr 23, 2011insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 11, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Jul 7, 2010
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Jul 5, 2010insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 5, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Jul 5, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2008insuranceTERM/CANCL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 5, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 5, 2008insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 30, 2008
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Jul 5, 2007insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 2, 2007
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Jul 5, 2006
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Jul 5, 2006insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 5, 2005
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Jul 5, 2005insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 5, 2005insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 13, 2004
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Oct 23, 2003insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 23, 2003insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 23, 2003authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 23, 2003authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 21, 2003
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Apr 21, 2003
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Apr 21, 2003authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 448 days (through Jul 12, 2004)
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Feb 5, 2003insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Feb 2, 2003insuranceCANCEL — FIRST FINANCIAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 2, 2003authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 2, 2003authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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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| WOODROW CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| BELLEVILLE KS | KS | 1 | 0 |
| FREMONT SCALE | NE | 1 | 0 |
| WAVERLY RT 6 SCALE | NE | 1 | 0 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC168951
common · ACTIVE · MC
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO policy on file
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FIRST FINANCIAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
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10 reportable crashes
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