VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
GRAND MEADOW, MN
Joins 555 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (Great West Casualty Co) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 31, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Brokers & shippers · booking check
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
Caution
Policy effective
· Nov 27, 2020
Review these
- 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.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 0.60% (better, peer 1.00%) · Vehicle 27.6% (worse, peer 15.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- 4 fatalities on crash record 190 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
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TruckCodex risk summary — VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC (USDOT 456821) 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. • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 0.60% (better, peer 1.00%) · Vehicle 27.6% (worse, peer 15.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • 4 fatalities on crash record — 190 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Active insurance on file — Great West Casualty Co · BMC-91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/456821/ As of: Oct 31, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 456821
Active
CORPORATION
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: KARSEN ULWELLING
Company officer 2: BRADLEY GRAFE
General Freight
Household Goods
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls
Motor Vehicles
Driveaway / Towaway
Building Materials
+10 more
Based in GRAND MEADOW, MN
FMCSA census as of Oct 31, 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.
A
confidence 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
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.
Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100
Driver OOS 0.6% vs peer median 1% (better). Vehicle OOS 27.6% vs peer median 15.7% (worse). n=4700 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
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.
Operating authority
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
1 active
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)
1 revoked
common
BOC-3 agent
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
456821
In FMCSA records since
Aug 28, 1991 (~35y)
MC / docket
MC238157
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
KARSEN ULWELLING
Company officer 2
BRADLEY GRAFE
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Household Goods, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Produce, Intermodal Containers, Oilfield Equipment, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Beverages, Paper Products, Farm Supplies, Construction
Fleet size
195 units
Drivers
200
Annual mileage
18,100,137 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (507) 754-5558
Email: [email protected]
Physical
73137 ST HWY 16
GRAND MEADOW, MN 55936
Mailing
PO BOX 414
GRAND MEADOW, MN 55936
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
456821
In FMCSA records since
Aug 28, 1991 (~35y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
18,100,137 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
27.6%
vs
23.4%
+4.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate
0.6%
vs
6.7%
-6.1 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.81
vs
1.80
-0.99
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
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.
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Based on FMCSA authority grant of 1992-02-24 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
Related filings
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InsuranceGreat West Casualty CoPolicy effective Nov 27, 2020
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC238157ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 154 | 39 | 0 |
| Trailers | 265 | 9 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 190 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Injuries | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 5 | 6 | 12 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 5 | 8 | 14 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 987 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 555 | 555 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 84 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0.54% | 15.14% | — |
| 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%).
Power Units
195
Drivers
200
Inspections
987
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
27.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
14
190 all-time
Authorities
3
1 active
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 27.6% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 4,700 ACTIVE carriers operating 97–293 power units (±50% of this carrier's 195 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
0.6%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1%
Median across 4,700 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -0.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
27.6%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
15.7%
Median across 4,700 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +11.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (36 months)
2023-11
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico (NM) | 56 | 4 | 7.1% | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 48 | 3 | 6.3% | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 41 | 16 | 39.0% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 38 | 6 | 15.8% | Oct 13, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 37 | 4 | 10.8% | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 26 | 6 | 23.1% | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 24 | 3 | 12.5% | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 22 | 1 | 4.5% | May 20, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 21 | 2 | 9.5% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 19 | 4 | 21.1% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 18 | 5 | 27.8% | Sep 26, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 15 | 3 | 20.0% | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 14 | 5 | 35.7% | Aug 2, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 13 | 5 | 38.5% | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 11 | 3 | 27.3% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 11 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 1, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Apr 3, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 28, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 29, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | May 6, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 15, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 689 | |
| Trail King | 162 | |
| Kenworth | 124 | |
| Trlk | 112 | |
| Great Dane | 107 | |
| Unknown | 77 | |
| Manac | 54 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.08 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 33 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 54 | — | 2.70 | 3 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 155 | — | 6.25 | 6 | — | 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 (987 rows) View all 987 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89381650 | Oct 28, 2026 | AL | 2 | HEFLIN AL | — | 3 | 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLTL, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 89368722 | Oct 27, 2026 | NC | 2 | WYTHEVILLE NC |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89371807 | Oct 26, 2026 | SD | 3 | TILFORD SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89337192 | Oct 21, 2026 | CO | 2 | HOLLY CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89315894 | Oct 21, 2026 | OK | 3 | US 60/ I-35 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89316026 | Oct 20, 2026 | NM | 3 | NM |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89313209 | Oct 19, 2026 | CO | 2 | FORT COLLINS CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.11B-CSRIGRR, 393.45D-B | No |
| 89290858 | Oct 16, 2026 | TN | 3 | LANCASTER TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89285338 | Oct 16, 2026 | NM | 2 | NM |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89283085 | Oct 15, 2026 | NM | 3 | NM |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 89253090 | Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89230141 | Oct 9, 2026 | CO | 1 | CORTEZ CO | — | 2 | 393.55E-B, 393.47D2-BRMMCAD | No |
| 89230542 | Oct 7, 2026 | SC | 3 | LAMAR SC | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89203217 | Oct 7, 2026 | SD | 3 | WHITE LAKE SD | — | 1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 89223798 | Oct 6, 2026 | AR | 3 | HETH AR | — | 1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 89188706 | Oct 5, 2026 | MO | 3 | ST GENEVIEVE MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 89184584 | Oct 5, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89171661 | Oct 3, 2026 | KS | 2 | BUTLER COUNTY - 015 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89172068 | Oct 1, 2026 | IL | 2 | I74 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.205C | No |
