QUALITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES N B LTD

USDOT 772395 • 43 SEWELL ROAD, JACKSONVILLE, NB, E7M 3S1

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
772,395
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
5063259332
Power Units (MCS-150)
30
Drivers (MCS-150)
30
MCS-150 Mileage
3,084,349
Physical Address
43 SEWELL ROAD, JACKSONVILLE, NB, E7M 3S1
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Nov 1, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-346127ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADABIPD/PrimaryRMBA2651885ON FILENov 1, 2020Aug 1, 2025
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDT50056ON FILEOct 1, 2009Nov 28, 2020
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOR50056ON FILEJan 1, 2009Nov 28, 2020

Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDT50056REPLACEDOct 1, 2009Nov 1, 2020
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.BIPD/PrimaryKGHOLH1000371REPLACEDOct 1, 2008Oct 1, 2009
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.CARGOKGHOLH1000371REPLACEDOct 1, 2008Jan 1, 2009
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKGHOLH1000371REPLACEDOct 1, 2006Oct 1, 2008
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOKGHOLH1000371REPLACEDOct 1, 2006Oct 1, 2008
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary500035REPLACEDOct 1, 2005Oct 1, 2006
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO500035REPLACEDOct 1, 2005Oct 1, 2006
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryT50002CANCELLEDOct 1, 2000Oct 24, 2001
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryT50002REPLACEDOct 1, 2000Oct 1, 1999
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOR50002REPLACEDOct 1, 1999Oct 1, 1999
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDT50002REPLACEDOct 1, 1999Oct 1, 2000
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDT50002CANCELLEDOct 1, 1999Oct 24, 2001
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryT50002REPLACEDOct 1, 1999Oct 1, 2005
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOR50002REPLACEDOct 1, 1999Oct 1, 2005
THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOMIM 082 20 38REPLACEDMay 17, 1999Oct 1, 1999
THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOMIM 082020 25CANCELLEDJan 7, 1999Jul 10, 1999
THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOMIM 082020 25REPLACEDJan 7, 1999May 17, 1999
ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryRST321173REPLACEDFeb 17, 1998Oct 1, 1999

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLAIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADARMBA2651885BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025
TERM/CANCLOLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYT50056BIPDNov 28, 2020Nov 28, 2020
CANCELOLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYR50056CARGONov 28, 2020Nov 28, 2020
TERM/REPLOLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYT50056BIPDNov 1, 2020Nov 1, 2020
TERM/REPLSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.KGHOLH1000371BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2009Oct 1, 2009
TERM/REPLSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.KGHOLH1000371CARGOJan 1, 2009Jan 1, 2009
TERM/REPLLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYKGHOLH1000371CARGOOct 1, 2008Oct 1, 2008
TERM/REPLLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYKGHOLH1000371BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2008Oct 1, 2008
TERM/REPLLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY500035CARGOOct 1, 2006Oct 1, 2006
TERM/REPLLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY500035BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2006Oct 1, 2006
TERM/REPLOLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYT50002BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2005Oct 1, 2005
TERM/REPLOLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYR50002CARGOOct 1, 2005Oct 1, 2005
CANCELOLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYT50002BIPD/PrimaryOct 24, 2001Oct 24, 2001
TERM/CANCLOLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYT50002BIPDOct 24, 2001Oct 24, 2001
TERM/REPLOLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYT50002BIPDOct 1, 2000Oct 1, 2000
TERM/REPLTHE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.MIM 082 20 38CARGOOct 1, 1999Oct 1, 1999
TERM/REPLROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANYRST321173BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 1999Oct 1, 1999
TERM/REPLOLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYT50002BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 1999Oct 1, 1999
TERM/REPLOLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYR50002CARGOOct 1, 1999Oct 1, 1999
TERM/CANCLTHE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.MIM 082020 25CARGOJul 10, 1999Jul 10, 1999
TERM/REPLTHE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.MIM 082020 25CARGOMay 17, 1999May 17, 1999

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC346127MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 10, 1999Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
19%

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

Inspections
137
Violations
70
21 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
15.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
30
Drivers (MCS-150)
30
Crash Records
20

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
4
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
8
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
4
Dec
8
Jan
3
Feb
3
Mar
5
Apr
3
May
4
Jun
3
Jul
3
Aug
4
Sep
3
Oct
6
Nov
4
Dec
6
Jan
1
Feb
6
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 137 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

23 states137 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (70 violations from latest 100 of 137 inspections)

