BASIL S KINSON INC
DBA: THE COACH COMPANY
Joins 28 roadside inspections (24 mo), 2 authority dockets, BIPD on file (Arbella Protection Insurance Company, Inc.) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 16.0% vs peer 14.8% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BASIL S KINSON INC (USDOT 427705) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 16.0% vs peer 14.8% On file: • 2 active operating authorities • Active insurance on file — Arbella Protection Insurance Company, Inc. · BMC-91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/427705/ As of: Oct 26, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 26, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 16% vs peer median 14.85% (worse). n=19236 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
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: Caution.
Recent changes
- Drivers +4 (67 → 71) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Company officer 2 BENTON SMITH → MAGREGOR SMITH · Sep 21, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Company officer MAGREGOR SMITH → BENTON SMITH · Sep 21, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2006-03-28 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceArbella Protection Insurance Company, Inc.Policy effective Jun 1, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC95883ACTIVE
Accident reports (24 months)
All 16 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 48 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 3.57% | — |
| 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%).
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 19,236 ACTIVE carriers operating 26–78 power units (±50% of this carrier's 52 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 3 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change · 2 officer changes
Record Changes
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Company officer 2 BENTON SMITH MAGREGOR SMITHFMCSA Company Census
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Company officer MAGREGOR SMITH BENTON SMITHFMCSA Company Census
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Drivers 67 71FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (15 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Massachusetts (MA) | 22 | 1 | 4.5% | May 20, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Vermont (VT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 10, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
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 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.73 | 1 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.56 | 1 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 1.53 | 2 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (48 rows) View all 48 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88065817 | Jun 7, 2026 | NJ | 3 | SECAUCUS NJT TERMINAL |
VAN HOOL BUS
Ticket: Vnhl
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0 | — | No |
| 87909724 | May 20, 2026 | MA | 5 | S-MERRIMAC |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Mcin
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0 | — | No |
| 87909712 | May 20, 2026 | MA | 5 | S-MERRIMAC |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Mcin
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0 | — | No |
| 87449633 | Mar 28, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
PREVOST BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 87366069 | Mar 6, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 87201362 | Mar 4, 2026 | MA | 5 | S-MERRIMAC |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Vnhl
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1 | 393.60C | No |
| 87201357 | Mar 4, 2026 | MA | 5 | S-MERRIMAC |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
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0 | — | No |
| 86056028 | Oct 15, 2025 | MA | 5 | S-MERRIMAC |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
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0 | — | No |
| 86056027 | Oct 15, 2025 | MA | 5 | S-MERRIMAC |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
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0 | — | No |
| 86056026 | Oct 15, 2025 | MA | 5 | S-MERRIMAC |
CHEVROLET BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 85015864 | Jun 18, 2025 | MA | 5 | S-MERRIMAC |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
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0 | — | No |
| 85015863 | Jun 18, 2025 | MA | 5 | S-MERRIMAC |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Mci
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0 | — | No |
| 84900625 | Jun 7, 2025 | MA | 3 | S-BOSTON |
VAN HOOL BUS
Ticket: Vnhl
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0 | — | No |
| 84391822 | Apr 10, 2025 | VT | 3 | RANDOLPH |
VAN HOOL BUS
Ticket: Vnhl
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84238365 | Mar 26, 2025 | MA | 5 | S-MERRIMAC |
FORD BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 84238364 | Mar 26, 2025 | MA | 5 | S-MERRIMAC |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Vnhl
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0 | — | No |
| 84238363 | Mar 26, 2025 | MA | 5 | S-MERRIMAC |
VAN HOOL MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Vnhl
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0 | — | No |
| 83962045 | Feb 26, 2025 | CT | 3 | EAST HARTFORD |
PREVOST BUS
Ticket: Preo
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 83599349 | Jan 13, 2025 | MA | 3 | S-BOSTON |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
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0 | — | No |
| 83584584 | Jan 12, 2025 | CT | 3 | WEST HARTFORD |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
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5 | 395.32B-ELDDFR, 395.20BELDNV, 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 83544842 | Jan 7, 2025 | MA | 5 | S-MERRIMAC |
FORD BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 83544841 | Jan 7, 2025 | MA | 5 | S-MERRIMAC |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
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0 | — | No |
| 83544783 | Jan 7, 2025 | MA | 5 | S-MERRIMAC |
FORD BUS
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2 | 393.83C-ELGPB, 393.62-BEI | Yes |
| 83306303 | Dec 3, 2024 | MA | 2 | S-BOSTON |
PREVOST BUS
Ticket: Preo
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0 | — | No |
| 83090742 | Nov 6, 2024 | MA | 5 | S-MERRIMAC |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Mci
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (16 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| MATBC0037015 | Mar 7, 2026 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ME400-243-AC | Aug 27, 2024 | ME | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT2400113305 | Mar 22, 2024 | CT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NH0033158922 | Oct 28, 2022 | NH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1003816481 | Mar 9, 2020 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT1900405421 | Aug 22, 2019 | CT | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NH0001774017 | Dec 9, 2017 | NH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1003113608 | Mar 21, 2016 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1003053971 | Jan 10, 2016 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1002732094 | May 1, 2014 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1002291534 | Jul 18, 2012 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1001478065 | Mar 31, 2010 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CT0600442427 | Dec 10, 2006 | CT | 0 | 6 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1000911895 | Oct 19, 2006 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1000847093 | May 19, 2006 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA0000004543 | Mar 9, 2001 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 1 PDF)
