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VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC

USDOT 621127 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE INDIVIDUAL Owner: TERRY VANDERWALL Additional owner: TREVOR VANDERWALL General Freight Grain / Feed / Hay Dry Bulk Farm Supplies Based in ST CHARLES, MI Grade A · 100
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 · Sep 2, 2015
Review these
  • 3 fatalities on crash record 15 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: TERRY VANDERWALL
Additional owner: TREVOR VANDERWALL
Cargo: General Freight, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 621127)
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): TERRY VANDERWALL (Owner); TREVOR VANDERWALL (Additional owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 3 fatalities on crash record — 15 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/621127/
As of: Jul 19, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
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
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.8% (better). n=40240 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 621127
In FMCSA records since Nov 17, 1995 (~30y)
MC / docket MC301845
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner TERRY VANDERWALL
Additional owner TREVOR VANDERWALL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies
Fleet size 24 units
Drivers 23
Annual mileage 1,658,509 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (989) 860-2026
Email: [email protected]
Physical
20260 WEST COLVIN RD
ST CHARLES, MI 48655
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 621127
In FMCSA records since Nov 17, 1995 (~30y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,658,509 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.50 vs 1.80 -0.30
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 23 1 0
Trailers 53 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 15 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 1 1
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 27 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 12 12 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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%).

Power Units
24
Drivers
23
Inspections
27
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
1
15 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC is a individual based in ST CHARLES, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 621127. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 24 power units and 23 drivers, with 27 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 24 power units and 23 drivers, organized as an individual, based in St Charles, MI. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 7% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (8) and IN (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (57.1% of violations); top code 395.8E-HOSPD (False record of duty status) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 24 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 23 drivers; Western Star, Freightliner, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 40,240 ACTIVE carriers operating 12–36 power units (±50% of this carrier's 24 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 40,240 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.8%
Median across 40,240 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -14.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
12 violations
Hours of Service
6 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 8 0 0.0% Jan 8, 2026
Indiana (IN) 3 0 0.0% Oct 30, 2025
North Carolina (NC) 1 0 0.0% Jan 14, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 13
Western Star 6
Utility 5
Mckt 3
Stri 3
East 2
Strick Com 2
Tita 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 3 — 1.06 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 5 — 1.79 2 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (27 rows) View all 27 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86751015 Jan 8, 2026 MI 3 EB SCALE
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC58036 · 5KJJBWD11SPVS2704
1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
86219498 Oct 30, 2025 IN 3 TERRE HAUTE IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96082 · 3AKJHHDR6RSVG9752
4 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLSWZ No
85308935 Jul 22, 2025 MI 3 —
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC42529 · 5KJJBWD15SLVZ1824
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
85049052 Jun 25, 2025 MI 3 ROMNEY RD SITE
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC21961 · 5KJJBWD18RPVD1700
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
84683547 May 14, 2025 MI 3 DEWITT REST AREA
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96103 · 5KJJBWD11SLVS9756
1 392.2-SLLEWG1 No
84181275 Mar 19, 2025 MI 3 DEWITT REST AREA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96093 · 3AKJGND10NDNM0245
2 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEWG1 No
83612767 Jan 14, 2025 NC 3 I 26, EAST
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC34841 · 5KJJBWD11SPVS2704
0 — No
83526521 Jan 3, 2025 MI 2 mi-n-i-75@pontiac-scale
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96102 · 1FUJHHDR3MLMA3306
1 392.2-SLLSR No
83526492 Jan 3, 2025 MI 2 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD87992 · 1XKWD49X3KJ239310
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
83535162 Jan 2, 2025 IN 1 CHESTERTON IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96102 · 1FUJHHDR3MLMA3306
3 392.2-SLLSR, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.8A No
83421825 Dec 17, 2024 IN 3 EVANSVILLE IN
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC42529 · 5KJJBWD15SLVZ1824
2 392.2-SLLS3, 395.24 No
82266644 Jul 30, 2024 MI 3 WILLOW HWY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96098 · 3AKJGND10MDME0673
1 392.2 No
81944551 Jun 20, 2024 IN 1 GREENFIELD IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96100 · 3AKJGND10MDMA3316
3 393.9(a), 393.55(e) No
81426500 Apr 16, 2024 IN 3 INDIANAPOLIS IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96096 · 3AKJGND16MDME6882
1 392.2 No
81295588 Apr 5, 2024 MI 2 SCOTT RD
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96095 · 3AKJGND10LDLT8437
1 392.2 No
80951575 Feb 26, 2024 MI 3 —
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96088 · 5KJJBWD11RLVE3050
2 392.2 No
80836518 Feb 12, 2024 KY 3 LEXINGTON
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96082 · 3AKJHHDR6RSVG9752
1 392.2 No
80110520 Nov 7, 2023 TX 2 TX55 SB
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96099 · 3AKJGND18MDMA9980
0 — No
80107795 Nov 6, 2023 MI 2 REST AREA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96085 · 3AKJGND10JDJU3404
1 392.2 No
79520997 Aug 28, 2023 MI 3 mi-us12-@-strait-rd
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96088 · 3AKJGND14KDKF0727
1 392.2 No
79434578 Aug 17, 2023 MI 3 mi-us12-@-m49-s
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96103 · 3AKJGND18MDMS0403
1 392.2 No
79473283 Jul 19, 2023 MI 3 mi-clio-rest-area-(i-75-s/b)
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96102 · 1FUJHHDR3MLMA3306
0 — No
79147291 Jun 29, 2023 MI 1 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96092 · 3AKJGND19KDKT8805
15 393.75(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.205(a) No
79006576 Jun 27, 2023 MI 3 RAMSAY RD
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96082 · 3AKJHHDR7KSKP3763
1 392.2 No
78620020 May 12, 2023 MI 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96092 · 3AKJGND19KDKT8805
0 — No
Recent Crashes (15 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI0003469847 Apr 4, 2025 MI 1 0 Yes No Fatal
MI0003236938 Jul 16, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002924875 Jun 29, 2023 MI 1 0 Yes No Fatal
ILX002121750 Jan 6, 2021 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903575319 Apr 27, 2020 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001894881 Dec 11, 2019 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0001699211 May 13, 2019 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001516124 Oct 30, 2018 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903006689 Sep 30, 2017 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0072086256 Sep 20, 2017 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001006072 Apr 5, 2017 MI 1 2 Yes No Fatal
IA1700974906 Mar 22, 2017 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000070022 Nov 1, 2013 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0900945652 Aug 19, 2008 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0006971585 Feb 12, 2008 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC301845
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

