SOUTHWEST BODY & TOWING INC

USDOT 607999 • 1523 S 1ST STREET, ARTESIA, NM, 88210

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
607,999
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
5757483223
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
108,519
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
1523 S 1ST STREET, ARTESIA, NM, 88210
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 16.7%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 10.0 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Mar 11, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-486529ACTIVEUnknownMar 12, 2026
Contract CarrierMC-305852REVOKEDJun 22, 1999Jun 22, 1999

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP632928ON FILEMar 11, 2025Mar 11, 2026
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOPTOWK000068-02ON FILEMar 11, 2011Mar 11, 2012

Insurance History (36 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (36 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP529099CANCELLEDMar 11, 2024Mar 11, 2025
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP423892CANCELLEDMar 11, 2023Mar 11, 2024
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP317784REPLACEDMar 11, 2022Mar 11, 2023
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP213362CANCELLEDMar 11, 2021Mar 11, 2022
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP109464CANCELLEDMar 11, 2020Mar 11, 2021
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCPNM5063323-9CANCELLEDNov 1, 2019Mar 11, 2020
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCPNM5063323-9CANCELLEDJul 18, 2019Nov 1, 2019
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCPNM5063323-9CANCELLEDMar 11, 2019Jul 18, 2019
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary72TRB002362CANCELLEDMar 11, 2018Mar 11, 2019
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary72TRB001881CANCELLEDNov 16, 2017Mar 11, 2018
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary72TRB001881REPLACEDMar 11, 2017Nov 16, 2017
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary72TRB001881CANCELLEDMar 11, 2017Dec 22, 2017
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary5E44615REPLACEDMar 11, 2016Mar 11, 2016
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary5E44615CANCELLEDMar 11, 2016Mar 11, 2017
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary72TRB000745CANCELLEDMar 11, 2015Mar 11, 2016
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary72TRB000030CANCELLEDMar 11, 2014Mar 11, 2015
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPTOWK000068-04CANCELLEDMar 11, 2013Mar 11, 2014
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPTOWK000068-03CANCELLEDMar 11, 2012Mar 11, 2013
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPTOWK000068-02CANCELLEDMar 11, 2011Mar 11, 2012
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOPTOWK000068-01CANCELLEDMar 11, 2010Mar 11, 2011
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPTOWK000068-01CANCELLEDMar 11, 2010Mar 11, 2011
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPTOWK000068-00CANCELLEDMar 11, 2009Mar 11, 2010
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOPTOWK000068-00CANCELLEDMar 11, 2009Mar 11, 2010
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTOW003706-02CANCELLEDMar 11, 2008Mar 11, 2009
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTOW003706-02CANCELLEDMar 11, 2008Mar 11, 2009
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTOW003706-01CANCELLEDMar 11, 2007Mar 11, 2008
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTOW003706-01CANCELLEDMar 11, 2007Mar 11, 2008
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTOW003706-00CANCELLEDMar 11, 2006Mar 11, 2007
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTOW003706-00CANCELLEDMar 11, 2006Mar 11, 2007
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryWCP1020001161-02CANCELLEDMar 11, 2005Mar 11, 2006
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONCARGOWCP1020001161-02CANCELLEDMar 11, 2005Mar 11, 2006
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryWCP102000116101CANCELLEDMar 11, 2004Mar 11, 2005
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONCARGOWCP10200116101CANCELLEDMar 11, 2004Mar 11, 2005
MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.BIPD/PrimaryMPP014562CANCELLEDJul 16, 1998Apr 5, 1999
MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.BIPD/PrimaryMPP014540CANCELLEDJul 16, 1997Jul 16, 1998
MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.BIPD/PrimaryMPP014517CANCELLEDJul 16, 1996Jul 16, 1997

