ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC
Joins 76 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY) 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.
- 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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC (USDOT 465197) 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: • 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. On file: • 2 active operating authorities • Active insurance on file — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · BMC-91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/465197/ 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 · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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 · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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 0% vs peer median 1% (better). Vehicle OOS 6% vs peer median 16.2% (better). n=3296 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 1991-10-15 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 1, 2026
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC244816ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 265 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 300 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 99 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 140 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 76 | 76 | 3 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 5.26% | 0% |
| 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%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 3,296 ACTIVE carriers operating 133–399 power units (±50% of this carrier's 266 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (34 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Michigan (MI) | 34 | 1 | 2.9% | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 14 | 2 | 14.3% | Oct 13, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 28, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 14, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 55 | |
| Stoughton | 52 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 51 | |
| Volvo | 34 | |
| Kenworth | 8 | |
| Peterbilt | 7 |
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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 18 | — | 0.60 | 1 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | — | 2.97 | 3 | — | 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 (140 rows) View all 140 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 89251120 | Oct 13, 2026 | KY | 1 | FRANKLIN KY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 89185706 | Oct 5, 2026 | MI | 3 | MONROE SCALE S/B |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 89080701 | Sep 22, 2026 | OH | 2 | PIQUA OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88938529 | Sep 8, 2026 | MI | 2 | MI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11A1-CSURR | No |
| 88868951 | Sep 1, 2026 | KY | 3 | WILLIAMSBURG KY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88714576 | Aug 17, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 88706972 | Aug 13, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88681785 | Aug 12, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88390595 | Jul 13, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 88060922 | Jun 4, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87837357 | May 13, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87824887 | May 11, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 87754018 | May 3, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-INAT | No |
| 87726911 | Apr 30, 2026 | MI | 1 | W/B I-94 @ OLD SCALES |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 11A1-CSURR | No |
| 87605054 | Apr 16, 2026 | NY | 2 | CHAMPLAIN NY |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 11A1-CSURR | No |
| 87485766 | Apr 2, 2026 | KY | 1 | FRANKLIN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87348684 | Mar 19, 2026 | OH | 3 | WILMINGTON OH |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87314087 | Mar 17, 2026 | MI | 2 | mi-monroe-scale-n/b |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 87284163 | Mar 13, 2026 | MI | 1 | mi-i-94-w/b-@-welcome-center |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.106B-C, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 87268098 | Mar 5, 2026 | NY | 2 | PERU NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87076420 | Feb 18, 2026 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87083362 | Feb 17, 2026 | TN | 3 | HOLLADAY TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87074293 | Feb 16, 2026 | TN | 3 | ARDMORE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 87006781 | Feb 9, 2026 | MI | 2 | mi-monroe-scale-s/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 86863783 | Jan 22, 2026 | MI | 2 | mi-monroe-scale-n/b |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (99 rows) View all 99 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH0256134717 | Jul 17, 2025 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0255083244 | May 9, 2025 | OH | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| OH0245195615 | Oct 25, 2024 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0245186373 | Oct 11, 2024 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0245065294 | Apr 17, 2024 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002932541 | Jul 14, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002837513 | Mar 13, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002762202 | Nov 22, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002606200 | Jun 20, 2022 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0904066238 | Jun 3, 2022 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904025253 | Apr 30, 2022 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0215075338 | Apr 29, 2021 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0215075340 | Apr 29, 2021 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA102757800X | Mar 15, 2021 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903752871 | Feb 19, 2021 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0102872837 | Jan 4, 2021 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0002158949 | Dec 11, 2020 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0195207355 | Oct 9, 2019 | OH | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0195207361 | Oct 9, 2019 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0001715965 | May 21, 2019 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001641301 | Feb 12, 2019 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001617053 | Jan 28, 2019 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001573879 | Dec 13, 2018 | MI | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0903206569 | Aug 20, 2018 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903158084 | May 19, 2018 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (3 letters, 2 PDFs 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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| Sep 15, 2015 | MC244816 | Name Change | Revocation | Name Change → |
| Sep 15, 2015 | MC244816 | Daily Register | Revocation | Daily Register → |
| Aug 17, 2015 | MC244816 | Name Change | Revocation | Metadata only |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9808611 | BMC-91X | — | May 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9808611 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9808611 | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | P04181254 | BIPD/Primary | $5,000,000 | May 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | P04181254 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2024 | May 27, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | P7174444A | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | P7174444A | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 16, 2015 | May 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | P7174444A | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2012 | Sep 21, 2015 | NAME CHANGED |
| NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | P7174444A | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2012 | Sep 16, 2015 | REPLACED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 321-850040 | CARGO | — | Apr 1, 2007 | Jun 3, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-850039 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2007 | May 1, 2012 | REPLACED |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | C1M 900385 | CARGO | — | Feb 1, 2003 | Apr 1, 2007 | REPLACED |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | TPO 203313 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2003 | Apr 1, 2007 | REPLACED |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | C1M 900385 | CARGO | — | Oct 31, 1996 | Feb 1, 2003 | REPLACED |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | TPO203313 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 31, 1996 | Feb 1, 2003 | REPLACED |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | NO802 01 71 580/44 | CARGO | — | Dec 4, 1992 | Oct 31, 1996 | REPLACED |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | NO802 01 71 580/44 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 4, 1992 | Oct 31, 1996 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 27, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
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May 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
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May 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Sep 21, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Sep 17, 2015
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Sep 16, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
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May 1, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 3, 2011insuranceCANCEL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 1, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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Apr 1, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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Dec 2, 2005
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Feb 1, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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Feb 1, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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Oct 31, 1996insuranceTERM/REPL — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Feb 23, 1993
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Oct 15, 1991
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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| FRANKLIN | KY | 8 | 1 |
| BUFFALO NY | NY | 5 | 0 |
| PERU NY | NY | 4 | 1 |
| LONDON | KY | 3 | 0 |
| AMBASSADOR BRIDGE | MI | 3 | 0 |
| KUTTAWA | KY | 2 | 0 |
| I 75 NB 24 MM | MI | 2 | 0 |
| I-75 NB REST AREA | OH | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 0 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Requiring or permitting a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle driver to drive more than 11 hours | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 172.201(a)(4) | Additional information not after Hazardous Materials basic description | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 172.516(c)(5) | Placard not reading horizontally | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 177.817(a) | No or improper shipping papers (carrier) | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 177.817(e) | Shipping paper accessibility | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
Booking & risk tools
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Docket MC244816
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BMC-91X policy on file
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NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
CARGO policy on file
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TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
CARGO policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,939 carriers served
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140 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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99 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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Fleet recall search
NHTSA recalls covering this fleet's vehicle years/makes
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File a complaint
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Certificate lookup
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Insurance-lapse watch
Carriers with recent BMC-91 cancellation or reinstatement churn
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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.