DESIGN TEAM SIGN COMPANY LLC
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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
· Jan 1, 2026
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- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 4.20% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 6.70% (better, peer 14.3%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
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TruckCodex risk summary — DESIGN TEAM SIGN COMPANY LLC (USDOT 720671) 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: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 4.20% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 6.70% (better, peer 14.3%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — AllAmerican Agents of Process • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/720671/ As of: Aug 28, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 720671
Active
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: KEITH PIERCE
Company officer 2: CHRIS PIERCE
General Freight
Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber
Building Materials
Beverages
Construction
Other (SIGNS, AWNINGS, ENTRANCE AND BUILDING STRUCTURES)
Based in ADAMSVILLE, TN
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
A
confidence 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100
Driver OOS 4.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 6.7% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=53914 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
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.
Operating authority
Insurance
1 active liability filing
BOC-3 agent
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
720671
In FMCSA records since
Dec 18, 1997 (~28y)
MC / docket
MC648750
Company officer
KEITH PIERCE
Company officer 2
CHRIS PIERCE
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Beverages, Construction, Other (SIGNS, AWNINGS, ENTRANCE AND BUILDING STRUCTURES)
Fleet size
19 units
Drivers
17
Annual mileage
520,520 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (731) 925-4448
Email: [email protected]
Physical
255 OLD MORRIS CHAPEL ROAD
ADAMSVILLE, TN 38310
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
720671
In FMCSA records since
Dec 18, 1997 (~28y)
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
520,520 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
6.7%
vs
23.4%
-16.7 pts
Driver OOS Rate
4.2%
vs
6.7%
-2.5 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.28
vs
1.80
-1.52
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
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.
Related filings
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InsuranceUNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Jan 1, 2026
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Process AgentAllAmerican Agents of ProcessBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC648750ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 39 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4% | 12% | — |
| 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%).
Power Units
19
Drivers
17
Inspections
39
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
6.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
8
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Risk intelligence
DESIGN TEAM SIGN COMPANY LLC had 25 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 16.0%, which is below the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 2.0.
Inspection profile
25 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MS (6) and KY (5).
Violation profile
16.0% out-of-service rate, near the 19.3% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 383.23(a)(2) (Operating a CMV without a CDL) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
Fleet profile
The fleet comprises 19 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 17 drivers; Stoughton, Ford, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 53,914 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–29 power units (±50% of this carrier's 19 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
4.2%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 53,914 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +4.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
6.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 53,914 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -7.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (21 months)
2023-09
2026-08
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi (MS) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 30, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Mar 29, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 20, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 9, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.21 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 1.38 | 1 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 2.21 | 2 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (39 rows) View all 39 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88744672 | Aug 20, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88340334 | Jul 5, 2026 | MS | 1 | — |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.43D-B, 393.95A1 | Yes |
| 87645684 | Apr 21, 2026 | AR | 3 | PROCTOR AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 2-SLLML | No |
| 87436939 | Mar 29, 2026 | MO | 2 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87354497 | Mar 20, 2026 | MO | 2 | MAYVIEW MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45A-BHTIJ | Yes |
| 87127447 | Feb 17, 2026 | MS | 3 | CORINTH SCALE US 45 NORTH |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87082382 | Feb 16, 2026 | GA | 3 | ROSSVILLE GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87015896 | Feb 10, 2026 | KY | 1 | FRANKLIN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86956247 | Feb 3, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86944540 | Feb 3, 2026 | MO | 1 | JACKSON MO |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86455955 | Nov 30, 2025 | TN | 3 | BELLS TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 86356173 | Nov 17, 2025 | VA | 3 | MIDDLETOWN VA |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86254447 | Nov 5, 2025 | MS | 3 | ALCORN COUNTY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85906225 | Sep 29, 2025 | KY | 1 | FRANKLIN |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85800478 | Sep 16, 2025 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84979515 | Jun 16, 2025 | TN | 2 | DYERSBURG TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84788804 | May 20, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH 40 WB 168 |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84404678 | Apr 14, 2025 | MS | 3 | ms-starkville,-ms |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84114822 | Mar 12, 2025 | GA | 1 | DOUGLASVILLE GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 84073135 | Mar 9, 2025 | AL | 2 | RS |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83590662 | Jan 13, 2025 | OK | 1 | SEQUOYAH POE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83437672 | Dec 18, 2024 | KY | 1 | KUTTAWA |
DODGE TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83303680 | Dec 2, 2024 | TN | 3 | LAWRENCEBURG TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83174879 | Nov 15, 2024 | TN | 2 | tn-mt.-juliet-tn |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82792264 | Sep 29, 2024 | KY | 1 | ELIZABETHTOWN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 383.23(a)(2), 391.45(b) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS9030200001 | Aug 13, 2020 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0071752843 | Mar 9, 2016 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2014000368 | Feb 1, 2014 | CO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000037241 | Dec 9, 2009 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0209032171 | Jul 11, 2009 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0050202243 | Jan 31, 2008 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY06161I151A | Sep 15, 2006 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY06104K031A | Nov 3, 2005 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2017 | MC648750-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Feb 3, 2010 | MC648750-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jun 20, 2008 | MC648750-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 10164116535 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 3L595474 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2026 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 3L595474 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 23, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AW5 D126681 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | 4259857BSIG | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 16, 2014 | Jan 1, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | 4371803US | CARGO | — | Jan 4, 2010 | Jan 1, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | 4371803US | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2010 | Jun 14, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | 4371803US | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2010 | Apr 16, 2014 | REPLACED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 4371803US | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 | REPLACED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 4371803US | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2010 | Feb 14, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASKY91428923068 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 5, 2008 | Jan 22, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | YYKY91428923078 | CARGO | — | Jun 5, 2008 | Jan 22, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASKY91428923068 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 5, 2008 | Jan 1, 2010 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 23, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Jan 5, 2026
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Jan 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Jan 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 18, 2017
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Jan 9, 2017
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Jan 9, 2017authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 1, 2017insuranceCANCEL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
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Jan 1, 2017insuranceCANCEL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
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Jun 14, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
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Apr 16, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
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Feb 14, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2010
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Feb 1, 2010authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 22, 2010insuranceCANCEL — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 22, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 3 | 0 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 2 | 0 |
| AL 20 RS | AL | 1 | 0 |
| RS | AL | 1 | 0 |
| PROCTOR AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| BLACK CANYON CITY AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| DOUGLASVILLE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| ROSSVILLE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| ELIZABETHTOWN | KY | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 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 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC648750
common · ACTIVE · MC
Insurance Carriers
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UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
Process Agent (BOC-3)
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AllAmerican Agents of Process
BOC-3 process agent · 108,180 carriers served
Carrier Records
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39 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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8 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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