NIPPON EXPRESS USA INC
WOOD DALE, IL
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — NIPPON EXPRESS USA INC (USDOT 743210) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • Active insurance on file — SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY · 34 • BOC-3 process agent on file — SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC. • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/743210/ As of: Jul 18, 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.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
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.
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 16.7% (better). n=17639 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 compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
Recent changes
- Legal Name NIPPON EXPRESS U S A INC → NIPPON EXPRESS USA INC · Jun 12, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY · 34
SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN · 84
SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN · 84
SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. · 91X · $750,000
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. · 34
6 active policies
Company profile
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InsuranceSOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 1, 2026
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Process AgentSERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Trucks | 36 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 68 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 35 | 35 | 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
NIPPON EXPRESS USA INC is a corporation based in WOOD DALE, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 743210. 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 56 power units and 70 drivers, with 68 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.
NIPPON EXPRESS U S A INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 56 power units and 70 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Wood Dale, IL. Across 39 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for freight forwarder, contract, and broker.
39 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 44% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (8) and NJ (4), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (42.9% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 56 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 70 drivers; Hino, Isuzu, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 17,639 ACTIVE carriers operating 28–84 power units (±50% of this carrier's 56 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Legal Name NIPPON EXPRESS U S A INC NIPPON EXPRESS USA INCFMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 9, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 10, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 9, 2024 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 6, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Hino | 22 | |
| Freightliner | 15 | |
| Isuzu | 11 | |
| Utility | 6 | |
| Volvo | 6 | |
| International | 3 |
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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 0.69 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 0.93 | 1 | — | 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 (68 rows) View all 68 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88159808 | Jun 16, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.30-B | No |
| 87955198 | May 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.11A1-LRR, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 87459655 | Mar 31, 2026 | KY | 1 | EDDYVILLE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87225421 | Mar 5, 2026 | IA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86847496 | Jan 19, 2026 | CA | 2 | ca-imperial-hgihway--w/o-aviation |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86775974 | Jan 13, 2026 | KY | 1 | GEORGETOWN |
HINO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86602855 | Dec 17, 2025 | KY | 3 | LEXINGTON |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86490408 | Dec 4, 2025 | NJ | 1 | US 1 SB |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85921325 | Sep 30, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-imperial-hgihway--w/o-aviation |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85321965 | Jul 25, 2025 | NE | 1 | WAVERLY EAST BOUND |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85299403 | Jul 22, 2025 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85062328 | Jun 23, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-imperial-way-e/o-nash |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84921672 | Jun 6, 2025 | NY | 3 | MANHASSET NY |
MITSUBISHI FUSO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84689744 | May 14, 2025 | IN | 3 | INDIANAPOLIS IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84642417 | May 10, 2025 | IL | 3 | MONTROSE AVE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84597404 | Apr 30, 2025 | NY | 1 | WEST NYACK NY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84461780 | Apr 21, 2025 | LA | 3 | LAKE CHARLES LA |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 84371785 | Apr 9, 2025 | WA | 1 | DU PONT WA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.9A-LCL, 387.301A, 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 84257460 | Mar 26, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-88 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84216582 | Mar 19, 2025 | IN | 3 | INDIANAPOLIS IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84174321 | Mar 19, 2025 | MO | 3 | CHARLESTON MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 84050495 | Mar 5, 2025 | NJ | 2 | GREENWICH WEST SCALE |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83770592 | Jan 31, 2025 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 83154592 | Nov 13, 2024 | NJ | 2 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83145244 | Nov 7, 2024 | GA | 1 | MACON GA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.17 | No |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA0009521681 | Sep 22, 2022 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA6501901402 | Apr 15, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0156120573 | Sep 28, 2015 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0144029194 | Aug 14, 2014 | OH | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| TN0100184310 | May 24, 2012 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NYSP09856950 | Apr 14, 2011 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX245487402V | Jan 19, 2009 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA8456041701 | Oct 8, 2008 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (28 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | OMC30022221103 | 34 | — | Jan 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | OMC30022221101 | CARGO | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| ENDURANCE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | OMC30022221101 | CARGO | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2026 | REPLACED |
| SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | OMC30022221100 | CARGO | — | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN | 9949594 | 84 | — | Oct 1, 2017 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN | 9949594 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN | 9949594 | 84 | — | Oct 1, 2017 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | ACV40998U0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
| SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | OMC45330A0 | CARGO | — | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | FTA40004E0 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2016 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | FTA40004E0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
| GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY | 7990184 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY | 7990815 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY | 7990815 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 3IFJ-CUP-635J5088-TIL-12 | BIPD/Excess | — | Jan 1, 2012 | Feb 26, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY | 7990096 | SURETY | — | Jan 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| NIPPONKOA INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED | JFMH-488K342-5 | CARGO | — | Jun 2, 2011 | Jan 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
| NIPPONKOA INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED | JFMH-488K342-5 | CARGO | — | Jun 2, 2011 | Feb 5, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 3IFJ810-635J4516-TIL-06 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 3IFJ810-635J4516-TIL-06 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Feb 5, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 3IWJ-CAP-635J4516-TIL-04 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2006 | REPLACED |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IT06601291 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IT06601175 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 1, 2002 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IT06601175 | 34 | — | Jan 1, 2002 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IT 066 011 75 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2002 | Jan 1, 2003 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — ENDURANCE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN
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Oct 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY
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Feb 5, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — NIPPONKOA INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED
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Feb 5, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Feb 3, 2016
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Jan 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Jan 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — NIPPONKOA INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED
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Jan 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 26, 2014insuranceCANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Oct 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2012insuranceCANCEL — WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Jan 28, 2004
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Jan 1, 2004insuranceCANCEL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 1, 2004insuranceCANCEL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 1, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 5, 2002
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Jan 1, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 8, 1998
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Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 7 | 0 |
| CHARLESTON MO | MO | 3 | 0 |
| CARSON | CA | 2 | 0 |
| CARSON PLATFORM | CA | 2 | 0 |
| INDIANAPOLIS IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| LEXINGTON | KY | 2 | 0 |
| DU PONT WA | WA | 2 | 0 |
| CARSON PLATFORM SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF SB | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SB CARSON SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 390.17 | Carrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain: | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(b) | Operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained. | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.106(b) | Cargo not immobilized or secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
34 policy on file
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ENDURANCE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN
84 policy on file
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GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Excess policy on file
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NIPPONKOA INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED
CARGO policy on file
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ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 16,884 carriers served
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68 inspections
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8 reportable crashes
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