IKKO LOGISTICS LLC
Joins 49 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (Benchmark Specialty Insurance Company) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Sep 24, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Brokers & shippers · booking check
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
Caution
Policy effective
· Jun 25, 2026
Review these
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 10.3% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 38.1% vs peer 14.3% Details →
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — IKKO LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 3793627) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 10.3% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 38.1% vs peer 14.3% On file: • 2 active operating authorities • Active insurance on file — Benchmark Specialty Insurance Company · BMC-91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3793627/ As of: Sep 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 3793627
Active
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Company officer: ROMEO ARAMA
General Freight
Based in WOODRIDGE, IL
Insurance watch: HIGH
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.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
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.
Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100
Driver OOS 10.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 38.1% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=52551 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-watch tier
HIGH · 35/100
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.
Operating authority
Insurance
2 active liability filings
BOC-3 agent
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
3793627
In FMCSA records since
Jan 6, 2022 (~4y)
MC / docket
MC1362695
Company officer
ROMEO ARAMA
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size
18 units
Drivers
19
Annual mileage
1,420,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (630) 468-1911
Email: [email protected]
Physical
7501 LEMONT ROAD S SUITE 20A
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
3793627
In FMCSA records since
Jan 6, 2022 (~4y)
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
1,420,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
38.1%
vs
23.4%
+14.7 pts
Driver OOS Rate
10.3%
vs
6.7%
+3.6 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.86
vs
1.80
-0.94
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.6%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
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.
Broker setup by MC age
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Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2022-06-16 (1,562 days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
Related filings
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InsuranceBenchmark Specialty Insurance CompanyPolicy effective Jun 25, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1362695ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 18 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 69 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 12.24% | 16.33% | — |
| 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%).
Power Units
18
Drivers
19
Inspections
69
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
38.1%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
Authorities
2
2 active
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 38.1% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 52,551 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–27 power units (±50% of this carrier's 18 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
10.3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 52,551 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +10.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
38.1%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 52,551 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +23.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (31 months)
2023-10
2026-09
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas (AR) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jun 28, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 25, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Maine (ME) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | May 27, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 8, 2024 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 21, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 3, 2024 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 24, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.25 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 8 | — | 0.84 | 1 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | — | 8.43 | 8 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | — | 4.94 | 5 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (69 rows) View all 69 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89032282 | Sep 16, 2026 | SD | 3 | PLANKINTON SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89010840 | Sep 16, 2026 | IA | 3 | SIOUX CITY IA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 88878932 | Sep 2, 2026 | KY | 1 | FRANKLIN KY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88847278 | Aug 29, 2026 | IA | 3 | IA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88812935 | Aug 26, 2026 | NM | 1 | NM |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88738549 | Aug 18, 2026 | AL | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 395.8E-HOSPDELDT, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.55C1-B | Yes |
| 88702588 | Aug 11, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 88614608 | Aug 5, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88589641 | Aug 1, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88508261 | Jul 23, 2026 | MO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88371348 | Jul 9, 2026 | AR | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.78A-WS, 393.11A1-LCHL, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 88277894 | Jun 28, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88004573 | May 30, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 87964947 | May 27, 2026 | ME | 1 | PITTSFIELD - SCALES NB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Yes |
| 87971052 | May 25, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87682790 | Apr 24, 2026 | FL | 2 | JASPER FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 87481625 | Apr 2, 2026 | AR | 3 | HAZEN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLFC | No |
| 87488270 | Apr 1, 2026 | TX | 1 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.5B | No |
| 87388955 | Mar 22, 2026 | AR | 3 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87369622 | Mar 19, 2026 | IN | 3 | LAFAYETTE IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87295252 | Mar 13, 2026 | NM | 2 | TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 383.23A2 | Yes |
| 87189332 | Mar 2, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-s |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2IRP | No |
| 87168966 | Feb 26, 2026 | TN | 3 | COOKEVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87143824 | Feb 24, 2026 | CO | 3 | TRINIDAD CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87104192 | Feb 19, 2026 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0009985278 | Jul 26, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2022 | MC1362695-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark Specialty Insurance Company | FLBSIC161102449 | BMC-91X | — | Jun 25, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-02449 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 29, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-IL-0004890-25 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 10, 2025 | Mar 7, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-IL-0004890-25 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 10, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA995455579 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 9, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA995455579 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 7, 2025 | Jul 9, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066110 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 17, 2024 | Apr 7, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066110 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 22, 2023 | May 17, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066110 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 17, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 | REPLACED |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | 21100-F24342-22 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 17, 2022 | May 17, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 5, 2026insuranceCANCEL — Benchmark Specialty Insurance Company
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Jul 22, 2026insuranceCANCEL — Benchmark Specialty Insurance Company
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Jul 22, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice
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Jun 22, 2026authorityOperating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice — Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)Details →
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Apr 30, 2026
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Apr 29, 2026insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
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Mar 7, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
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Feb 12, 2026
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Jul 10, 2025
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Jul 10, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jul 10, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
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Jul 9, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 7, 2025insuranceCANCEL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 2, 2025
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May 17, 2024insuranceCANCEL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 14, 2024
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Jun 22, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 17, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — STAR MUTUAL RRG
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Jun 16, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| JASPER FL | FL | 2 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 2 | 0 |
| CAMBRIDGE SCALES | OH | 2 | 1 |
| US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE | TX | 2 | 1 |
| HAZEN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| TRINIDAD CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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69 inspections
1 reportable crash
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Field change history
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Authority Records
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Docket MC1362695
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
Insurance Carriers
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Benchmark Specialty Insurance Company
BMC-91X policy on file
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BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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SOUTHWIND 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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AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STAR MUTUAL RRG
BIPD/Primary policy on file
Process Agent (BOC-3)
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 128,463 carriers served
Carrier Records
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69 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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1 reportable crash
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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Explainers
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Insurance-lapse watch (HIGH)
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BASIC percentiles and compliance review context
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