CARPENTER'S MOTOR TRANSPORT INC
Joins 40 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (Firemens Insurance Co. of Washington DC) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 29, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 26.9% vs peer 14.3% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CARPENTER'S MOTOR TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 86326) 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 rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 26.9% vs peer 14.3% On file: • 2 active operating authorities • Insurance on file · $750,000 — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/86326/ As of: Oct 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 29, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 26.9% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=48484 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.
Recent changes
- Power Units +3 (17 → 20) · Jul 14, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −5 (20 → 15) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Legal Name CARPENTERS MOTOR TRANSPORT INC → CARPENTER'S MOTOR TRANSPORT INC · Jun 12, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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 1981-05-14 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceFIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DCPolicy effective May 18, 2023
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC105506ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Truck tractors | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 78 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 65 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.5% | 25% | — |
| 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%).
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 48,484 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 3 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Power Units 17 20FMCSA Company Census
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Legal Name CARPENTERS MOTOR TRANSPORT INC CARPENTER'S MOTOR TRANSPORT INCFMCSA Company Census
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Drivers 20 15FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (31 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Vermont (VT) | 29 | 7 | 24.1% | Oct 22, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 31, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 3, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 50 | |
| Wabash National | 27 | |
| Stoughton | 6 | |
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Custom Scott | 3 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 | |
| Utility | 3 | |
| Wane | 2 |
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 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.28 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.82 | 1 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | — | 5.66 | 6 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (65 rows) View all 65 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 89332817 | Oct 22, 2026 | VT | 1 | FAIR HAVEN SCALE HOUSE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 89270882 | Oct 15, 2026 | VT | 2 | SHARON NB RA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 89186570 | Oct 6, 2026 | VT | 2 | WILLISTON RA SB |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88857378 | Aug 31, 2026 | CT | 2 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-ATIS | Yes |
| 88786266 | Aug 25, 2026 | VT | 2 | COLCHESTER NB WS |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 88251531 | Jun 25, 2026 | NH | 1 | ALTON |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 396.5B-HWSL, 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA, 392.15-NONCDL | Yes |
| 88241660 | Jun 25, 2026 | VT | 1 | GEORGIA SB RA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 88218444 | Jun 23, 2026 | VT | 1 | WILLISTON RA NB |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.9A-LBL | Yes |
| 87986950 | May 29, 2026 | VT | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87978819 | May 28, 2026 | VT | 1 | COLCHESTER NB WS |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87976907 | May 28, 2026 | VT | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87831882 | May 13, 2026 | VT | 1 | COLCHESTER NB WS |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 87772620 | May 6, 2026 | VT | 1 | WILLISTON RA NB |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87382881 | Mar 10, 2026 | VT | 2 | VT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 87379862 | Feb 5, 2026 | VT | 3 | VT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86871942 | Jan 16, 2026 | NY | 3 | CLIFTON PARK NY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87380219 | Dec 4, 2025 | VT | 3 | VT |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
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0 | — | No |
| 86478297 | Nov 25, 2025 | VT | 2 | COLCHESTER NB WS |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 86124079 | Oct 16, 2025 | NY | 2 | PLATTSBURGH NY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
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0 | — | No |
| 85664719 | Sep 3, 2025 | CT | 2 | MILFORD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85515933 | Aug 12, 2025 | NY | 2 | PLATTSBURGH NY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
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0 | — | No |
| 85381509 | Jul 31, 2025 | VT | 2 | GEORGIA SB RA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85360178 | Jul 28, 2025 | VT | 2 | WILLISTON RA NB |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11B-CSLRR, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Yes |
| 84901075 | Jun 6, 2025 | VT | 3 | FAIR HAVEN SCALE HOUSE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84900464 | Jun 3, 2025 | US | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
Recent Crashes (19 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| NYSP43465240 | Feb 10, 2022 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000242056 | Mar 31, 2021 | VT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3805876200 | Sep 3, 2019 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000175026 | Feb 2, 2016 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000152032 | Oct 30, 2014 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000142511 | Dec 14, 2013 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000139816 | Sep 12, 2013 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MEG00-042080 | Jun 7, 2013 | ME | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT000091593C | Dec 12, 2008 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NH-002646707 | Oct 30, 2007 | NH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000013610 | Oct 20, 2006 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000008344 | May 19, 2005 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000010547 | Dec 14, 2001 | VT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VT0000004147 | Mar 1, 2000 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000002670 | Feb 23, 1999 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY974728100A | Aug 8, 1997 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000013900 | Dec 29, 1994 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000007772 | Jul 19, 1994 | VT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VT90002149 | Feb 15, 1991 | VT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
