FOREST LION TRUCKING INC
DBA: FLT
FOREST LION TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, based in Lathrop, CA. Across 29 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 34.5% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with 1 reportable crash. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. RRG, and operating authority is active for motor carrier of property (except household goods) and common.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- Prior insurance gap · 15 days Aug 13, 2025 → Aug 28, 2025
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 12.5% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 38.5% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FOREST LION TRUCKING INC (USDOT 4355689) 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: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • Prior insurance gap · 15 days — Aug 13, 2025 → Aug 28, 2025 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 12.5% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 38.5% vs peer 0.00% On file: • 2 active operating authorities • Active insurance on file — TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. RRG · BMC-91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4355689/ As of: Sep 20, 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 · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 12.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 38.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=175871 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 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.
2 active liability filings
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 2025-09-02 (383 days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceTRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. RRGPolicy effective Sep 17, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1703685ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 32 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 29 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 10.34% | 27.59% | — |
| 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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
FLT had 29 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 34.5%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 8.0. 1 reportable crash occurred in the same 24-month window.
29 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (20) and OR (4).
34.5% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (40.0% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 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 175,871 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gaps detected (3)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 4, 2025 to Apr 9, 2025 (5 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 10, 2025 to Jun 16, 2025 (6 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 13, 2025 to Aug 28, 2025 (15 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (17 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 20 | 8 | 40.0% | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 6, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 1, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 29 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 11 | |
| Wabash National | 10 | |
| Great Dane | 6 | |
| Theu | 1 | |
| Vanguard | 1 |
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 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 7 | — | 1.81 | 2 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 3.30 | 3 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | — | 7.61 | 8 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (29 rows) View all 29 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88945408 | Sep 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 88749150 | Aug 18, 2026 | WA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.78A-WS, 393.60C | No |
| 88505600 | Jul 23, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A | No |
| 88479814 | Jul 21, 2026 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.21TC-MC | No |
| 88224318 | Jun 23, 2026 | OR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88105924 | Jun 10, 2026 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87888583 | May 18, 2026 | OR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.17 | No |
| 87728995 | Apr 28, 2026 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 3A1-HCM, 11A1-LFTSM | Yes |
| 87506726 | Apr 7, 2026 | OR | 3 | WOODBURN OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 87387599 | Mar 23, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.5B-L, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 87374961 | Mar 18, 2026 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87316015 | Mar 12, 2026 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.70B2-CDOHNC, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Yes |
| 87266099 | Mar 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 87131554 | Feb 12, 2026 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86808770 | Jan 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86646093 | Dec 22, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-s/b-sr-99-jno-rosedale-hwy |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 395.8K2-HOSP, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Yes |
| 86473932 | Dec 2, 2025 | CA | 2 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86456510 | Dec 1, 2025 | UT | 1 | ut-st.-george-ut |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.78A-WS, 393.86A1-RIG | No |
| 86253621 | Nov 6, 2025 | OR | 3 | CASCADE LOCKS OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.24 | Yes |
| 86060922 | Oct 14, 2025 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85606779 | Aug 26, 2025 | NM | 3 | I-40 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 85610774 | Aug 23, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85323831 | Jul 24, 2025 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 84980300 | Jun 13, 2025 | WA | 2 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84928246 | Jun 10, 2025 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.207A-SAPPAS, 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLSOA | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA3702501389 | May 8, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (3 letters, 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.
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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| Sep 2, 2025 | MC1703685-C | Reinstatement Letter | Reinstatement | Reinstatement Letter → |
| Jun 20, 2025 | MC1703685-C | Reinstatement Letter | Reinstatement | Reinstatement Letter → |
| Feb 26, 2025 | MC1703685-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 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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| TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. RRG | STB03885 | BMC-91X | — | Sep 17, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG | STB03885 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 17, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-CA-19-S0344898-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 28, 2025 | Oct 16, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 15 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 13, 2025 to Aug 28, 2025 | ||||||
| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC-3171829-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 16, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 6 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 10, 2025 to Jun 16, 2025 | ||||||
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA995818620 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 9, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 5 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 4, 2025 to Apr 9, 2025 | ||||||
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-CA-19-S0345678-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 19, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 17, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice
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Sep 17, 2026authorityOperating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice — Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)Details →
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Sep 17, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG
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Oct 20, 2025
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Oct 16, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 2, 2025
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Aug 19, 2025
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Aug 19, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 13, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 13, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 15 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 28, 2025)
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Jun 16, 2025
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Jun 16, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 10, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 10, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 6 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 16, 2025)
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Apr 10, 2025
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Apr 4, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 4, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 5 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 9, 2025)
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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| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 9 | 2 |
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 4 | 1 |
| CORDELIA CVEF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| TOPOCK AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| COTTONWOOD CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| I-40 | NM | 1 | 0 |
| CASCADE LOCKS OR | OR | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1703685
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. RRG
BMC-91X policy on file
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TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG
91X policy on file
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ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 128,282 carriers served
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29 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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