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 PDF
Mar 11, 2014 MC301845 NC REVOCATION NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 42-496828-03 91X $750,000 Sep 2, 2015 On file ACTIVE
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 42-496828-02 BIPD/Primary — Apr 14, 2014 Sep 2, 2015 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 42-496828-02 BIPD/Primary — Aug 26, 2010 Apr 14, 2014 NAME CHANGED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 4649682802 BIPD/Primary — Mar 23, 2005 Aug 26, 2010 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 14076507 CARGO — Mar 23, 2005 Apr 14, 2014 NAME CHANGED
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA IMI 075 ,767 CARGO — Dec 28, 1995 Mar 23, 2005 REPLACED
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA CAC 072 663 BIPD/Primary — Jun 13, 1995 Mar 23, 2005 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 2, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Apr 14, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Apr 14, 2014
    insurance
    NAMECHG — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Apr 14, 2014
    insurance
    NAMECHG — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Aug 26, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Aug 4, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Mar 23, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
  8. Mar 23, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
  9. Jun 17, 1996
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
DEWITT REST AREA MI 2 0
CHESTERTON IN IN 1 0
EVANSVILLE IN IN 1 0
GREENFIELD IN IN 1 0
INDIANAPOLIS IN IN 1 0
TERRE HAUTE IN IN 1 0
LEXINGTON KY 1 0
EB SCALE MI 1 0
RAMSAY RD MI 1 0
REST AREA MI 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 11 0
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed Vehicle Maintenance 3 3
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 3 2
393.205(a) Wheel/rim cracked or broken Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.207(f) Air suspension pressure loss Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC

Is VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 621127 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC's safety rating? ▾
VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC had? ▾
27 roadside inspections are on file for VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 27 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC based? ▾
VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 20260 WEST COLVIN RD, ST CHARLES, Michigan 48655. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC301845). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC operate? ▾
VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC self-reports 24 power units and 23 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC had any crashes? ▾
15 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for VANDERWALL TRUCKING LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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