BROADWAY INTERMODAL LLC
DBA: PENN INTERMODAL
Joins 105 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (Clear Blue Insurance Company) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 23, 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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BROADWAY INTERMODAL LLC (USDOT 443681) 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 Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 2.20% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 37.1% vs peer 14.3% • 1 fatality on crash record — 26 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 2 active operating authorities • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — Process Agent Service Company, Inc. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/443681/ As of: Oct 23, 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 23, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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 2.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 37.1% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=11867 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.
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 1996-10-01 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceCLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 1, 2026
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Process AgentProcess Agent Service Company, Inc.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC242115ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 87 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 1,000 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 26 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 0 | 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 160 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 105 | 105 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.9% | 29.52% | — |
| 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 11,867 ACTIVE carriers operating 43–131 power units (±50% of this carrier's 87 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (37 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Maryland (MD) | 28 | 14 | 50.0% | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 14 | 5 | 35.7% | Sep 26, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | May 25, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 27, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 24, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 4, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 66 | |
| CIMC | 26 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 25 | |
| International | 15 | |
| Peterbilt | 15 | |
| Kenworth | 10 | |
| Unknown | 6 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.11 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.01 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | — | 1.48 | 1 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 56 | — | 8.78 | 9 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (160 rows) View all 160 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89307659 | Oct 19, 2026 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK MD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 89305629 | Oct 19, 2026 | AL | 1 | HEFLIN AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.9A-LTSI, 390.21TC-MC | Yes |
| 89266006 | Oct 13, 2026 | MD | 2 | EDGEMERE MD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: International
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3 | 393.75B-TF, 393.78A-WS, 392.2-SLLMF | Yes |
| 89211948 | Oct 8, 2026 | NJ | 1 | GREENWICH SCALE EB | — | 11 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47E, 393.55C1-B | Yes |
| 89217892 | Oct 5, 2026 | SC | 2 | NORTH CHARLESTON SC | — | 6 | 393.209D-STPAL, 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 89200532 | Oct 5, 2026 | MD | 3 | BALTIMORE MD | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89112478 | Sep 26, 2026 | TN | 3 | MEMPHIS TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Volkswagon
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1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 89099066 | Sep 24, 2026 | AR | 3 | BROOKLAND AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 89025420 | Sep 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | TX |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 89010230 | Sep 15, 2026 | AR | 2 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88967155 | Sep 9, 2026 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.126B-CIM, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88874867 | Aug 31, 2026 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK MD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.45D-B | No |
| 88686752 | Aug 11, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.78A-WS | No |
| 88682563 | Aug 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.205A-WRC | Yes |
| 88544278 | Jul 28, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 88510630 | Jul 24, 2026 | AR | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 88358610 | Jul 9, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 88314010 | Jul 1, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.48A-BLMACBD | Yes |
| 88289641 | Jun 29, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.48A-BLMACBD, 396.5B-L | Yes |
| 88177564 | Jun 16, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 88122906 | Jun 10, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.23-LEU, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88038335 | Jun 2, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87968007 | May 27, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.8-D | No |
| 87957801 | May 25, 2026 | MS | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87774701 | May 4, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.45D-B, 396.5B-L, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
Recent Crashes (26 rows) View all 26 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS2025063138 | Nov 3, 2025 | MS | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS2025046589 | Aug 19, 2025 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004654724 | May 22, 2024 | AL | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS1703244017 | Mar 15, 2024 | MS | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| GA0009174939 | Oct 4, 2023 | GA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| PA309637600X | Oct 4, 2023 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD23A1037913 | Jun 26, 2023 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002798361 | Oct 19, 2022 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA205273400X | Jun 3, 2022 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX002621586 | Apr 28, 2022 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA105187100X | May 27, 2021 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008062296 | May 14, 2021 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA102563900X | Mar 12, 2021 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA011324800X | Dec 11, 2020 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0007696325 | Jul 14, 2020 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA3195051776 | Jun 3, 2020 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0200007675 | Feb 2, 2020 | LA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0019543807 | Mar 27, 2019 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0018945476 | Dec 19, 2018 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0007031922 | Nov 14, 2018 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9034180001 | Sep 18, 2018 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA802288200X | Feb 8, 2018 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3713137200 | Feb 5, 2018 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0006536668 | Jan 2, 2018 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0172515244 | Sep 7, 2017 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (2 letters, 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.
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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| Nov 18, 2025 | MC242115 | Name Change | Revocation | Name Change → |
| Mar 5, 2015 | MC242115-C | Original MC Certificate | Certificate | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 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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| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | DX01AL-00107 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Clear Blue Insurance Company | DX01AL-00107 | BMC-91X | — | Apr 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00016701 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00016701 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00016701 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | NAME CHANGED |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00016700 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FIP10662023 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN TRUCKING AND TRANSP. INS. CO., RRG | ATTWAL123 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN TRUCKING AND TRANSP. INS. CO., RRG | ATTWAL123 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FIP10662021 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4805330 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 1722291 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 8, 2019 | Apr 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP36095A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2018 | Apr 8, 2019 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751524003 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 11, 2015 | Jan 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 1, 2026insuranceCANCEL — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 12, 2026
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Dec 22, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 24, 2025
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Apr 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 29, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMERICAN TRUCKING AND TRANSP. INS. CO., RRG
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Apr 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN TRUCKING AND TRANSP. INS. CO., RRG
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Apr 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Apr 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Apr 8, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jan 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 22, 2017
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Mar 5, 2015
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Oct 1, 1996
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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| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 16 | 3 |
| MEMPHIS TN | TN | 7 | 1 |
| FREDERICK MD | MD | 6 | 2 |
| BALTIMORE MD | MD | 5 | 4 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 4 | 1 |
| BALTIMORE CITY | MD | 4 | 3 |
| TISHOMINGO COUNTY | MS | 4 | 0 |
| STANTON TN | TN | 4 | 4 |
| ATLANTA GA | GA | 3 | 0 |
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 3 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 6 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.75(i)(1) | Operating a CMV while weight carried exceeds tire rating due to under-inflation | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
Booking & risk tools
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Docket MC242115
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN TRUCKING AND TRANSP. INS. CO., RRG
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
BOC-3 process agent · 125,183 carriers served
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160 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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26 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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Insurance-lapse watch
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How FMCSA safety ratings work
BASIC percentiles and compliance review context
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BOC-3 process agents explained
Why every interstate carrier must file a process agent
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
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Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop
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Book / don't book
PASS / CAUTION / REJECT triage from public filings.
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Insurance check
BIPD gaps, cargo filings, and lapse-watch tier.
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Cancel desk
Pending L&I cancellations and coverage gaps.
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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.