| 89123704 | Sep 28, 2026 | NM | 3 | NM |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89126055 | Sep 27, 2026 | CO | 2 | LAMAR CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 393.28-WS-6 | No |
| 89115823 | Sep 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | TX |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 89104547 | Sep 25, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89038152 | Sep 18, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
16 | 396.3A1-HCM, 396.5B-HWSL, 393.207C-SSLMS | Yes |
| 89032728 | Sep 18, 2026 | KY | 3 | CORBIN KY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
Recent Crashes (190 rows) View all 190 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0261730174 | Jun 22, 2026 | MN | 3 | Yes | Yes | Injury | |
| IA2601530417 | Feb 20, 2026 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0265034885 | Feb 13, 2026 | OH | 2 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| AR2026506055 | Feb 4, 2026 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0108379976 | Jan 22, 2026 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2501516703 | Dec 3, 2025 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8552502680 | Sep 18, 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX78PEHQE12F | Sep 6, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| FL2647165905 | Jul 22, 2025 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0108144582 | Jun 4, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2501483105 | May 20, 2025 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0I25007683 | Feb 6, 2025 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2646458305 | Feb 6, 2025 | FL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| AL0004732949 | Dec 9, 2024 | AL | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| KS2024E28598 | Oct 4, 2024 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000110191 | Sep 25, 2024 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009742366 | Sep 24, 2024 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2024001345 | Aug 8, 2024 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400120111 | Jul 20, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000109382 | Jul 18, 2024 | MO | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0241760007 | Jun 24, 2024 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6WG9HQE1QA | Jun 5, 2024 | TX | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| OK2405000686 | May 4, 2024 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6UJ8HQE1A5 | Apr 13, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2628378704 | Feb 29, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2017 | MC238157-P | Daily Register | Reinstatement | Daily Register → |
| May 18, 2017 | MC238157 | Name Change | Revocation | Name Change → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (27 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great West Casualty Co | MCP65550A | BMC-91X | — | Nov 27, 2020 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP65550A | 91X | $5,000,000 | Nov 27, 2020 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | AMCA 00000003-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2020 | May 7, 2020 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | AMCA 00000003-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 7, 2020 | May 7, 2020 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | AMCA 00000003-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 7, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | AMCA00000003-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 7, 2020 | Nov 27, 2020 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | AMCA00000003-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 7, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP51421A | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2019 | Jun 11, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP51421A | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2019 | May 15, 2020 | REPLACED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13497 | BIPD | — | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP04112A | BIPD/Primary | — | May 18, 2017 | Sep 4, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP04112A | BIPD/Primary | — | May 18, 2017 | Aug 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP04112A | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2013 | Jun 20, 2017 | NAME CHANGED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP04112A | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2013 | May 18, 2017 | REPLACED |
| COREPOINTE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAX0000012 | BIPD | — | May 1, 2012 | May 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750370-3802-111 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2011 | May 1, 2012 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7503704602-021 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 6, 2002 | Apr 1, 2011 | REPLACED |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL479481 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 6, 2000 | May 4, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL479481 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 6, 2000 | Apr 6, 2002 | REPLACED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHZ4592916 | CARGO | — | Apr 6, 1999 | May 15, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AHZ4592914 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 6, 1999 | Apr 6, 2000 | REPLACED |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 1E68052 99 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 6, 1998 | Apr 6, 1999 | REPLACED |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 1E68052 99 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 5, 1998 | Apr 6, 1998 | REPLACED |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 1E68052 99 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 6, 1998 | Apr 5, 1998 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP36286A | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 26, 1997 | Jan 6, 1998 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 21, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 16, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 27, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 23, 2020
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Jun 11, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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May 21, 2020
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May 15, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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May 7, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 7, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 4, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Aug 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 20, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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May 19, 2017
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May 18, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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May 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — COREPOINTE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 4, 2002insuranceTERM/CANCL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 6, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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May 15, 2000insuranceCANCEL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 6, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 6, 1999insuranceTERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Apr 6, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Apr 6, 1998insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Apr 5, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Jan 6, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 26, 1997insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jan 10, 1994
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Jun 9, 1992
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Feb 24, 1992
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Mar 26, 1991
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Mar 26, 1991
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 24 | 3 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 19 | 2 |
| LAMAR CO | CO | 12 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 11 | 1 |
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 9 | 2 |
| WAVERLY WEST BOUND | NE | 9 | 3 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 9 | 0 |
| OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 9 | 0 |
| HELPER UT | UT | 9 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 8 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 112 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 6 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 22 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 20 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 5 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 7 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 |
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