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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Mar 28, 2006 | MC95883-C | Reinstatement Letter | Reinstatement | Reinstatement Letter → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 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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| Arbella Protection Insurance Company, Inc. | 1020176633 | BMC-91X | — | Jun 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | XS193174 | 91X | $4,900,000 | Nov 9, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA173904 | 91X | $100,000 | Nov 9, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA173904 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2019 | Nov 9, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001002477 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BA-4B991842 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2012 | Jun 1, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PGC10008200460 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2008 | Jun 1, 2012 | REPLACED |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PGC10008200460 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2008 | Jun 6, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PIL 8200460 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2006 | Jun 1, 2008 | REPLACED |
| BANKERS STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CSA 320721 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 2006 | REPLACED |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CU 66790 | BIPD/Excess | — | Jun 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | MAA 1300534 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 1999 | Mar 15, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CUA 1300535 | BIPD/Excess | — | Jun 1, 1999 | Jun 1, 2001 | REPLACED |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | 8786298 | BIPD/Excess | — | May 15, 1997 | Oct 17, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | XTP 46972 | BIPD/Excess | — | May 15, 1996 | May 15, 1997 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | XTP44954 | BIPD/Excess | — | May 15, 1995 | May 15, 1996 | CANCELLED |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CBXB16668 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 1995 | Jun 1, 1999 | REPLACED |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CBXB 16502 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 1994 | Aug 2, 2002 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 5, 2026insuranceCANCEL — Lancer Insurance Company
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Jul 23, 2026insuranceCANCEL — Lancer Insurance Company
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Jul 23, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice
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Jul 1, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice
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Jun 23, 2026
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Jun 1, 2026
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Nov 9, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 20, 2023
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Jun 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 2017insuranceCANCEL — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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May 9, 2017
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Nov 1, 2012insuranceCANCEL — DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 6, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — BANKERS STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 28, 2006
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Mar 28, 2006
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Mar 21, 2006
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Mar 21, 2006
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Mar 21, 2006
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Mar 21, 2006
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Mar 21, 2006authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 21, 2006authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION [dup-f6d8ce91]
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Mar 15, 2006insuranceCANCEL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 17, 2003insuranceCANCEL — LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 2, 2002insuranceCANCEL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 1999insuranceTERM/REPL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 15, 1997insuranceCANCEL — UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 15, 1996insuranceCANCEL — UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 12, 1981
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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| S-MERRIMAC | MA | 30 | 3 |
| PLAISTOWNH | US | 5 | 0 |
| S-BOSTON | MA | 3 | 0 |
| NJ | NJ | 2 | 0 |
| CHESHIRE | CT | 1 | 0 |
| EAST HARTFORD | CT | 1 | 0 |
| UNION SCALE | CT | 1 | 1 |
| VERNON | CT | 1 | 0 |
| WEST HARTFORD | CT | 1 | 0 |
| SECAUCUS NJT TERMINAL | NJ | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
Booking & risk tools
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Related Records
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Field change history
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Docket MC95883
Motor Carrier of Passengers · ACTIVE · MC
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Docket MC095883
common · ACTIVE · MC
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Arbella Protection Insurance Company, Inc.
BMC-91X policy on file
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BANKERS STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess policy on file
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ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess policy on file
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UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess policy on file
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ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 45,922 carriers served
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48 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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16 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
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Roadside inspection rights
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Cancel desk
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Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.