CERTAIN MOTOR FREIGHT LLC
Joins 30 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Nov 1, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Prior insurance gap · 307 days Mar 1, 2023 → Jan 2, 2024
- Common (Property) gap · 303 days Inactive Mar 7, 2023 → reinstated Jan 4, 2024
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 64.7% vs 23.4% national (+41.3 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CERTAIN MOTOR FREIGHT LLC (USDOT 3912649) 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: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 307 days — Mar 1, 2023 → Jan 2, 2024 • Common (Property) gap · 303 days — Inactive Mar 7, 2023 → reinstated Jan 4, 2024 • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 64.7% vs 23.4% national (+41.3 pts). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3912649/ As of: Nov 1, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Nov 1, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 84/100). 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 · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 84/100). 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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: Peer OOS benchmark not available for this carrier.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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: Caution.
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC · BMC-91X · $750,000
1 active liability filing
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 2024-01-04 (1,033 days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceUNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INCPolicy effective Jan 21, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1452642ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 46 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.67% | 23.33% | — |
| 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%).
Risk Signals
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 7, 2023 to Jan 4, 2024 (303 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 1, 2023 to Jan 2, 2024 (307 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 4, 2024 to Dec 6, 2024 (2 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (23 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Tennessee (TN) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 26, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 29 | |
| Stoughton | 18 | |
| Volvo | 15 | |
| Great Dane | 14 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 6 |
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 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 1.64 | 2 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 1.21 | 1 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 16.85 | 17 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (46 rows) View all 46 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89384542 | Oct 26, 2026 | MO | 2 | BLOOMSDALE MO | — | 4 | 395.3B2-HOSPDIT, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 395.3A2-HOSPD | Yes |
| 89361260 | Oct 26, 2026 | IA | 3 | IA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | No |
| 89300347 | Oct 19, 2026 | AL | 3 | FORT PAYNE AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.3AII, 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 89197528 | Oct 7, 2026 | MI | 2 | MONROE SCALE S/B | — | 3 | 392.2-SLLMF, 393.30-B, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 89140073 | Sep 29, 2026 | AL | 3 | ATTALLA AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | No |
| 88764160 | Aug 20, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.48A-BIBD | Yes |
| 88022855 | Jun 1, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87199591 | Mar 2, 2026 | LA | 3 | HAMMOND LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8A, 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 87109998 | Feb 20, 2026 | LA | 3 | HAUGHTON LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 87040265 | Feb 12, 2026 | AL | 1 | HEFLIN AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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15 | 393.11A1-LTSM, 396.3A1-BALR, 393.75A1-TFBMF | Yes |
| 86612549 | Dec 16, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86488938 | Dec 4, 2025 | OH | 3 | WILMINGTON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85892148 | Sep 25, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 85789545 | Sep 15, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLL, 395.34A1-ELDDFN | No |
| 85067861 | Jun 25, 2025 | TN | 3 | RICEVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84961169 | Jun 10, 2025 | GA | 3 | VALDOSTA GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 84912075 | Jun 9, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 84880290 | Jun 4, 2025 | TN | 3 | KNOXVILLE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84881572 | May 30, 2025 | GA | 3 | DARIEN GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 84381809 | Apr 11, 2025 | TN | 3 | COTTONTOWN TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 84385047 | Apr 9, 2025 | FL | 2 | JASPER FL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84316898 | Apr 3, 2025 | MI | 2 | WB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.60C | No |
| 84265649 | Mar 28, 2025 | TN | 3 | ARDMORE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84208770 | Mar 22, 2025 | MI | 1 | mi-sb-75-@-ready |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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22 | 396.3A1-TAOCV, 393.207F-SDAS, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 84131446 | Mar 13, 2025 | IL | 3 | 57 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0004679854 | Jul 31, 2024 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 letters, 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.
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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| Jan 4, 2024 | MC1452642-C | Reinstatement Letter | Reinstatement | Reinstatement Letter → |
| Sep 2, 2022 | MC1452642-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
| Jul 12, 2022 | MC91-P | Grant Decision Notice | Permit | Grant Decision Notice → |
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 | URG-01769-01 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 21, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01769-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 6, 2025 | Feb 20, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01769-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 6, 2025 | Jan 21, 2026 | REPLACED |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01769 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2025 | Dec 6, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01769 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 26, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01769 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 26, 2025 | Oct 17, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01769 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 14, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01769 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 6, 2024 | Feb 14, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 2 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 4, 2024 to Dec 6, 2024 | ||||||
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-436875-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 2, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-436875-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 2, 2024 | Jan 2, 2024 | REPLACED |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-436875-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 2, 2024 | Apr 5, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-436875-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 2, 2024 | Jan 2, 2024 | REPLACED |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-436875-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 2, 2024 | Oct 21, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-436875-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 2, 2024 | Jan 2, 2024 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 307 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 1, 2023 to Jan 2, 2024 | ||||||
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-972546-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 29, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-972546-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 29, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 20, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
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Jan 21, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
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Dec 8, 2025
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Dec 6, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
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Oct 17, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
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Oct 3, 2025
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Oct 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
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Aug 29, 2025
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Aug 26, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
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Feb 14, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
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Dec 9, 2024
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Dec 4, 2024insuranceCANCEL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 4, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 2 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 6, 2024)
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Oct 21, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 5, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 4, 2024
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Jan 2, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 7, 2023
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Mar 7, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 7, 2023authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 303 days (through Jan 4, 2024)
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Mar 1, 2023insuranceCANCEL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2023insurance gapCoverage gap: 307 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 2, 2024)
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Nov 30, 2022
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Nov 29, 2022insuranceCANCEL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON | KY | 3 | 1 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 3 | 2 |
| JASPER FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| BLOOMSDALE MO | MO | 2 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 1 |
| WILMINGTON OH | OH | 2 | 0 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 2 | 1 |
| ATTALLA AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| FORT PAYNE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| HEFLIN AL | AL | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours of Service | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1452642
common · ACTIVE · MC
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UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
91X policy on file
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EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INC
BOC-3 process agent · 55,808 carriers served
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46 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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1 reportable crash
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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Insurance-lapse watch (HIGH)
BMC-91 filing instability timeline and classification rules
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How FMCSA safety ratings work
BASIC percentiles and compliance review context
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BOC-3 process agents explained
Why every interstate carrier must file a process agent
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
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Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop
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Book / don't book
PASS / CAUTION / REJECT triage from public filings.
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Insurance check
BIPD gaps, cargo filings, and lapse-watch tier.
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Cancel desk
Pending L&I cancellations and coverage gaps.
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Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.