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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| Jan 28, 2011 | MC105506-P | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | CAA 5084364 | 91X | $750,000 | May 18, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Firemens Insurance Co. of Washington DC | CAA 5084364 | BMC-91X | — | May 18, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 5084364 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2013 | May 18, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | BA8856401 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2011 | May 15, 2013 | REPLACED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CPA 0006996 AV | CARGO | — | May 18, 2010 | Jun 19, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 0007054 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2005 | Jun 19, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 0007054 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2005 | May 15, 2011 | REPLACED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA0007054-18 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2002 | May 15, 2005 | REPLACED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CUA 0007057-17 | BIPD/Excess | — | May 15, 2001 | Jun 9, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAP 0007054-17 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2001 | May 15, 2002 | REPLACED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 007054 11 | CARGO | — | May 15, 1994 | Jul 16, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 007054 11 | CARGO | — | May 15, 1994 | May 18, 2010 | REPLACED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CPA0006996-10 | CARGO | — | May 15, 1994 | May 15, 1994 | REPLACED |
| THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | MT 81 51 23 | CARGO | — | May 15, 1993 | Mar 29, 1995 | CANCELLED |
| MARYLAND CASUALTY CO. | EC 86609559 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 1992 | May 15, 2002 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 18, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 15, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — PEERLESS INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 19, 2011insuranceCANCEL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 19, 2011insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 2, 2011
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May 15, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 28, 2011
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Jul 16, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 18, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 9, 2005insuranceCANCEL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 15, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 15, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 15, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — MARYLAND CASUALTY CO.
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Apr 19, 1995
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Mar 29, 1995insuranceCANCEL — THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.
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May 15, 1994insuranceTERM/REPL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 20, 1989
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May 14, 1981
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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| COLCHESTER NB WS | VT | 16 | 6 |
| FAIR HAVEN SCALE HOUSE | VT | 5 | 1 |
| PLATTSBURGH NY | NY | 4 | 0 |
| WILLISTON RA NB | VT | 4 | 2 |
| ORWELL | VT | 3 | 0 |
| VT | VT | 3 | 0 |
| GEORGIA SB RA | VT | 2 | 0 |
| SHARON NB RA | VT | 2 | 0 |
| WILLIAMSTOWN | VT | 2 | 0 |
| MIDDLETOWN SCALE | CT | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 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 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
Booking & risk tools
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Related Records
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Field change history
History-watch change dates and as-of snapshots
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Docket MC105506
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
91X policy on file
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Firemens Insurance Co. of Washington DC
BMC-91X policy on file
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ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PEERLESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.
CARGO policy on file
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MARYLAND CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,841 carriers served
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65 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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19 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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Fleet recall search
NHTSA recalls covering this fleet's vehicle years/makes
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Certificate lookup
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Insurance-lapse watch
Carriers with recent BMC-91 cancellation or reinstatement churn
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How FMCSA safety ratings work
BASIC percentiles and compliance review context
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BOC-3 process agents explained
Why every interstate carrier must file a process agent
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
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Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop
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Book / don't book
PASS / CAUTION / REJECT triage from public filings.
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Insurance check
BIPD gaps, cargo filings, and lapse-watch tier.
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Cancel desk
Pending L&I cancellations and coverage gaps.
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Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.