- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 231 days (since Dec 1, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
NORTH SOUTH ART TRANSFER INC
DBA: NSA TRANSFER
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 231 days (since Dec 1, 2025).
- 1 fatality on crash record 2 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — NORTH SOUTH ART TRANSFER INC (USDOT 394246) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): ROBERT L BARDWELL (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 231 days (since Dec 1, 2025). Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 2 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/394246/ As of: Jul 20, 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 F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 69/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 69/100 — letter capped at F. 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.
No active BIPD/Primary on file since Dec 1, 2025.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331373 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: Do not book.
Uninsured since Dec 1, 2025
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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InsuranceTHE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICAPolicy effective Dec 15, 1988
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 8 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 1 | 1 | 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
NORTH SOUTH ART TRANSFER INC is a corporation based in GAINESVILLE, VA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 394246. 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 3 power units and 6 drivers, with 8 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.
NORTH SOUTH ART TRANSFER INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 6 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Gainesville, VA. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 86% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NC (1 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Freightliner is the most-inspected make.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,373 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 (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 14, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 3 |
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 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 4.00 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 82899458 | Oct 14, 2024 | NC | 1 | CUMBERLAND COUNTY, I-95, S |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.47E | No |
| 80729183 | Jan 30, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79693009 | Sep 19, 2023 | VA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79115511 | Jul 12, 2023 | CT | 3 | WATERBURY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78965840 | Jun 20, 2023 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78921942 | Jun 19, 2023 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78463591 | Apr 26, 2023 | NJ | 3 | nj-lincoln-tunnel/weehawken |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78314125 | Apr 10, 2023 | MD | 2 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY | — | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| MD23A1091521 | Dec 13, 2023 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0103189780 | Jun 20, 2011 | NC | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC217326 | common | INACTIVE | — |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (23 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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| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0542550 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2020 | Dec 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 73600270 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2017 | Oct 26, 2020 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07889003 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2016 | Oct 26, 2017 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07889003 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2016 | Dec 6, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07889002 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2015 | Oct 26, 2016 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07889001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2014 | Oct 26, 2015 | REPLACED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0737841 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2013 | Oct 26, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0737803 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2012 | Oct 26, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0737778 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2011 | Oct 26, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0737756 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2010 | Oct 26, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0737722 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2009 | Oct 26, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0737671 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2008 | Oct 26, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0732885 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2007 | Oct 26, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0730347 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2006 | Oct 26, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0727534 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2005 | Oct 26, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0723034 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2004 | Oct 26, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0718664 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2003 | Oct 26, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0712684 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2002 | Oct 26, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| WESTERN WORLD INSURANCE CO | TAP0708860 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2001 | Oct 26, 2002 | REPLACED |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AS1351279127010 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2000 | Oct 26, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | AT05501889 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 23, 1999 | Oct 26, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | TP333781 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 23, 1994 | Sep 23, 1999 | REPLACED |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | MTCIO5408581 | 34 | — | Dec 15, 1988 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 8, 2025
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Dec 8, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 8, 2021
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Oct 26, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 6, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 26, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 26, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 26, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 26, 2014insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 24, 2014
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Oct 26, 2013insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 15, 2013
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Oct 26, 2012
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Oct 26, 2012insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 26, 2011
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Oct 26, 2011insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 26, 2010insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 20, 2010
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Oct 26, 2009insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 20, 2009
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Oct 26, 2008insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 16, 2008
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Oct 26, 2007insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 22, 2007
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Oct 26, 2006
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Oct 26, 2006insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 26, 2005insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 24, 2005
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Oct 26, 2004insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 21, 2004
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Oct 26, 2003insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 26, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — WESTERN WORLD INSURANCE CO
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Oct 26, 2001insuranceCANCEL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 11, 2000
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Oct 26, 2000insuranceCANCEL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 23, 1999insuranceTERM/REPL — FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT
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Jul 27, 1993
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Mar 4, 1993
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Jul 30, 1992
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| WATERBURY | CT | 1 | 0 |
| PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| CUMBERLAND COUNTY, I-95, S | NC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
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Docket MC217326
common · INACTIVE · MC
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESTERN WORLD INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
34 policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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8 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify NORTH SOUTH ART TRANSFER INC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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