PENNY EXPRESS INC
WILMINGTON, DE
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 Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PENNY EXPRESS INC (USDOT 45626) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): POLLY CHERNEKOFF-KREISHER (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/45626/ 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 A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 100% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240320 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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InsuranceSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Aug 30, 2023
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC127299ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 1 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 100% | — |
| 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
PENNY EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 45626. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 1 roadside inspection on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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.
PENNY EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, organized as a corporation, with 12 years on FMCSA's records, based in Wilmington, DE. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 100.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common (broker authority is revoked).
1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in MD (1 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Great Dane and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,320 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
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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| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 14, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Mack | 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 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 9.00 | 9 | — | 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 (1 row) View all 1 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 85527817 | Aug 14, 2025 | MD | 1 | DARLINGTON MD |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.110B2I-C, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.45D-B | Yes |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| PA607633900X | Jun 22, 2006 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NJ0009933044 | Dec 27, 1999 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC9700000612 | Feb 19, 1997 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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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| Jun 4, 2013 | MC127299-B | VOL | REVOCATION | VOL → |
| Jul 12, 2010 | MC127299-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (31 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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| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0227824001 | 91X | $750,000 | Aug 30, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN131595 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 25, 2013 | Aug 30, 2023 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN131595 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 30, 2013 | Nov 25, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0054994 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 30, 2012 | Aug 30, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06755702 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 28, 2012 | Aug 30, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06755701 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 28, 2011 | Jun 28, 2012 | REPLACED |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10NSMTR-100285-CA-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 28, 2010 | Jun 28, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10NSMTR-100285-CA-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 28, 2009 | Jun 28, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0041529 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 28, 2005 | Jun 28, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP103000300101 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 10, 2004 | Jun 28, 2005 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 30 MS TL5800 | CARGO | — | Jun 1, 2004 | Apr 23, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1030003001 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 10, 2004 | Nov 10, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1030003001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 28, 2003 | May 10, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | TK3201394 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 28, 2002 | Jun 28, 2003 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-916X404-7-TIL-02 | CARGO | — | Jun 1, 2002 | Jun 1, 2004 | REPLACED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 5992801 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 28, 2001 | Jun 28, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN315206 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2001 | Jun 28, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-533X339-1-TIL99 | CARGO | — | Jun 1, 1999 | Jun 1, 2002 | REPLACED |
| ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | 8F 40392 | CARGO | — | Jun 1, 1998 | Aug 7, 1999 | CANCELLED |
| ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | 8F 40392 | CARGO | — | Jun 1, 1998 | Jun 1, 1999 | REPLACED |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | ATM011098 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 1998 | May 1, 2001 | REPLACED |
| PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | KX274234 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 1997 | May 1, 1998 | REPLACED |
| PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | KX274234 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 1997 | May 23, 1998 | CANCELLED |
| PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | KX274234 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 1997 | May 1, 1997 | REPLACED |
| ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | GF 9003985 | CARGO | — | Jun 1, 1996 | Jun 1, 1998 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 30, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 23, 2020insuranceCANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 25, 2013insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 18, 2013
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Aug 30, 2013
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Aug 30, 2013insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 4, 2013
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Aug 30, 2012insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 29, 2012
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Jun 28, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 28, 2011insuranceCANCEL — SUA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 24, 2011
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Jul 12, 2010
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Jul 6, 2010
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Jul 6, 2010
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Jul 6, 2010authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 6, 2010authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 28, 2010insuranceCANCEL — SUA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 6, 2009
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Jun 28, 2009insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 28, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Nov 10, 2004insuranceCANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Oct 25, 2004
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Jun 1, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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May 10, 2004insuranceCANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Apr 30, 2004
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Jun 28, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Jun 28, 2002insuranceCANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Jun 1, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Jun 28, 2001insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
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Aug 7, 1999insuranceTERM/CANCL — ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 1999insuranceTERM/REPL — ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 20, 1998
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Jun 1, 1998insuranceCANCEL — ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 23, 1998insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO.
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May 1, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO.
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May 1, 1997insuranceTERM/REPL — FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT
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May 1, 1997insuranceTERM/REPL — PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 1, 1996insuranceTERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARLINGTON MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC127299
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SUA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO policy on file
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THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO policy on file
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PURDENTIAL-BACHE SECURITIES INC
85 policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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1 inspection
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify PENNY EXPRESS INC
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- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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