WADSON TRANS LLC
WADSON TRANS LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in San Diego, CA. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 8.3% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
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 10.0% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — WADSON TRANS LLC (USDOT 3872512) 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 10.0% vs peer 0.00% On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — Truck Process Agents of America, Inc. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3872512/ As of: Sep 16, 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 · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 10% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=323883 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 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.
2 active liability filings
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 2022-06-20 (1,550 days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Nov 26, 2025
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Process AgentTruck Process Agents of America, Inc.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1418239ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 29 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 8.33% | 0% | — |
| 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.
WADSON TRANS LLC had 12 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 8.3%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 5.0.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (5) and AZ (3).
8.3% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, 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 323,883 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (16 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| California (CA) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 24, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 20, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 20 | |
| Utility | 5 | |
| CIMC | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Vagabond | 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 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.76 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 1.15 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 5.18 | 5 | — | 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 (29 rows) View all 29 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87482826 | Apr 1, 2026 | AZ | 3 | EHRENBERG AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 87428383 | Mar 26, 2026 | KS | 3 | LIBERAL KS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87461341 | Oct 21, 2025 | NM | 2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C | No |
| 85611856 | Aug 27, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-i-10-w/of-sr-78 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS4, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 85006320 | Jun 20, 2025 | TN | 3 | MASON TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 84557420 | Apr 16, 2025 | CA | 5 | 14778 CERES AVE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84557419 | Apr 16, 2025 | CA | 5 | 14778 CERES AVE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84557402 | Apr 16, 2025 | CA | 5 | 14778 CERES AVE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83976349 | Feb 24, 2025 | IN | 2 | RICHMOND IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 83604172 | Jan 14, 2025 | CA | 3 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A-HOSPVI, 395.24D-ELDPT | Yes |
| 83265233 | Nov 21, 2024 | AZ | 3 | BLACK CANYON CITY AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 82891444 | Oct 5, 2024 | AZ | 2 | QUARTZSITE AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.2, 395.22(g), 393.11(a)(1) | No |
| 82450715 | Aug 16, 2024 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81699683 | May 22, 2024 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81618246 | May 14, 2024 | WY | 3 | CHEYENNE I-80 POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.32(b) | No |
| 81443491 | Apr 22, 2024 | NJ | 2 | GREENWICH SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81298814 | Mar 19, 2024 | CA | 5 | 14778 CERES AVE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 81298797 | Mar 19, 2024 | CA | 5 | 14778 CERES AVE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80776933 | Feb 5, 2024 | NY | 3 | WOODBURY INSPECTION SITE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 79712504 | Sep 20, 2023 | CA | 1 | BLACKROCK PLATFORM SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79616815 | Sep 1, 2023 | GA | 2 | INTERSTATE HWY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.7(a), 392.2, 395.15(i)(9) | No |
| 79554856 | Aug 30, 2023 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| 79340707 | Aug 5, 2023 | LA | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.22(a), 392.22(b) | No |
| 79284012 | Jul 31, 2023 | AZ | 2 | INTERSTATE 10 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 395.3(a)(2), 383.23(a)(2), 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Yes |
| 79205636 | Jul 20, 2023 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ0000009944 | Feb 15, 2023 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 letters, 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.
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 | |
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| Jun 2, 2023 | MC1418239 | Name Change | Revocation | Name Change → |
| Jun 20, 2022 | MC1418239-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (19 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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| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006017 | 91X | $750,000 | Nov 26, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006017 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Nov 26, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006017 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006017 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006017 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 29, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006017 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 29, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006017 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006017 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71008961 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2024 | Jun 13, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71008961 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2024 | Oct 18, 2024 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71008961 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2024 | Nov 13, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71008961 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2024 | Aug 9, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71008961 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2024 | Jul 26, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS BSR 00001246-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 14, 2023 | Jun 13, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS BSR 00001246-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | REPLACED |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS BSR 00001246-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2023 | Jan 6, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000000660-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 27, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000000660-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2022 | Mar 25, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000000660-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2022 | Feb 27, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 30, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 28, 2025
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Nov 26, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 5, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 15, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 14, 2025
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Aug 13, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 30, 2025
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Jul 29, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 17, 2025
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Jun 13, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 13, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 21, 2024
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Oct 18, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 9, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 29, 2024
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Jul 26, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 17, 2024
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Jun 13, 2024insuranceCANCEL — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 6, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 15, 2023
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Dec 14, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 15, 2023
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Jun 13, 2023insuranceCANCEL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Mar 25, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Feb 28, 2023
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Feb 27, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Jun 20, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14778 CERES AVE | CA | 5 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 2 | 1 |
| INTERSTATE 10 | AZ | 2 | 1 |
| BLACK CANYON CITY AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| QUARTZSITE AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| BLACKROCK PLATFORM SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.22(a) | Failing to use hazard warning flashers | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1418239
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
BOC-3 process agent · 128,823 carriers served
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29 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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