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP632928BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2026Mar 11, 2026
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP529099BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2025Mar 11, 2025
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP423892BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2024Mar 11, 2024
TERM/REPLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP317784BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2023Mar 11, 2023
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP213362BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2022Mar 11, 2022
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP109464BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2021Mar 11, 2021
CANCELNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CPNM5063323-9BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2020Mar 11, 2020
CANCELNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CPNM5063323-9BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 2019Nov 1, 2019
CANCELNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CPNM5063323-9BIPD/PrimaryJul 18, 2019Jul 18, 2019
CANCELNATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.72TRB002362BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2019Mar 11, 2019
CANCELNATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.72TRB001881BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2018Mar 11, 2018
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.72TRB001881BIPD/PrimaryDec 22, 2017Dec 22, 2017
TERM/REPLNATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.72TRB001881BIPD/PrimaryNov 16, 2017Nov 16, 2017
CANCELEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.5E44615BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2017Mar 11, 2017
CANCELNATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.72TRB000745BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2016Mar 11, 2016
TERM/REPLEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.5E44615BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2016Mar 11, 2016
CANCELNATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.72TRB000030BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2015Mar 11, 2015
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK000068-04BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2014Mar 11, 2014
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK000068-03BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2013Mar 11, 2013
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK000068-02CARGOMar 11, 2012Mar 11, 2012
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK000068-02BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2012Mar 11, 2012
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK000068-01BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2011Mar 11, 2011
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK000068-01CARGOMar 11, 2011Mar 11, 2011
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK000068-00CARGOMar 11, 2010Mar 11, 2010
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK000068-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2010Mar 11, 2010
CANCELSTONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYTOW003706-02CARGOMar 11, 2009Mar 11, 2009
CANCELSTONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYTOW003706-02BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2009Mar 11, 2009
CANCELSTONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYTOW003706-01BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2008Mar 11, 2008
CANCELSTONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYTOW003706-01CARGOMar 11, 2008Mar 11, 2008
CANCELSTONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYTOW003706-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2007Mar 11, 2007
CANCELSTONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYTOW003706-00CARGOMar 11, 2007Mar 11, 2007
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONWCP1020001161-02BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2006Mar 11, 2006
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONWCP1020001161-02CARGOMar 11, 2006Mar 11, 2006
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONWCP10200116101CARGOMar 11, 2005Mar 11, 2005
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONWCP102000116101BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2005Mar 11, 2005
CANCELMGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.MPP014562BIPD/PrimaryApr 5, 1999Apr 5, 1999
CANCELMGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.MPP014540BIPD/PrimaryJul 16, 1998Jul 16, 1998
CANCELMGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.MPP014517BIPD/PrimaryJul 16, 1997Jul 16, 1997

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-305852INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-486529INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-486529INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-486529INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (24 events)

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Authority Action History (24 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC486529COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 12, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 12, 2026
MC486529COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 12, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 11, 2025
MC486529COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 13, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 8, 2024
MC486529COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 14, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 8, 2022
MC486529COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 12, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 9, 2021
MC486529MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDMay 19, 2020Unknown
MC486529COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 7, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 25, 2019
MC486529MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDAug 20, 2019REVOKEDMar 17, 2020
MC486529COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 12, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 13, 2018
MC486529COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 13, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 13, 2017
MC486529MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDSep 7, 2016REVOKEDMar 18, 2019
MC486529COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 12, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 10, 2015
MC486529COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 12, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 10, 2014
MC486529COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 12, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 5, 2013
MC486529COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 13, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 5, 2012
MC486529COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 14, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 4, 2011
MC486529COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 12, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 2, 2010
MC486529COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 12, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 11, 2009
MC486529COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 13, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 12, 2008
MC486529COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 12, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 12, 2007
MC486529COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 13, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 13, 2006
MC486529COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 14, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 14, 2005
MC486529MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 30, 2004REVOKEDMar 21, 2016
MC305852MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 9, 1996REVOKEDJun 17, 1999

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
16%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
21%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
6
Violations
30
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
33.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
16.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 6 of 6 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states6 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (30 violations from 6 inspections)

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Violation Summary (30 violations from 6 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp61Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21(b)USDOT number not displayed303General/Admin
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements103General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:387.301(a)387.301(a)10General/Admin

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+9.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
16.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+10.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
5.00vs nat'l 1.80
+3.20 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (6 inspections)

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

6 total · 50.0% OOS
2024-082026-01
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

SW MUSTANG1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
16
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 6, 2022NMINJURY015ARTESIAN HALDEMAN RD & E RICHEY AVE...AC5628SOUTHWEST BODY & TOWING INC
Jan 18, 2022NMTOW0097US62/180 MM 59...155942SOUTHWEST BODY & TOWING INC
May 25, 2021NMTOW0097BLUESTEM RD MM 8...566962SOUTHWEST BODY & TOWING INC
May 25, 2017NMINJURY01
Jun 26, 2011NMTOW00

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

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1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
NM-2023-0020-US1760Apr 16, 2023382.215$10,060Carrier

Compliance Timeline

46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 12, 2026
Authority
Mar 11, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 11, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 11, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 16, 2023
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $10,060
Case NM-2023-0020-US1760 • 382.215
Mar 11, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 6, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in NM
0 fatalities, 15 injuries
Mar 11, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 18, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in NM
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 25, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in NM
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 11, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 11, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 1, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 18, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 11, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 11, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 22, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 16, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 25, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 11, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 11, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 11, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 11, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 11, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 11, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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