ATA CARGO INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Common (Property) gap · 36 days Inactive Dec 29, 2025 → reinstated Feb 3, 2026
- 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 — ATA CARGO INC (USDOT 3984582) 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): SALYICHA TELEMYSHEVA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Common (Property) gap · 36 days — Inactive Dec 29, 2025 → reinstated Feb 3, 2026 • 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 — EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3984582/ 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 1.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 23.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197557 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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InsuranceEVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.Policy effective Jan 29, 2026
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1492952ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 4 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 107 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 89 | 89 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.12% | 12.36% | — |
| 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
ATA CARGO INC is a motor carrier based in CHICAGO, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3984582. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 107 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 23.9%. 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.
ATA CARGO INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Chicago, IL. Across 91 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.2% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
91 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 600% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (11) and WA (10), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
13.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,557 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 29, 2025 to Feb 3, 2026 (36 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 7, 2024 to Jun 12, 2024 (5 days)
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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| Washington (WA) | 10 | 2 | 20.0% | Oct 5, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 10 | 2 | 20.0% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 19, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Mar 6, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Apr 19, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Oregon (OR) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 6, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 21, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 20, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 4, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 26, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 77 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 46 | |
| Volvo | 23 | |
| Stoughton | 8 | |
| Wabash National | 6 | |
| Great Dane | 5 |
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 | 7 | — | 0.32 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | — | 2.77 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | — | 4.16 | 4 | — | 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 (107 rows) View all 107 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88264721 | Jun 26, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2WG | No |
| 87723114 | Apr 30, 2026 | PA | 3 | MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP PA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLIRP | No |
| 87623413 | Apr 19, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86443659 | Nov 26, 2025 | MI | 1 | mi-i-94-e/b-grass-lake-scale |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85978298 | Oct 6, 2025 | OR | 3 | CASCADE LOCKS OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 86009833 | Oct 5, 2025 | WA | 2 | GRANDVIEW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.205C-WR, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 393.55D2-B | Yes |
| 85990010 | Oct 2, 2025 | MT | 3 | MISSOULA MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85965051 | Oct 2, 2025 | WA | 3 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85949009 | Oct 1, 2025 | CO | 2 | FORT MORGAN CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85893189 | Sep 26, 2025 | CA | 3 | BAKERSFIELD AREA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 85954497 | Sep 25, 2025 | CA | 3 | I-5 SB SOUTH OF FAWNDALE ROAD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 85865589 | Sep 24, 2025 | OR | 3 | WOODBURN OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 85898766 | Sep 23, 2025 | WA | 1 | CLE ELUM WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45D-B, 393.55E-B | No |
| 85898603 | Sep 23, 2025 | WA | 1 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.45D-B, 393.55E-B, 393.95F | No |
| 85896695 | Sep 23, 2025 | WA | 2 | GRANDVIEW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85862886 | Sep 21, 2025 | AR | 3 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| 85809307 | Sep 13, 2025 | WA | 2 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 85745722 | Sep 10, 2025 | WA | 2 | GRANDVIEW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85733527 | Sep 10, 2025 | OR | 2 | HUNTINGTON OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 85755302 | Sep 6, 2025 | MO | 3 | BOONVILLE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85724108 | Sep 6, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-55 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85712573 | Sep 4, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-355 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85666431 | Sep 2, 2025 | MO | 2 | CHARLESTON MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85607375 | Aug 26, 2025 | IL | 2 | I-72 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85596285 | Aug 22, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2RG | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT2505723736 | Aug 5, 2025 | UT | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA8552403777 | Dec 24, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2401403064 | Jan 12, 2024 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000102092 | Apr 17, 2023 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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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| Feb 3, 2026 | MC1492952-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 13, 2022 | MC1492952-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 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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| EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | POCL00000611 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 29, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA865159506 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 31, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300082059 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 30, 2024 | Mar 14, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300082059 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 30, 2024 | Oct 30, 2024 | REPLACED |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300082059 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 30, 2024 | Oct 31, 2025 | REPLACED |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-008417-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 5, 2024 | Nov 12, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-008417-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 5, 2024 | Oct 30, 2024 | REPLACED |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007549-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 12, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007549-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 12, 2024 | Jun 12, 2024 | REPLACED |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007549-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 12, 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 5 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 7, 2024 to Jun 12, 2024 | ||||||
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-659433-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 30, 2024 | Jun 7, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-303098-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 30, 2024 | Jan 30, 2024 | REPLACED |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-303098-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | REPLACED |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-303098-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA970817495 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 23, 2023 | Jan 30, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065584 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 6, 2022 | Jun 23, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 3, 2026
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Dec 29, 2025
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Dec 29, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 29, 2025authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 36 days (through Feb 3, 2026)
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Dec 23, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 31, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 14, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 26, 2025
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Nov 12, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 31, 2024
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Oct 30, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 30, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 7, 2024
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Oct 5, 2024insuranceCANCEL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 19, 2024
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Aug 16, 2024insuranceCANCEL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 13, 2024
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Jun 12, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 7, 2024insuranceCANCEL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 7, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 5 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 12, 2024)
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May 1, 2024
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Apr 30, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 30, 2024insuranceCANCEL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 31, 2024
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Jan 30, 2024insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 30, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 23, 2023insuranceCANCEL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 20, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRANDVIEW WA | WA | 4 | 2 |
| BAKERSFIELD AREA | CA | 2 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| DUMONT CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| FORT MORGAN CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| I-55 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| CORBIN | KY | 2 | 0 |
| I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 2 | 0 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(2) | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.86(a)(1) | Rear Impact Guards Required - trailer manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1492952
common · ACTIVE · MC
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EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
91X policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,641 carriers served
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107 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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