METRO TOWING LLC
LEXINGTON, KY
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 fatality on crash record 10 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — METRO TOWING LLC (USDOT 393504) 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 Officer(s): PATRICIA CASEY (Partner); PATRICIA CASEY (Partner 2) Organization: PARTNERSHIP Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 10 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • Insurance on file · $750,000 — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/393504/ As of: Jul 19, 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 100/100). 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 100/100). 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 0% vs peer median 9.5% (better). n=89177 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.
1 active liability policy · 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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InsuranceEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Feb 20, 2019
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Trucks | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 11 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 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
METRO TOWING LLC is a partnership based in LEXINGTON, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 393504. 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 10 power units and 10 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file. 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.
METRO TOWING LLC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 10 drivers, organized as a partnership, with 10 years on FMCSA's records, based in Lexington, KY. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 133% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in KY (7 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (63.6% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Dodge are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 89,177 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 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 |
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| Kentucky (KY) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 25, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Kenworth | 4 | |
| Peterbilt | 3 | |
| Dodge | 2 | |
| Ram | 2 | |
| Trailer | 2 |
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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 2.16 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | 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 (11 rows) View all 11 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88241989 | Jun 25, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 86046708 | Oct 13, 2025 | KY | 3 | SHELBYVILLE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84985128 | Jun 18, 2025 | KY | 1 | LEXINGTON |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.60D, 393.95F | No |
| 84984986 | Jun 18, 2025 | KY | 1 | LEXINGTON |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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3 | 392.2MI, 393.60D, 396.17C | No |
| 84025020 | Mar 4, 2025 | KY | 3 | PARIS |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 83193669 | Nov 18, 2024 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 82691606 | Sep 17, 2024 | KY | 2 | RICHMOND |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
| 82483678 | Aug 26, 2024 | KY | 2 | LEXINGTON |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81059630 | Mar 8, 2024 | KY | 3 | LEXINGTON |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.82(a)(1) | No |
| 79829390 | Oct 3, 2023 | KY | 2 | RICHMOND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79516910 | Aug 28, 2023 | KY | 1 | LEXINGTON |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.11(b)(4), 393.17(b), 396.17(c) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| KY0071831186 | Aug 22, 2016 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0071786736 | Jun 11, 2016 | KY | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| KY0071618840 | Jun 11, 2015 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0071400894 | Jan 6, 2014 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0071323405 | Jul 5, 2013 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0070846170 | May 4, 2010 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0070633810 | Nov 20, 2008 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0001526647 | Jan 8, 2004 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0000743911 | May 8, 2001 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0000057470 | Apr 26, 2000 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (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.
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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| Mar 8, 2016 | MC478640-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jun 24, 2004 | MC478640-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (25 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E99960 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 20, 2019 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 33.301807 | BIPD | — | Feb 20, 2016 | Feb 20, 2019 | REPLACED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK004263-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2015 | Feb 20, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK004263-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2014 | Feb 20, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK004263-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 18, 2013 | Feb 20, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK004263-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 3, 2013 | Dec 3, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK004263-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 3, 2013 | Nov 18, 2013 | REPLACED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK004263-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2013 | Jun 3, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0011186-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2012 | Feb 20, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | TWP DY00096 11 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2011 | Feb 20, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | TWP DY00096 11 | 34 | — | Feb 20, 2011 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | TWP DY00096 11 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2011 | Feb 20, 2012 | REPLACED |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | TWP DY00096 11 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2011 | Dec 31, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | TWP DY00096 11 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2011 | Feb 20, 2011 | REPLACED |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | TWP DY00096 11 | CARGO | — | Feb 20, 2011 | Feb 20, 2011 | REPLACED |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | TWP DY00096 11 | CARGO | — | Feb 20, 2011 | Feb 20, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | TWP DY00096 11 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2011 | Feb 20, 2011 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002851 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2010 | Feb 20, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002851 | CARGO | — | Feb 20, 2010 | Feb 20, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICTN0003030 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2009 | Feb 20, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | XA 2268633 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2007 | Feb 20, 2009 | REPLACED |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSN000011831 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2006 | Feb 20, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSN000010803 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2005 | Feb 20, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSN000009768 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2004 | Feb 20, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1791248-1 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 21, 2003 | Feb 20, 2004 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 17, 2025
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Feb 20, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 8, 2016
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Feb 29, 2016
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Feb 29, 2016authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 20, 2016insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 20, 2015insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 19, 2015
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Feb 20, 2014
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Feb 20, 2014insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 3, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 19, 2013
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Nov 18, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 3, 2013insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 17, 2013
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Feb 20, 2013
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Feb 20, 2013insuranceCANCEL — NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 20, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
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Feb 20, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
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Dec 31, 2011insuranceTERM/CANCL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
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Dec 12, 2011
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Feb 20, 2011insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Feb 20, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
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Feb 18, 2011
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Feb 20, 2010insuranceCANCEL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 18, 2010
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Feb 20, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 20, 2007insuranceCANCEL — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
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Feb 8, 2007
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Feb 24, 2006
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Feb 20, 2006insuranceCANCEL — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
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Feb 25, 2005
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Feb 20, 2005insuranceCANCEL — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
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Feb 20, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.17(b) | No/defective towaway lamps on rear unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC478640
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Docket MC1761511
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EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD policy on file
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PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
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11 inspections
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10 reportable crashes
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