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Violation Summary (70 violations from latest 100 of 137 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate707Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS55Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate557Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit2010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24C1I-ELDDFIHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input annotations in ELD when applicable10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-ATISTires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205A-WRDCWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
15.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-8.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.70vs nat'l 1.80
-1.10 below avg

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

Inspection History (137 inspections)

Showing 50 of 137

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Inspection History (137 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 6, 202687511630RoadsideNMLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 31, 202687476796HOULTON - POEMELevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 29, 202687438362SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 17, 202687322011OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 10, 202687250972HERTFORD WEIGH STATION, HWY 17NCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 7, 202687242309NASH COUNTY, I-95, NNCLevel 3HYUN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 4, 202687249506MIDDLETOWN DEDELevel 2CUSTOM SCO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 27, 202687179730OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 26, 202686897709HOULTON - POEMELevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 20, 202686852559OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 12, 202686777799CHEYENNE I-80 POEWYLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER5393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75A1-TFBMF, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Jan 12, 202686765242HOULTON - POEMELevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 6, 202686725908OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 5, 202686713839H-STURBRIDGEMALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 10, 202587464649SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 9, 202586528611I-40 EB @ EXIT 135NCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 8, 202586515574HOULTON - POEMELevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 4, 202586492234E/BI69@MORRISMILevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTLNo
Nov 24, 202586407290PLAINVILLECTLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS4No
Nov 19, 202586370856YORK - SCALESMELevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1390.21TB1-MCNo
Nov 17, 202586349809OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 11, 202586295456OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 5, 202586242835SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 3, 202586233302OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Oct 15, 202586069445STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4NCLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 15, 202586066762SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 7, 202585990579OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR4393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Sep 25, 202585888881BEDDINGTON DOTMELevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 16, 202585789175OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 5, 202585712663RoadsideNELevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 1, 202585652992OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 26, 202585594130OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 22, 202585577197OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.48AYes
Aug 11, 202585456916SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR3393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Jul 23, 202585294269SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER5393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45B2-B-AIRYes
Jul 22, 202585308791RoadsideMILevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLOWZNo
Jul 7, 202585137106SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 19, 202585015971SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 18, 202585015625H-STURBRIDGEMALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS4No
Jun 12, 202584935080RoadsideNCLevel 2HYUN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 3, 202584851151SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2396.5B-L, 393.75A3-TAOLTISYes
May 23, 202584784186OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 21, 202584754116OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
May 21, 202584795360BATH NYNYLevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 29, 202584541862PITTSFIELD - SCALES NBMELevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER8396.5B-HWSL, 393.47E, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Apr 16, 202584414514PERRYVILLE MDMDLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1393.45B2-BHTDYes
Apr 7, 202584344979GARY ININLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLLRNo
Apr 1, 202584293153SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 1, 202584293119YORK - SCALESMELevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LTSIRNo
Mar 27, 202584237003UMATILLA ORORLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

98 total · 15.3% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

20 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
20
Fatalities
0
Injuries
20
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
18

Crash History (20 records)

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Crash History (20 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Apr 20, 2025METOW00EDDINGTONJARVIS GORE DR...ND5934QUALITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES N B LTD
Feb 12, 2025VATOW00EASTBOUND I-64...434803QUALITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES N B LTD
Apr 28, 2024NYTOW00Ref Marker:...UU3117QUALITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES N B LTD
Nov 8, 2022MEINJURY05BrunswickI 295 SB...241897QUALITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES N B LTD
May 30, 2021OHTOW00TOLEDOIR 280...JV3531QUALITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES N B LTD
May 27, 2021PATOW00UPPER SAUCON TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 0078 E...964935QUALITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES N B LTD
Sep 10, 2020MDTOW00
Aug 24, 2019WYTOW00
Feb 24, 2018VATOW00
Oct 25, 2017PAINJURY01
Sep 16, 2015PATOW00
Dec 23, 2014INTOW00
Oct 15, 2014VATOW00
Sep 23, 2014NCTOW00
Feb 27, 2014MIINJURY011
Jan 7, 2014NYINJURY01
Feb 19, 2013MIINJURY01
Feb 13, 2011PAINJURY01
Mar 24, 2008GATOW00
Jul 12, 2007ILTOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Aug 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA • BIPD/Primary
Apr 20, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in ME
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 12, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 28, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in NY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 8, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in ME
0 fatalities, 5 injuries
May 30, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 27, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 28, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Nov 28, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Nov 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Sep 10, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 24, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 24, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 25, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 16, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 23, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 15, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 23, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 27, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 11 injuries
Jan 7, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 19, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 13, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 1, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 1, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. • CARGO
Oct 1, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO

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