WATCO LLC

USDOT 984951 • 210 SHANE'S LANE, SOMERSET, KY, 42501

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
984,951
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6066771710
Power Units (MCS-150)
28
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,694,795
Physical Address
210 SHANE'S LANE, SOMERSET, KY, 42501
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 31, 2014
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-418897ACTIVEUnknownOct 29, 2015

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTO1395033ON FILEOct 31, 2014Oct 31, 2015

Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTO1391635CANCELLEDOct 31, 2013Oct 31, 2014
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTO0127594CANCELLEDOct 31, 2012Oct 31, 2013
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryEBA 010 99 49REPLACEDOct 31, 2011Oct 31, 2012
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryEBA 004 96 10REPLACEDOct 31, 2010Oct 31, 2011
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCPA 105 61 36REPLACEDOct 31, 2009Oct 31, 2010
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCPA 105 61 36REPLACEDOct 31, 2009Oct 31, 2009
REDLAND INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryRICTN0002774CANCELLEDOct 31, 2008Oct 31, 2009
REDLAND INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryRICTN0001802CANCELLEDOct 31, 2007Oct 31, 2008
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAP 9676886-00REPLACEDOct 31, 2006Oct 31, 2007
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryDSN000011509CANCELLEDOct 31, 2005Oct 31, 2006
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryDSN000010468CANCELLEDOct 31, 2004Oct 31, 2005
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryDSN000009511CANCELLEDOct 31, 2003Oct 31, 2004
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLRA 437 365CANCELLEDOct 31, 2002Oct 31, 2003
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAK14776REPLACEDJan 21, 2002Oct 31, 2002
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAK14776CANCELLEDNov 1, 2001Jan 30, 2002

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYCTO1395033BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2015Oct 31, 2015
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYCTO1391635BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2014Oct 31, 2014
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYCTO0127594BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2013Oct 31, 2013
TERM/REPLTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.EBA 010 99 49BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2012Oct 31, 2012
TERM/REPLTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.EBA 004 96 10BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2011Oct 31, 2011
TERM/REPLTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.CPA 105 61 36BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2010Oct 31, 2010
CANCELREDLAND INSURANCE CO.RICTN0002774BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2009Oct 31, 2009
TERM/REPLTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.CPA 105 61 36BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2009Oct 31, 2009
CANCELREDLAND INSURANCE CO.RICTN0001802BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2008Oct 31, 2008
TERM/REPLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBAP 9676886-00BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2007Oct 31, 2007
CANCELCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSN000011509BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2006Oct 31, 2006
CANCELCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSN000010468BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2005Oct 31, 2005
CANCELCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSN000009511BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2004Oct 31, 2004
CANCELLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYLRA 437 365BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2003Oct 31, 2003
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCAK14776BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2002Oct 31, 2002
CANCELACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCAK14776BIPD/PrimaryJan 30, 2002Jan 30, 2002

Authority Action History (10 events)

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Authority Action History (10 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC418897CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 5, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 29, 2015
MC418897CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 6, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 31, 2014
MC418897CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 4, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 31, 2013
MC418897CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 5, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 4, 2009
MC418897CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 6, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 31, 2008
MC418897CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 4, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 1, 2006
MC418897CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 4, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 26, 2005
MC418897CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 4, 2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 28, 2004
MC418897CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 26, 2002DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 12, 2002
MC418897MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDNov 19, 2001Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
48%

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

Inspections
53
Violations
67
18 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
15.1%
Driver OOS %
3.8%
Power Units (MCS-150)
28
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
1
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
Nov
4
Dec
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
1
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
Nov
3
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 53 of 53 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state53 inspections

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Violation Summary (67 violations from 53 inspections)

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Violation Summary (67 violations from 53 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.25FLamps on rear of CMV obscured by load603Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)603Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit307Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps323Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-LCBrake - Leak from air chamber20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES 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:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B4-DENDriver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.9(a)Operating without proper operating authority118General/Admin
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.25(f)Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
15.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-8.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.9 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.26vs nat'l 1.80
-0.54 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 (53 inspections)

