STEVEN SPARKMAN
DBA: STEVEN SPARKMAN TRANSPORTATION
Joins 39 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 26, 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.
- Prior insurance gap · 6562 days Apr 14, 1992 → Apr 2, 2010
- Prior insurance gap · 965 days Nov 6, 2013 → Jun 28, 2016
- Contract (Property) gap · 960 days Inactive Nov 12, 2013 → reinstated Jun 29, 2016
- Contract (Property) gap · 6510 days Inactive Jun 9, 1992 → reinstated Apr 6, 2010
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 2.60% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 9.50% vs peer 7.70% Details →
- 3 fatalities on crash record 4 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — STEVEN SPARKMAN (USDOT 459459) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 6562 days — Apr 14, 1992 → Apr 2, 2010 • Prior insurance gap · 965 days — Nov 6, 2013 → Jun 28, 2016 • Contract (Property) gap · 960 days — Inactive Nov 12, 2013 → reinstated Jun 29, 2016 • Contract (Property) gap · 6510 days — Inactive Jun 9, 1992 → reinstated Apr 6, 2010 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 2.60% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 9.50% vs peer 7.70% • 3 fatalities on crash record — 4 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/459459/ As of: Oct 26, 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 26, 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 2.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 9.5% vs peer median 7.7% (worse). n=112979 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units −2 (11 → 9) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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 2016-06-29 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsurancePROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALPolicy effective Jun 28, 2018
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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 |
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| Truck tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 12 | 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 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 61 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 2.56% | — |
| 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 112,979 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Nov 12, 2013 to Jun 29, 2016 (960 days)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 9, 1992 to Apr 6, 2010 (6510 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 14, 1992 to Apr 2, 2010 (6562 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 6, 2013 to Jun 28, 2016 (965 days)
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Power Units 11 9FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (29 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 27 | |
| Freightliner | 23 | |
| Tran | 9 | |
| Trail-Eze | 8 | |
| Transcraft | 7 | |
| Dorsey Tra | 6 | |
| Dors | 5 | |
| Kenworth | 4 |
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 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.38 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.43 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 1.10 | 1 | — | 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 (61 rows) View all 61 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89285456 | Oct 16, 2026 | NM | 2 | NM |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 89287090 | Oct 15, 2026 | CO | 2 | LAMAR CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E1PC | No |
| 89169126 | Oct 2, 2026 | NM | 3 | NM |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88674420 | Aug 11, 2026 | NM | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88493214 | Jul 22, 2026 | NM | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88385804 | Jul 10, 2026 | CO | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.55E-B | No |
| 87988572 | May 28, 2026 | WY | 3 | FRANNIE POE |
MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING SEMI-TRAILER
Ticket: Mckt
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0 | — | No |
| 87823622 | May 12, 2026 | OK | 1 | BOISE CITY SCALE HOUSE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87566716 | Apr 12, 2026 | KS | 2 | CIMARRON KS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 11A1-CSURR, 30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| 87477239 | Mar 31, 2026 | NM | 2 | CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87214796 | Mar 4, 2026 | NM | 3 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87171989 | Feb 27, 2026 | NM | 2 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87170249 | Feb 26, 2026 | CO | 2 | LIMON CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87167033 | Feb 26, 2026 | TX | 3 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87025502 | Feb 10, 2026 | CO | 2 | LIMON CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 87005698 | Feb 9, 2026 | NM | 2 | CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86737843 | Jan 7, 2026 | NM | 2 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85953985 | Oct 2, 2025 | TX | 2 | US287 SB IOWA PARK SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85938243 | Oct 1, 2025 | NM | 2 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85885806 | Sep 24, 2025 | CO | 3 | TWO BUTTES CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85701671 | Sep 4, 2025 | NM | 2 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45PC, 392.2RG | Yes |
| 85690175 | Sep 3, 2025 | CO | 2 | LAMAR CO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85638481 | Aug 28, 2025 | CO | 3 | HOLLY CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85410457 | Aug 4, 2025 | NM | 3 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85374690 | Jul 30, 2025 | TX | 1 | 25V IH27 NB |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2025001015 | Jul 7, 2025 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX71CCHQE1M9 | Dec 10, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2023000487 | Apr 26, 2023 | CO | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| TX66M8HQE1SD | Nov 28, 2021 | TX | 2 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
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 | MC246733 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 letters, 1 PDF available)
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.
Some letters share the same legacy archived file path — we show one PDF link for the primary document and list the other actions as metadata (type + date) until per-letter PDFs are re-extracted.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jun 29, 2016 | MC246733-P | Reinstatement Letter | Reinstatement | Reinstatement Letter → |
| Apr 6, 2010 | MC246733-P | Reinstatement Letter | Reinstatement | Metadata only |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 7799886 | 91X | $750,000 | Jun 28, 2018 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 967150001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 28, 2017 | Jun 28, 2018 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 3834371 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 28, 2016 | Jun 28, 2017 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 965 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 6, 2013 to Jun 28, 2016 | ||||||
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN118631 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2013 | Nov 6, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 357808 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2012 | Apr 2, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CBP356066 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2011 | Apr 2, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CBP356066 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2011 | Aug 25, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CBP356066 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 29, 2011 | Jul 27, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CBP356066 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2011 | Jun 29, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 4638691 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2010 | Apr 2, 2011 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 6562 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 14, 1992 to Apr 2, 2010 | ||||||
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | LOO8296 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 6, 1991 | Apr 14, 1992 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 28, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 28, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Jun 29, 2016
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Nov 12, 2013
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Nov 12, 2013authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 12, 2013authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 960 days (through Jun 29, 2016)
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Nov 6, 2013insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 6, 2013insurance gapCoverage gap: 965 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 28, 2016)
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Apr 2, 2013
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Apr 2, 2013insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 3, 2012
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Apr 2, 2012insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 25, 2011insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 1, 2011
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Jul 27, 2011insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 29, 2011insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 2, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Oct 4, 1996
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Sep 22, 1992
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Jun 9, 1992
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Jun 9, 1992authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 6510 days (through Apr 6, 2010)
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Apr 14, 1992insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 14, 1992insurance gapCoverage gap: 6562 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 2, 2010)
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 | 11 | 1 |
| LAMAR CO | CO | 7 | 0 |
| LIMON CO | CO | 4 | 0 |
| CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 4 | 0 |
| DUMONT CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| NM | NM | 2 | 0 |
| US287 NB CHILDRESS SCALE | TX | 2 | 0 |
| AVONDALE CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| HOLLY CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| LAKEWOOD CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 393.118(d)(3) | Insufficient or improper arrangement of tiedowns for lumber or building materials | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
Booking & risk tools
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Docket MC246733
common · N · MC
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PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
91X policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 128,288 carriers served
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61 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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4 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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BOC-3 process agents explained
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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.