SOUTHERLAND TRANSPORT INC
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 Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 5 fatalities on crash record 44 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SOUTHERLAND TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 912915) 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 Officer(s): BRYAN SMITH (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 5 fatalities on crash record — 44 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/912915/ 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 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). 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 0.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 15.9% vs peer median 15.9% (neutral). n=26081 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Nov 13, 2024
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Trailers | 46 | 51 | 44 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 44 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 201 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 123 | 123 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0.81% | 9.76% | 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
SOUTHERLAND TRANSPORT INC is a corporation based in ANTIOCH, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 912915. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 38 power units and 37 drivers, with 201 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 15.9%. 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.
SOUTHERLAND TRANSPORT INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 38 power units and 37 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Antioch, TN. Across 135 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 8.1% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.
135 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 141% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NM (21) and CA (15), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
8.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.6% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 9 times.
The fleet comprises 38 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 37 drivers; Wabash National, Kenworth, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 26,081 ACTIVE carriers operating 19–57 power units (±50% of this carrier's 38 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico (NM) | 17 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 14 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 13 | 4 | 30.8% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | May 12, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Sep 20, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 4, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Florida (FL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 23, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 29, 2024 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 6, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash National | 123 | |
| Kenworth | 96 | |
| Peterbilt | 41 | |
| Freightliner | 32 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 17 | |
| Great Dane | 8 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 0.11 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | — | 1.47 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | — | 2.70 | 3 | — | 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 (201 rows) View all 201 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88417146 | Jul 13, 2026 | NM | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88337397 | Jul 6, 2026 | NM | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88295373 | Jun 29, 2026 | WA | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88188936 | Jun 18, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88169545 | Jun 17, 2026 | NV | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88071533 | Jun 8, 2026 | KS | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88034873 | Jun 3, 2026 | KS | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87838177 | May 12, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87774410 | May 6, 2026 | NV | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87651963 | Apr 20, 2026 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87586514 | Apr 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87551640 | Apr 10, 2026 | NV | 3 | INDIAN SPRINGS |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | No |
| 87277189 | Mar 9, 2026 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87225068 | Mar 5, 2026 | NM | 3 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87141009 | Feb 24, 2026 | CA | 2 | COTTONWOOD CVEF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87118843 | Feb 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87017241 | Feb 9, 2026 | NM | 2 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87005899 | Feb 9, 2026 | OK | 1 | LOVE COUNTY POE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86978689 | Feb 5, 2026 | NM | 2 | nm-carlsbad-port-of-entry-(whites |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86897890 | Jan 26, 2026 | NM | 2 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86888573 | Jan 21, 2026 | WA | 2 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86856479 | Jan 19, 2026 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86856420 | Jan 19, 2026 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86815866 | Jan 16, 2026 | OR | 3 | WOODBURN OR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86759160 | Jan 9, 2026 | AZ | 2 | WILLCOX AZ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
Recent Crashes (44 rows) View all 44 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400422451 | Jan 2, 2026 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AZ0I25037882 | Jun 23, 2025 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009417546 | Apr 22, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0024231969 | Mar 21, 2024 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0003691822 | Aug 24, 2023 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0103674307 | May 22, 2023 | TN | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000092802 | Sep 21, 2021 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6399HQE1UK | Aug 2, 2021 | TX | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0103012627 | Jun 21, 2021 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300712460 | Jun 1, 2021 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000087646 | Oct 16, 2020 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0205167261 | Sep 29, 2020 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0206152224 | Sep 9, 2020 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0102658574 | Feb 20, 2020 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0007587592 | Jan 17, 2020 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0903444663 | Sep 12, 2019 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0007322838 | Aug 16, 2019 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| UT1900771541 | Jan 21, 2019 | UT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0105596601 | Aug 29, 2018 | NC | 4 | 8 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MS6104180883 | Jun 19, 2018 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2017001092 | Aug 14, 2017 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0171205210 | Apr 25, 2017 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0071878042 | Oct 25, 2016 | KY | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| KY0071753275 | Mar 29, 2016 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX4L0GHQE1XF | Mar 25, 2016 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC394818 | common | N | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0011562-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Nov 13, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAA 521 91 47 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 2017 | Nov 13, 2024 | REPLACED |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAA 521 91 47 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 2010 | Nov 13, 2017 | REPLACED |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAA 521 91 47 | CARGO | — | Nov 13, 2010 | Dec 23, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV5280300 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 12, 2009 | Nov 13, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV5280300 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 2008 | Nov 12, 2009 | REPLACED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LUB1001191107 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 2007 | Nov 13, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL486295 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 2006 | Nov 13, 2007 | REPLACED |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL486295 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 2006 | Dec 1, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 462045 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 2005 | Nov 13, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 437819 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 2004 | Nov 13, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 441457 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 2003 | Nov 13, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 395187 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 2002 | Nov 13, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 370653 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 2001 | Nov 13, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 358833 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 2000 | Nov 13, 2001 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 13, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 23, 2017insuranceCANCEL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 13, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 17, 2010
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Nov 13, 2010insuranceCANCEL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 12, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 13, 2008
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Nov 13, 2008insuranceCANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 1, 2007insuranceTERM/CANCL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 13, 2007
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Nov 13, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 15, 2006
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Nov 13, 2006insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 16, 2005
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Nov 13, 2005insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 23, 2004
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Nov 13, 2004insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 13, 2003insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 13, 2002insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 13, 2001insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 20, 2000
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 11 | 1 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 7 | 0 |
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 4 | 0 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 4 | 0 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 4 | 2 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 3 | 0 |
| BRAMAN SCALES | OK | 3 | 1 |
| MANCHESTER TN | TN | 3 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 5 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC394818
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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201 inspections
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44 reportable crashes
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