- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 300 days (since Oct 2, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
MALWA FREIGHT INC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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.
- Census status: Inactive FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 300 days (since Oct 2, 2025).
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Prior insurance gap · 36 days Oct 13, 2024 → Nov 18, 2024
- Common (Property) gap · 87 days Inactive Oct 21, 2024 → reinstated Jan 16, 2025
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 54.5% vs 23.4% national (+31.1 pts).
- BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MALWA FREIGHT INC (USDOT 4263210) 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: Inactive Blockers: • Census status: Inactive — FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering. • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 300 days (since Oct 2, 2025). Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 36 days — Oct 13, 2024 → Nov 18, 2024 • Common (Property) gap · 87 days — Inactive Oct 21, 2024 → reinstated Jan 16, 2025 • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 54.5% vs 23.4% national (+31.1 pts). On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4263210/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 3/5 scored components is 22/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating, booking verdict, or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 3/5 scored components is 22/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating, booking verdict, or legal advice.
Census status is Inactive — confirm on SAFER before tendering.
No active BIPD/Primary on file since Oct 2, 2025.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Do not book.
Recent changes
- Status ACTIVE → INACTIVE · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Uninsured since Oct 2, 2025
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 20 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 30% | 45% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
MALWA FREIGHT INC is a motor carrier based in INDIANAPOLIS, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4263210. The carrier carries the FMCSA status Inactive, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 20 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 54.5%. 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.
MALWA FREIGHT INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Indianapolis, IN. Across 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 60.0% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.2% national average, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is on file.
20 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in OH (7) and CA (4).
60.0% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.2% national average; led by Hours of Service (29.2% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 21, 2024 to Jan 16, 2025 (87 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 13, 2024 to Nov 18, 2024 (36 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 status change
Record Changes
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Status ACTIVE INACTIVESeen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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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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| Ohio (OH) | 7 | 6 | 85.7% | Apr 7, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 4 | 3 | 75.0% | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 22, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 26, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 19 | |
| Utility | 17 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Frt | 1 |
Recent Inspections (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87528326 | Apr 7, 2026 | OH | 3 | ENGLEWOOD OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | — | Yes |
| 86215603 | Oct 27, 2025 | IN | 3 | GREENFIELD IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.9AA1, 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Yes |
| 86123113 | Oct 22, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-sr-166-w/o-old-river-rd |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 85886730 | Sep 25, 2025 | OH | 1 | LEWISBURG OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.201A-VSP, 393.61-WD, 393.60B | No |
| 85830926 | Sep 18, 2025 | OH | 2 | LEWISBURG OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 85700163 | Sep 4, 2025 | AZ | 2 | KINGMAN AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 395.24, 392.2-SLLSIV, 393.11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 85637747 | Aug 27, 2025 | CA | 2 | KEENE SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.5B-HWSL, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 85510789 | Aug 15, 2025 | OH | 3 | LEWISBURG OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 385.337B-OOSO | Yes |
| 85525164 | Aug 14, 2025 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 385.337B-OOSO, 393.48A-BIBD, 396.3A1-OAL | Yes |
| 85509204 | Aug 14, 2025 | OH | 2 | DAYTON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 385.337B-OOSO | Yes |
| 85080597 | Jun 27, 2025 | AZ | 2 | KINGMAN AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLML, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 84871040 | Jun 3, 2025 | IN | 3 | TERRE HAUTE IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLUCR, 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 84527536 | Apr 28, 2025 | OH | 2 | BROOKVILLE OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 385.337B-OOSO, 392.2-SLLUCR | Yes |
| 84388662 | Apr 10, 2025 | AZ | 2 | KINGMAN AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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16 | 385.337B-OOSO, 393.205A-WRBH, 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Yes |
| 87313270 | Feb 22, 2025 | NM | 3 | I40 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 83525449 | Dec 31, 2024 | NM | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2C | No |
| 83388113 | Dec 11, 2024 | IL | 3 | il-i-70-w/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Frt
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1 | 391.45B | No |
| 83384147 | Dec 10, 2024 | OH | 2 | LEWISBURG OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 385.337B-OOSO | Yes |
| 83280872 | Nov 21, 2024 | CA | 3 | BARSTOW AREA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 82494013 | Aug 26, 2024 | MO | 3 | HIGH RIDGE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 383.23(a)(2), 392.2, 392.16(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH0255180957 | Sep 25, 2025 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0246155369 | Aug 30, 2024 | OH | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
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 | MC1654461 | 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 | |
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| Jan 16, 2025 | MC1654461-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 6, 2024 | MC1654461-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 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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| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00382 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 20, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00382 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 3, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00382 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 3, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00382 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 9, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00382 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 9, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00382 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 13, 2025 | May 9, 2025 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00382 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 13, 2025 | Jun 11, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00382 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 13, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00382 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 18, 2024 | Jan 13, 2025 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00382 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 18, 2024 | Feb 7, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 36 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 13, 2024 to Nov 18, 2024 | ||||||
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71010342 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 30, 2024 | Oct 13, 2024 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 14, 2025oosOut-of-service order — Denial of Access
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Oct 8, 2025
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Oct 8, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 2, 2025insuranceCANCEL — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 10, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 21, 2025
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Aug 20, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 22, 2025oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Jul 11, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 7, 2025
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Jul 3, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 11, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
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May 9, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 22, 2025oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025insuranceCANCEL — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 7, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 13, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 26, 2024oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Oct 21, 2024
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Oct 21, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 21, 2024authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 87 days (through Jan 16, 2025)
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Oct 13, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 13, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 36 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 18, 2024)
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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| LEWISBURG OH | OH | 4 | 3 |
| KINGMAN AZ | AZ | 3 | 1 |
| BARSTOW AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK | CA | 1 | 1 |
| KEENE SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| GREENFIELD IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| HIGH RIDGE MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| I40 | NM | 1 | 0 |
| BROOKVILLE OH | OH | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1654461
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BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary 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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20 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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