V-TWIN EXPRESS LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 892 days Feb 16, 1996 → Jul 27, 1998
- Prior insurance gap · 247 days Dec 15, 1998 → Aug 19, 1999
- Contract (Property) gap · 179 days Inactive Sep 14, 2009 → reinstated Mar 12, 2010
- Contract (Property) gap · 2459 days Inactive Jan 2, 2002 → reinstated Sep 26, 2008
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — V-TWIN EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 449497) 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 Officer(s): RICK DIONNE (Company officer); SARA DIONNE (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 892 days — Feb 16, 1996 → Jul 27, 1998 • Prior insurance gap · 247 days — Dec 15, 1998 → Aug 19, 1999 • Contract (Property) gap · 179 days — Inactive Sep 14, 2009 → reinstated Mar 12, 2010 • Contract (Property) gap · 2459 days — Inactive Jan 2, 2002 → reinstated Sep 26, 2008 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/449497/ As of: Jul 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 · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). 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 10% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 55.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=331373 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
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: Caution.
2 active liability policies
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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InsuranceUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 9, 2015
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 4 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 | 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 12 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 12.5% | 50% | — |
| 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
V-TWIN EXPRESS LLC is a corporation based in FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 449497. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 12 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.
V-TWIN EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 29 years on FMCSA's records, based in Fountain Hills, AZ. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 55.6% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for broker (contract authority is revoked).
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 350% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AZ (3) and TX (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
55.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (69.2% of violations); top code 393.48(a) (Inoperative/defective brakes) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Dodge, Ram, and Sundowner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,373 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (4)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 14, 2009 to Mar 12, 2010 (179 days)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 2, 2002 to Sep 26, 2008 (2459 days)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 4, 2001 to Apr 4, 2001 (90 days)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from May 14, 1996 to Sep 10, 1999 (1214 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (6)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 16, 1996 to Jul 27, 1998 (892 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 15, 1998 to Aug 19, 1999 (247 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 16, 2000 to Mar 19, 2001 (154 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 15, 2001 to Apr 25, 2008 (2384 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 23, 2008 to Sep 22, 2008 (91 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 7, 2009 to Mar 9, 2010 (183 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
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 | 1 | — | 0.84 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 2.84 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 5.00 | 5 | — | 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 (12 rows) View all 12 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87717909 | Apr 28, 2026 | KS | 1 | ALMA KS |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86253164 | Nov 6, 2025 | MO | 1 | SHELBINA MO |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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4 | 393.43DBMA, 393.9A-LSML, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 85571726 | Aug 21, 2025 | CA | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2SLLHOS, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 83654486 | Jan 17, 2025 | AZ | 1 | YUMA AZ |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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6 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 395.8A1-HOSP, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 83226550 | Nov 21, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.43D, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.60D | Yes |
| 83128668 | Nov 5, 2024 | AZ | 1 | SEDONA AZ |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 82900864 | Oct 7, 2024 | TX | 2 | US S 77 MM 708 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 395.8(f)(1), 393.60(d) | No |
| 82573054 | Sep 3, 2024 | KS | 1 | ks-graham-county---065 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 396.17(c), 393.95(f), 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| 82190902 | Jul 17, 2024 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 81789683 | May 30, 2024 | AZ | 2 | PARKER AZ |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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14 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.48(a), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 81135643 | Mar 13, 2024 | AZ | 3 | KINGMAN AZ |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 395.8(a) | No |
| 79655431 | Sep 6, 2023 | AZ | 3 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| GA0010036518 | Sep 8, 2025 | GA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0009079311 | Feb 1, 2020 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0003289A | Aug 6, 1994 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA000003289A | Aug 6, 1994 | CA | 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 | MC244014 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (5 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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| Aug 6, 2014 | MC244014-B | CPL | LICENSE | CPL → |
| Jul 21, 2014 | MC84-B | GRANT | PERMIT | GRANT → |
| Mar 12, 2010 | MC244014-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Sep 26, 2008 | MC244014-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Sep 19, 2008 | MC244014 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (32 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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| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3571837 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 9, 2015 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | — | Jul 10, 2014 | Jul 10, 2014 | REPLACED |
| MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | 101556393 | 84 | — | Jul 10, 2014 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN019236 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 9, 2010 | Apr 13, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN019236 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 9, 2010 | Mar 9, 2015 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 183 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 7, 2009 to Mar 9, 2010 | ||||||
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN603314 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 22, 2008 | Sep 7, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 91 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 23, 2008 to Sep 22, 2008 | ||||||
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN603314 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 25, 2008 | Jun 23, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 2384 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 15, 2001 to Apr 25, 2008 | ||||||
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK0000543 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 21, 2001 | Oct 15, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK0000543 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 21, 2001 | Mar 21, 2001 | REPLACED |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK0000543 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 21, 2001 | Sep 16, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK0000543 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 19, 2001 | Mar 21, 2001 | REPLACED |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK0000543 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 19, 2001 | Apr 20, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 154 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 16, 2000 to Mar 19, 2001 | ||||||
| FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY | LHT0000878 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 23, 2000 | Oct 16, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY | LHT0000878 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 15, 1999 | Feb 23, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY | LHT0000878 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 16, 1999 | Dec 15, 1999 | CANCELLED |
| FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY | LHT0000878 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 16, 1999 | May 23, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RTT500336 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 19, 1999 | Oct 16, 1999 | REPLACED |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RTT500336 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 19, 1999 | Nov 27, 1999 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 247 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 15, 1998 to Aug 19, 1999 | ||||||
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2483167 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 1998 | Dec 15, 1998 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 892 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 16, 1996 to Jul 27, 1998 | ||||||
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 13, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 9, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 6, 2014
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Jul 10, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
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Mar 12, 2010
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Sep 14, 2009
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Sep 14, 2009authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Sep 14, 2009authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 179 days (through Mar 12, 2010)
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Sep 7, 2009insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 7, 2009insurance gapCoverage gap: 183 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 9, 2010)
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Jun 23, 2008insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 23, 2008insurance gapCoverage gap: 91 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 22, 2008)
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Jan 2, 2002
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Jan 2, 2002authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 2459 days (through Sep 26, 2008)
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Oct 15, 2001insuranceCANCEL — REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 15, 2001authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 15, 2001insurance gapCoverage gap: 2384 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 25, 2008)
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Sep 16, 2001insuranceTERM/CANCL — REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 20, 2001insuranceTERM/CANCL — REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 21, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 4, 2001
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Jan 4, 2001authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 90 days (through Apr 4, 2001)
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Oct 16, 2000insuranceCANCEL — FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 16, 2000authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 16, 2000insurance gapCoverage gap: 154 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 19, 2001)
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May 23, 2000insuranceCANCEL — FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 29, 2000
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Feb 23, 2000insuranceCANCEL — FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 15, 1999insuranceCANCEL — FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 27, 1999insuranceTERM/CANCL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 16, 1999insuranceTERM/REPL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 15, 1998insuranceCANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 15, 1998insurance gapCoverage gap: 247 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 19, 1999)
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May 14, 1996
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May 14, 1996
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May 14, 1996authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 1214 days (through Sep 10, 1999)
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Feb 16, 1996insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 16, 1996insurance gapCoverage gap: 892 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 27, 1998)
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Dec 28, 1995insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Dec 27, 1995insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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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| KINGMAN AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| PARKER AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| SEDONA AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| YUMA AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| ALMA KS | KS | 1 | 0 |
| SHELBINA MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| US S 77 MM 708 | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 395.8(a) | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a)(3) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC244014
common · N · MC
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
TRUST FUND policy on file
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MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC
84 policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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12 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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