- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 204 days (since Jan 2, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC
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 204 days (since Jan 2, 2026).
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Prior insurance gap · 9 days Jun 10, 2025 → Jun 19, 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 PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC (USDOT 4200881) 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): MIODRAG MATIC (Company officer) Blockers: • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 204 days (since Jan 2, 2026). Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 9 days — Jun 10, 2025 → Jun 19, 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 — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4200881/ As of: Jul 25, 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 38/100 — 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 38/100 — 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 Jan 2, 2026.
Driver OOS 13.9% vs peer median 1% (worse). Vehicle OOS 55.6% vs peer median 17.6% (worse). n=13167 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.
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 Jan 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 AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 76 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 77 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 8 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 230 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 230 | 230 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 36 | 62 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 15.65% | 26.96% | 100% |
| 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
DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC is a motor carrier based in MERRILLVILLE, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4200881. 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 76 power units and 71 drivers, with 230 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 55.6%. 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.
DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 76 power units and 71 drivers, based in Merrillville, IN. Across 229 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 38.0% out-of-service rate, with 8 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
229 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in OH (33) and TN (31), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
38.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (41.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 67 times.
The fleet comprises 76 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 71 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 13,167 ACTIVE carriers operating 38–114 power units (±50% of this carrier's 76 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 10, 2025 to Jun 19, 2025 (9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio (OH) | 33 | 14 | 42.4% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 31 | 17 | 54.8% | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 20 | 7 | 35.0% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 13 | 3 | 23.1% | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 11 | 4 | 36.4% | Apr 19, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 11 | 4 | 36.4% | Mar 7, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 8 | 4 | 50.0% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 8 | 5 | 62.5% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | Dec 20, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 5 | 5 | 100.0% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Delaware (DE) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Maine (ME) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 9, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Vermont (VT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 26, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 152 | |
| Wabash National | 67 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 49 | |
| Vanguard | 31 | |
| Volvo | 21 | |
| International | 19 | |
| Great Dane | 18 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 6 | — | 0.18 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 4 | — | 0.14 | 0 | ALERT | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 58 | — | 1.90 | 2 | ALERT | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 45 | — | 16.97 | 17 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 89 | — | 11.80 | 12 | — | 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 (230 rows) View all 230 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87638191 | Apr 19, 2026 | IA | 2 | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 9AA1, 9, 21TB | Yes |
| 87502614 | Apr 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | 115M IH30 WB |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | — | No |
| 87476746 | Apr 1, 2026 | MA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 393.60E | Yes |
| 87472293 | Mar 30, 2026 | GA | 3 | CARTERSVILLE GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.3A2-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLLR | Yes |
| 87434362 | Mar 28, 2026 | LA | 2 | DUSON LA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A2-TAOBB-6, 395.30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| 87476240 | Mar 26, 2026 | MD | 2 | FROSTBURG MD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.3A1-AASGMD, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 87405520 | Mar 26, 2026 | LA | 3 | STONEWALL LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87381406 | Mar 24, 2026 | IN | 3 | WEST HARRISON IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 87433788 | Mar 23, 2026 | MN | 1 | CLARKS GROVE MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.78A-WS, 393.11A1-LCHL | Yes |
| 87377708 | Mar 20, 2026 | OH | 2 | GREENVILLE OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.7A-UOC, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.60B | Yes |
| 87344015 | Mar 19, 2026 | MI | 2 | mi-w/b-i94-near-hawkins-rd. |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLMF, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 87337938 | Mar 18, 2026 | OH | 2 | WILMINGTON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 87313551 | Mar 14, 2026 | IA | 3 | ia-i80eb,-mm-164 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 392.2RG, 392.2, 390.21TB | No |
| 87292950 | Mar 13, 2026 | OH | 3 | PIQUA OH |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 395.3A3-HOSPRNP, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 87269071 | Mar 7, 2026 | AR | 3 | MCRAE AR |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLUP, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87211739 | Mar 4, 2026 | OH | 2 | AMHERST OH |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9A-LHLIWR, 393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 87199024 | Mar 2, 2026 | CO | 1 | MONUMENT CO |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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19 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3B2-HOSPDIT, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 87196023 | Mar 2, 2026 | AR | 1 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 87188557 | Mar 2, 2026 | ME | 3 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 87178034 | Mar 1, 2026 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87175031 | Feb 27, 2026 | IL | 3 | I-80 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2AU, 393.24A | No |
| 87172909 | Feb 27, 2026 | PA | 3 | ELIZABETH PA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLED, 395.24 | Yes |
| 87172404 | Feb 27, 2026 | OH | 2 | ASHVILLE OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25, 393.9A-LTSI, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Yes |
| 87201830 | Feb 26, 2026 | MS | 2 | IUKA SCALE US 72 EAST |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSIV, 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | No |
| 87199072 | Feb 26, 2026 | IN | 3 | FREMONT IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLSR, 395.34A1-ELDDFN | Yes |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX7D5CHQE1K7 | Feb 6, 2026 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0400440344 | Feb 4, 2026 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2025E31101 | Dec 30, 2025 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108293490 | Oct 22, 2025 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX003976688 | Sep 30, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2702510305 | Sep 29, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000115209 | Sep 18, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904781963 | Aug 16, 2025 | IN | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC1620636 | common | INACTIVE | — |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | MC1620636-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Apr 8, 2024 | MC1620636-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300169211 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2025 | Jun 19, 2025 | REPLACED |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300169211 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300169211 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300169211 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2025 | Jun 19, 2025 | REPLACED |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300169211 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 9 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 10, 2025 to Jun 19, 2025 | ||||||
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA995454792 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEIL002892-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2024 | Apr 2, 2025 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 13, 2026
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Apr 13, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 6, 2026insuranceCANCEL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
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Jan 5, 2026
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Jan 2, 2026insuranceCANCEL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 12, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 21, 2025
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Oct 2, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 10, 2025
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Jun 19, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 16, 2025
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Jun 16, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 10, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 10, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 9 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 19, 2025)
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Apr 2, 2025
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Apr 2, 2025insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 15, 2025oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 6 | 4 |
| WADSWORTH OH | OH | 5 | 3 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 5 | 5 |
| STANTON TN | TN | 5 | 3 |
| LONDON | KY | 4 | 1 |
| HAMMOND LA | LA | 4 | 1 |
| HUBBARD OH | OH | 4 | 1 |
| WILMINGTON OH | OH | 4 | 2 |
| PA | PA | 4 | 2 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 3 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 13 | 0 |
| 390.35 | Fraudulent record(s). | General/Admin | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1620636
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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230 inspections
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8 reportable crashes
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How to verify DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS 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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