Showing 50 of 53

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Inspection History (53 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 18, 202687076474LONDONKYLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 10, 202687004477SOMERSETKYLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 2, 202686936353LONDONKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Jan 15, 202686804329WHITESBURGKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR4393.100B-C, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.45D-BYes
Dec 30, 202586675755ALTONKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 23, 202586640394ALTONKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 17, 202586591309LEXINGTONKYLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLLRNo
Sep 11, 202585747609MAYKINGKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR7393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LFTSIYes
Sep 1, 202585653303WHITESBURGKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 19, 202585531321CAMPBELLSVILLEKYLevel 3SUPR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS4No
Aug 4, 202585397195LONDONKYLevel 3EADU SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS3No
Jul 17, 202585243507SHELBYVILLEKYLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.95A1No
Jul 2, 202585111879WADDYKYLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA3No
Jun 23, 202585016652RICHMONDKYLevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS3No
Jun 17, 202584974600RICHMONDKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 9, 202584625677LONDONKYLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR4396.3A1-LC, 393.47E, 393.53BYes
Mar 21, 202584191120VICCOKYLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 17, 202584145818LONDONKYLevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 12, 202583858432MIDDLESBOROKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR8393.25F, 393.9T, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Feb 12, 202583848431LONDONKYLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS3, 392.2RGNo
Feb 4, 202583776416WHITESBURGKYLevel 2UNK SEMI-TRAILER4393.25F, 393.9TS, 392.2-SLLEWG3No
Dec 30, 202483514538MOUNT VERNONKYLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 19, 202483448798HYDENKYLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Dec 12, 202483377456SHELBYVILLEKYLevel 2FRUE SEMI-TRAILER2396.3A1-LC, 391.11B4-DENYes
Dec 5, 202483315938LONDONKYLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 6, 202482595951BEREAKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.9(a)Yes
Sep 5, 202482584859LEXINGTONKYLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Aug 26, 202482496128WHITESBURGKYLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1392.16(a)No
Aug 8, 202482335435HAZARDKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 22, 202482174973LEXINGTONKYLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jul 8, 202482057915SHELBYVILLEKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 17, 202481889440LAWRENCEBURGKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.100(b)Yes
Apr 22, 202481408498MOUNT VERNONKYLevel 3SUPR SEMI-TRAILER1392.16(a)No
Apr 17, 202481374551LAWRENCEBURGKYLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 17, 202481374426MOUNT VERNONKYLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1392.16(a)No
Mar 28, 202481217722RoadsideKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 8, 202481059588LONDONKYLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER2396.17(c), 393.25(f)No
Mar 6, 202481038476LAWRENCEBURGKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 28, 202480960010LAWRENCEBURGKYLevel 2EADU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 24, 202380235659HAZARDKYLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 17, 202380191999MOUNT VERNONKYLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16(a)No
Sep 13, 202379650875LEXINGTONKYLevel 2MCKT SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 392.9Yes
Sep 13, 202379661311LONDONKYLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 6, 202379594405MOUNT VERNONKYLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER5393.9(a), 393.75(a), 393.201(a)No
Aug 8, 202379351818HAZARDKYLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 27, 202379265368VICCOKYLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 29, 202379020801VINE GROVEKYLevel 3BENS SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 23, 202378980091LONDONKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.16(a), 393.75(c)No
May 23, 202378701310HAZARDKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 16, 202378644126WALTONKYLevel 1SUPR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

35 total · 22.9% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

LONDON10 · 2 OOS
WHITESBURG4 · 1 OOS
LEXINGTON4 · 1 OOS
LAWRENCEBURG4 · 1 OOS
SHELBYVILLE3 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving24 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness3 · 2 OOS
General/Admin1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
8
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
23

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 19, 2025KYINJURY03LOUISVILLEI 0264...660965WATCO LLC
Aug 28, 2024KYINJURY01FLORENCEI 0075...888322WATCO LLC
Jun 17, 2024OHTOW00WHITEWATER (TOWNSHIP OF)IR 275...660965WATCO LLC
Sep 28, 2023KYTOW00LONDONUS0025...676113WATCO LLC
Sep 6, 2023KYTOW00MOUNT VERNONI 0075...321353WATCO LLC
Sep 9, 2022KYTOW00MILLSTONEKY0113...676113WATCO LLC
Feb 3, 2021KYTOW00MONTEREYUS0127...H07535WATCO LLC
Jun 18, 2020KYINJURY01
Jan 23, 2018KYTOW00
Nov 3, 2017KYTOW00
Sep 2, 2016KYTOW00
May 12, 2016KYTOW00
Feb 6, 2015KYINJURY01
Oct 26, 2012KYTOW00
Jul 25, 2011KYFATAL10
Nov 1, 2010OHTOW00
Jun 7, 2010TNTOW00
Oct 10, 2009TNTOW00
Mar 25, 2009KYINJURY01
Jul 23, 2008KYINJURY01
Dec 22, 2006KYTOW00
Oct 6, 2006KYTOW00
Jun 3, 2006TNTOW00
Oct 31, 2005KYFATAL10
Apr 20, 2005KYTOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Jun 19, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in KY
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Aug 28, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in KY
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 17, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 28, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in KY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 6, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in KY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 9, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in KY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 3, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in KY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 18, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 23, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 3, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 2, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 12, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 31, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 29, 2015
Authority
Feb 6, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 31, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 31, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 31, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 26, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 31, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 25, 2011
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Nov 1, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 31, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 7, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 31, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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