SHORTHORN LLC
DBA: SHORTHORN CARGO
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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SHORTHORN LLC (USDOT 3856749) 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: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3856749/ As of: Jul 18, 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 1.2% vs peer median 1.3% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 34.5% vs peer median 18.2% (worse). n=10994 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jun 29, 2025
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1407566ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 89 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 56 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 24 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Tow-away | 3 | 3 | 14 | 20 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 4 | 14 | 21 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 346 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 277 | 277 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 9 | 46 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.25% | 16.61% | — |
| 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
SHORTHORN LLC is a motor carrier based in WAUWATOSA, WI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3856749. 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 90 power units and 90 drivers, with 346 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 34.5%. 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.
SHORTHORN LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 90 power units and 90 drivers, based in Wauwatosa, WI. Across 254 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 19.3% out-of-service rate, with 21 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
254 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 362% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (20) and NC (14), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
19.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (53.2% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 22 times, 22 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 90 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 90 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 10,994 ACTIVE carriers operating 45–135 power units (±50% of this carrier's 90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 22 | 8 | 36.4% | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 17 | 5 | 29.4% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 16 | 0 | 0.0% | May 27, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 16 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 13 | 2 | 15.4% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 11 | 3 | 27.3% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 10 | 4 | 40.0% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 9 | 4 | 44.4% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | May 21, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | May 16, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Jun 6, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Nov 19, 2024 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 8, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 4 | 3 | 75.0% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Idaho (ID) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 21, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 9, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 5, 2024 |
| Maine (ME) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 7, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 264 | |
| Wabash National | 124 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 86 | |
| Volvo | 19 | |
| Great Dane | 17 | |
| Utility | 17 | |
| Vanguard | 13 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.11 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 17 | — | 0.40 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 50 | — | 6.09 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 77 | — | 5.32 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (346 rows) View all 346 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88420094 | Jul 15, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88407515 | Jul 14, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88388560 | Jul 12, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 88386279 | Jul 10, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88372287 | Jul 8, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88343711 | Jul 7, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A1-TAORETA | Yes |
| 88335902 | Jul 7, 2026 | WY | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 88316109 | Jul 1, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 88283798 | Jun 30, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88295630 | Jun 29, 2026 | NM | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88264188 | Jun 27, 2026 | UT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88238392 | Jun 24, 2026 | WY | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88238366 | Jun 23, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 88203106 | Jun 20, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.51A-SOUT, 392.2-SLLLR | Yes |
| 88114413 | Jun 11, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 88090896 | Jun 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88064917 | Jun 5, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88048517 | Jun 3, 2026 | CO | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88022471 | Jun 2, 2026 | LA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 88022690 | Jun 1, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87989426 | May 27, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87951517 | May 24, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLML | No |
| 87944693 | May 22, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87933617 | May 21, 2026 | ID | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 87932392 | May 21, 2026 | MO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
Recent Crashes (24 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ0I26012988 | Mar 3, 2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0I26010888 | Feb 21, 2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0263037535 | Jan 23, 2026 | OH | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX004047682 | Nov 30, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0255180849 | Sep 22, 2025 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX78VFHQE1AR | Sep 5, 2025 | TX | 0 | 3 | No | No | Injury |
| FL2701405105 | Jul 22, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400281304 | Jul 2, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000125786 | Jun 28, 2025 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY4081023200 | May 22, 2025 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2025E29381 | Feb 3, 2025 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003705535 | Jan 28, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2025001586 | Jan 28, 2025 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904649384 | Jan 7, 2025 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000111484 | Jan 5, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT2450204441 | Dec 8, 2024 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT2450204440 | Dec 8, 2024 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX70V8HQE1N9 | Nov 25, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT2450203902 | Nov 24, 2024 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0202414394 | Oct 20, 2024 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD24S0004112 | Oct 4, 2024 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0024214163 | Feb 3, 2024 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003184921 | Oct 14, 2023 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000104899 | Oct 11, 2023 | MO | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2022 | MC1407566-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCAL000011-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Jun 29, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SUTTON NATIONAL | SNWH020197-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 14, 2024 | Jun 29, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SUTTON NATIONAL | SNWH020197-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 29, 2024 | Dec 14, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SUTTON NATIONAL | SNWH020197-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 29, 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | REPLACED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFXWI001889-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 29, 2023 | Jun 29, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA963895706 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 2, 2022 | Jul 18, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA963895706 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 2, 2022 | Jun 29, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 29, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SUTTON NATIONAL
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Jun 26, 2025
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Dec 14, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — SUTTON NATIONAL
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Nov 14, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SUTTON NATIONAL
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Jun 29, 2024insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 27, 2024
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Jul 18, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 29, 2023
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Jun 29, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 9, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CACHE CREEK SCALE | CA | 5 | 2 |
| LONDON | KY | 5 | 2 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 5 | 1 |
| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 4 | 0 |
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 4 | 2 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 3 | 2 |
| LIMON CO | CO | 3 | 1 |
| FROSTBURG MD | MD | 3 | 1 |
| WIBAUX MT | MT | 3 | 0 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 3 | 2 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 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 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 3 | 2 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC1407566
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KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SUTTON NATIONAL
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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