WILLIAM A SPENCER JR TRUCKING INC
WILLIAM A SPENCER JR TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 50 power units and 49 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Watsontown, PA. Across 65 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 7.7% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with 3 reportable crashes. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for motor carrier of property (except household goods).
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 3.70% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 15.9% (better, peer 16.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- 5 fatalities on crash record 46 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — WILLIAM A SPENCER JR TRUCKING INC (USDOT 849445) 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: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 3.70% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 15.9% (better, peer 16.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • 5 fatalities on crash record — 46 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/849445/ As of: Sep 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
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.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
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.
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 3.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 15.9% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=20189 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
2 active liability filings
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.
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.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2000-05-17 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceWESCO INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 1, 2016
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Process AgentOWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC374652ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 38 | 0 | 12 |
| Trailers | 185 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 46 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 124 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.54% | 6.15% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
WILLIAM A SPENCER JR TRUCKING INC had 65 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 7.7%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 3.0. 3 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
65 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in NY (36) and PA (22).
7.7% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (23.1% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 25 times.
The fleet comprises 50 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 49 drivers; Utility, Kenworth, and Knnw are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 20,189 ACTIVE carriers operating 25–75 power units (±50% of this carrier's 50 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (35 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| New York (NY) | 36 | 4 | 11.1% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 22 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 16, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 81 | |
| Kenworth | 55 | |
| Knnw | 17 | |
| Freightliner | 13 | |
| Great Dane | 11 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 7 | — | 0.32 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | — | 2.57 | 3 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | — | 3.04 | 3 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (124 rows) View all 124 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89000723 | Sep 15, 2026 | PA | 3 | MIFFLIN TWP PA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88805818 | Aug 26, 2026 | PA | 3 | LOGAN TOWNSHIP PA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88723747 | Aug 18, 2026 | CT | 3 | WATERFORD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 395.8A1-HOSP | No |
| 88245666 | Jun 25, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88225628 | Jun 23, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88175536 | Jun 16, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87824256 | May 12, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87533182 | Apr 8, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87504834 | Apr 6, 2026 | PA | 2 | OLYPHANT BORO PA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | — | No |
| 87451817 | Mar 31, 2026 | PA | 3 | TOWANDA TOWNSHIP PA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 87198031 | Mar 2, 2026 | PA | 1 | DRUMS PA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 86966873 | Feb 4, 2026 | KS | 2 | ks-norton-county---137 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86834863 | Jan 13, 2026 | NY | 3 | COEYMANS NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 86710581 | Dec 30, 2025 | NY | 2 | OWEGO NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86654988 | Dec 22, 2025 | PA | 3 | pa-casey-hwy-eb,-exit-2---olyphan |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86651787 | Dec 18, 2025 | NY | 2 | OWEGO NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86436145 | Nov 25, 2025 | PA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Knnw
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86409291 | Nov 19, 2025 | NY | 2 | OWEGO NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 86345966 | Nov 18, 2025 | CT | 2 | EAST LYME |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 86340930 | Nov 14, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Knnw
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2 | 395.8K2-HOSRC, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86314137 | Nov 12, 2025 | PA | 2 | pa-sr0015-old-lycoming-twp---beau |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Knnw
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86310752 | Nov 12, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-LEE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 86186721 | Oct 23, 2025 | NY | 2 | OWEGO NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55D1-B | No |
| 86154298 | Oct 21, 2025 | NY | 2 | OWEGO NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 395.8A, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.55E-B | No |
| 86154280 | Oct 21, 2025 | NY | 2 | OWEGO NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (46 rows) View all 46 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD25A1282571 | Aug 14, 2025 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT2400460964 | Dec 5, 2024 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0242845017 | Oct 9, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA400521500X | Jan 9, 2024 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MATBC0032218 | Jan 8, 2024 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA303612300X | Mar 1, 2023 | PA | 3 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MD22A0979259 | Dec 15, 2022 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1004100749 | Mar 28, 2022 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA202092300X | Feb 3, 2022 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NYSP42519840 | Nov 1, 2021 | NY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NYSP40286190 | Feb 15, 2021 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0106393946 | Nov 4, 2020 | NC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| PA006471100X | Jul 23, 2020 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP33799950 | Jan 23, 2019 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3689217100 | Aug 21, 2017 | NY | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0009982623 | Mar 21, 2017 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX000731916 | Feb 26, 2017 | IL | 1 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| PA701858800X | Feb 13, 2017 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0152035050 | Jul 21, 2015 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA507937900X | Jul 13, 2015 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0146102262 | Sep 26, 2014 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0144026991 | Jul 17, 2014 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA406481500X | May 22, 2014 | PA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| PA403217500X | Mar 13, 2014 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NYSP16810900 | Dec 3, 2013 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC374652 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jul 22, 2004 | MC374652 | Name Change | Revocation | Name Change → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 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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| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1431880 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 1, 2016 | On file | ACTIVE |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1431880 | BMC-91X | — | Feb 1, 2016 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS043220 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750733-3609-091 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TPN-000130 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2008 | Feb 1, 2009 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 04 MS KJ7411 | CARGO | — | Feb 16, 2008 | Mar 4, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750733-3604-041 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 24, 2004 | Feb 16, 2008 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750733-3604-041 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2004 | Aug 24, 2004 | NAME CHANGED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP05594A | CARGO | — | Feb 16, 2002 | Mar 22, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP05594A | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2002 | Feb 16, 2004 | REPLACED |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | TK3201045 | CARGO | — | Feb 16, 2001 | Mar 14, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | TK3201045 | CARGO | — | Feb 16, 2001 | Feb 16, 2002 | REPLACED |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | TK3201045 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2001 | Mar 14, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | TK3201045 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2001 | Feb 16, 2002 | REPLACED |
| CHUBB NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TQ163666 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 5, 2000 | Feb 16, 2001 | REPLACED |
| CHUBB NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TQ163666 | CARGO | — | May 5, 2000 | Feb 16, 2001 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 4, 2020insuranceCANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2016insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Jan 25, 2016
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Feb 1, 2015insuranceCANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 29, 2015
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Feb 1, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Feb 16, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 24, 2004insuranceNAMECHG — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 30, 2004
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Mar 22, 2004insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 16, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 14, 2002insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Feb 16, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Feb 16, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — CHUBB NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 17, 2000
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| OWEGO NY | NY | 16 | 2 |
| NICHOLS NY | NY | 9 | 1 |
| SLATE HILL NY | NY | 4 | 1 |
| SR6 E EXIT 2 OFF RAMP | PA | 3 | 1 |
| DANBURY SCALE | CT | 2 | 0 |
| H-LEE | MA | 2 | 0 |
| H-RUSSELL | MA | 2 | 0 |
| MIDDLETOWN NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
| UNADILLA NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE INSPECTION | OH | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC374652
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO policy on file
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WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
CARGO policy on file
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CHUBB NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 34,317 carriers served
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124 inspections
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46 reportable crashes
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