UNDERWOOD MACHINERY TRANSPORT INC
DBA: UNDERWOOD
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 fatality on crash record 18 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — UNDERWOOD MACHINERY TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 70740) 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 Officer(s): DEAN M DURRETT (Company officer); JIM IRWIN (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 18 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Active insurance on file — LEXINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CORPORATION · 84 • BOC-3 process agent on file — CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/70740/ As of: Jul 20, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 10% (better). n=93850 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
2 active liability policies
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.
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InsuranceLEXINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CORPORATIONPolicy effective Oct 1, 2024
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Process AgentCORPORATION SERVICE COMPANYBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC107445ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 18 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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.
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
UNDERWOOD MACHINERY TRANSPORT INC is a corporation based in INDIANAPOLIS, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 70740. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 11 power units and 5 drivers, with 2 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.
UNDERWOOD MACHINERY TRANSPORT INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Indianapolis, IN. FMCSA records show no roadside inspections in the last 24 months but 2 reportable crashes during the same window. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY, and operating authority is active for broker, common, and contract.
No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 2 in the prior 24-month window.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet); 5 drivers.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 93,850 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 1 | |
| Trailer | 1 |
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 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
Recent Crashes (18 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| IN0904554108 | Aug 9, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904525320 | Jun 10, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX467EHQE114 | Oct 15, 2014 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0901068737 | Feb 21, 2009 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0900574270 | Oct 30, 2006 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0022102361 | Mar 26, 2006 | NM | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IN0000525602 | Jul 22, 2003 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0018074322 | Apr 3, 2001 | OH | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| WV000004516A | Jan 20, 2001 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN990003116_ | Dec 11, 1999 | IN | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| VA0000064064 | Jan 18, 1999 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY000063775A | Jun 16, 1998 | KY | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IA005004228A | Jan 23, 1995 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX004399775A | Dec 20, 1994 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN930000447_ | Oct 1, 1993 | IN | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| IN00011292 | Jul 2, 1992 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL12985610 | Jul 11, 1991 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL12842621 | Jul 11, 1991 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (34 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| LEXINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | L266015-2113 | 84 | — | Oct 1, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10047722 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10047722 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 3, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10047722 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST | S 2349271 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2018 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10047722 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10047722 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 923J2069 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000965331 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
| U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000965331 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 30, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 1000964979 | SURETY | — | Jan 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 087702 66047225 | SURETY | — | Jan 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 36 MS VO9064 K3 | CARGO | — | Oct 1, 2007 | Apr 29, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Y-810-923J2069-TIL-07 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Y-810-923J2069-TIL-07 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 17, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 068 82 03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2007 | REPLACED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 068 82 03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2005 | Nov 29, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 068 82 03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 | REPLACED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 068 82 03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2005 | Nov 6, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 36 UUM AJ4026 K3 | CARGO | — | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2007 | REPLACED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | SRSIMIN04-087 | CARGO | — | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 66 99 29 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 23, 2002 | Oct 1, 2005 | REPLACED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 66 99 29 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 11, 2002 | Aug 23, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 66 99 29 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2001 | Jan 11, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | 0821-00-009772 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2001 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 3, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2022insuranceCANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 8, 2021
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Oct 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 29, 2020insuranceCANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Oct 30, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 17, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Oct 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Oct 8, 2013
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Oct 1, 2013insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2013insuranceCANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 2012
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Jan 1, 2009insuranceCANCEL — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
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Dec 19, 2008
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Nov 6, 2007insuranceTERM/CANCL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Oct 1, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Nov 29, 2005insuranceTERM/CANCL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Nov 15, 2005
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Nov 15, 2005
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Oct 5, 2005
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Oct 1, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Oct 1, 2005insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Oct 1, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Oct 1, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 23, 2002insuranceCANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Jan 11, 2002insuranceCANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Oct 1, 2001insuranceCANCEL — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
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Oct 1, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Oct 1, 1999insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Oct 1, 1997insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Oct 1, 1996insuranceTERM/REPL — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 1996insuranceTERM/REPL — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 20, 1996insuranceCANCEL — THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 11, 1995
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Nov 13, 1995insuranceCANCEL — THE REINSURANCE CORP OF NEW YORK
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I70 WB 12MM | IN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC107445
common · ACTIVE · MC
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LEXINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
84 policy on file
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HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST
91X policy on file
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TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO policy on file
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EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
SURETY policy on file
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THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY policy on file
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THE REINSURANCE CORP OF NEW YORK
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY
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2 inspections
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18 reportable crashes
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