- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 108 days (since Apr 2, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
WATSON'S TRANSPORT LLC
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 108 days (since Apr 2, 2026).
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Prior insurance gap · 22 days Dec 13, 2024 → Jan 4, 2025
- Prior insurance gap · 61 days Oct 3, 2025 → Dec 3, 2025
- Common (Property) gap · 51 days Inactive Oct 14, 2025 → reinstated Dec 4, 2025
- Common (Property) gap · 32 days Inactive Dec 23, 2024 → reinstated Jan 24, 2025
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- BOC-3 process agent on file SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — WATSON'S TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 4018837) 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): WATSON DORCEUS (Company officer) Blockers: • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 108 days (since Apr 2, 2026). Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 22 days — Dec 13, 2024 → Jan 4, 2025 • Prior insurance gap · 61 days — Oct 3, 2025 → Dec 3, 2025 • Common (Property) gap · 51 days — Inactive Oct 14, 2025 → reinstated Dec 4, 2025 • Common (Property) gap · 32 days — Inactive Dec 23, 2024 → reinstated Jan 24, 2025 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4018837/ 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 F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 5/5 scored components is 50/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 5/5 scored components is 50/100 — 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 Apr 2, 2026.
Driver OOS 22.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 60% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240356 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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 Apr 2, 2026
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.
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Process AgentSERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 11.11% | 44.44% | — |
| 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
WATSON'S TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in DAVENPORT, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4018837. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 2 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 60.0%. 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.
WATSON'S TRANSPORT LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 2 drivers, with 1 year on FMCSA's records, based in Davenport, FL. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 44.4% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 125% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SC (3) and NC (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
44.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (47.8% of violations); top code 385.13A2-OOSO (385.13A2-OOSO) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Utility, Kenworth, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,356 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 14, 2025 to Dec 4, 2025 (51 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 23, 2024 to Jan 24, 2025 (32 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 13, 2024 to Jan 4, 2025 (22 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 3, 2025 to Dec 3, 2025 (61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 7, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 17, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 8 | |
| Volvo | 7 | |
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Kenworth | 5 | |
| Freightliner | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.46 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 28.44 | 28 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 8.66 | 9 | — | 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 (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87791842 | May 7, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.9AA1, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLIFTA | Yes |
| 87486473 | Apr 2, 2026 | NC | 2 | I-95 N |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3, 392.2FT | Yes |
| 85703874 | Sep 5, 2025 | SC | 2 | ANDERSON SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.45D-BAAL, 396.3A1-F, 393.45D-BHCR | No |
| 85123824 | Jun 27, 2025 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.78A-WS, 392.2-SLLLR, 393.95A1 | No |
| 84663558 | May 14, 2025 | SC | 3 | ALCOLU SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLILC | No |
| 84599460 | May 6, 2025 | SC | 3 | VANCE SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 84404410 | Apr 14, 2025 | NJ | 3 | 13S SA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83612073 | Jan 13, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-i-95s/ex-44 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A, 393.75C | Yes |
| 83191994 | Nov 17, 2024 | WV | 2 | GHENT WV |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 385.13A2-OOSO | Yes |
| 81538935 | May 1, 2024 | GA | 3 | WILLACOOCHEE GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
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1 | 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| 81037246 | Mar 5, 2024 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE CITY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80159004 | Nov 14, 2023 | NC | 3 | I 95 NEAR NC 59 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8(e)(1), 391.15(a), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 79824573 | Oct 4, 2023 | CT | 2 | UNION SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11, 393.9(a) | No |
| 79434627 | Aug 17, 2023 | MI | 2 | mi-nb-us-23@9mm |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 393.11 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0025276604 | Sep 5, 2025 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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 | MC1515277 | common | INACTIVE | — |
MC Certificate Documents (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.
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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| Dec 4, 2025 | MC1515277-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jan 24, 2025 | MC1515277-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Mar 9, 2023 | MC1515277-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
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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| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-FL-0005514-25 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 3, 2025 | Apr 2, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 61 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 3, 2025 to Dec 3, 2025 | ||||||
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-FL-0004160-25 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 6, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-FL-0004160-25 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 4, 2025 | Jul 6, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-FL-0004160-25 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 4, 2025 | Aug 30, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-FL-0004160-25 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 4, 2025 | Jul 6, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-FL-0004160-25 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 4, 2025 | Jan 4, 2025 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 22 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 13, 2024 to Jan 4, 2025 | ||||||
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEFL002341-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 13, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEFL002341-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | REPLACED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEFL002341-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEFL002341-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 13, 2023 | Mar 14, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEFL002341-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 13, 2023 | Feb 8, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 23, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | REPLACED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 | REPLACED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 23, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 23, 2023 | Sep 26, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 | REPLACED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 23, 2023 | Aug 29, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 8, 2026
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Apr 8, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 2, 2026insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
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Oct 14, 2025
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Oct 14, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 14, 2025authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 51 days (through Dec 4, 2025)
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Oct 3, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
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Oct 3, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 61 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 3, 2025)
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Aug 30, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
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Jul 6, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
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Jul 6, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
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Jun 20, 2025
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Jan 4, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
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Dec 23, 2024
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Dec 23, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 23, 2024authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 32 days (through Jan 24, 2025)
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Dec 13, 2024insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 13, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 22 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 4, 2025)
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Oct 18, 2024enforcementEnforcement case FL-2024-0237-US1896 — $2,510
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Oct 13, 2024oosOut-of-service order — Unsatisfactory = Unfit
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Sep 16, 2024
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Sep 13, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 13, 2024insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 14, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 8, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 26, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 15, 2023
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Sep 13, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 29, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 7, 2023
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Aug 1, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 7, 2023
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Feb 23, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNION SCALE | CT | 1 | 0 |
| WILLACOOCHEE GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| BALTIMORE CITY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| I-95 N | NC | 1 | 1 |
| I 95 NEAR NC 59 | NC | 1 | 1 |
| 13S SA | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| ALCOLU SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| ANDERSON SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| VANCE SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.15(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1515277
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SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
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KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
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How to verify WATSON'S TRANSPORT LLC
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