BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC
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6001 PALMER AVE
EDDYVILLE, IA 52553 - 60
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates
(As of 01/25/2026 updated daily from SAFER )
Out of Service Rates
| Type | OOS % | National Avg % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 46.7 | 23.2 |
| Driver | 2.6 | 6.4 |
| Hazmat | 20.0 | 4.4 |
Licensing and Insurance
(As of 01/25/2026 updated hourly from L&I )
| Type | Yes/No | MC#/MX# |
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| Property | Yes | MC-179425 |
| Passenger | No | |
| Household Goods | No | |
| Broker | No |
BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending December 26, 2025
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
| On-Road Performance | ||||||
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| 0.65 | Not Public | 1.04 | 14.48 | 0.28 | Not Public | 0 |
| On-Road Performance Detail | ||||||
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3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
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Combination Carrier
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Not Public |
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4
21-100 relevant driver inspections
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14
11-20 relevant vehicle inspections
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1 driver inspections with Controlled Substances/Alcohol Violations
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Not Public |
38
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21-100 relevant driver inspections
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| Investigation Results | ||||||
| No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | N/A | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | Not Public | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered |
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Violation Summary
Violations: 69
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight | BASIC |
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| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation. | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit. | 2 | 0 | 4 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2Y | Failure to yield right of way | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.60(a) | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | 1 | 0 | 1 | Unsafe Driving |
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | 1 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time: | 1 | 1 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8(e) | False report of drivers record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8(e)(1)PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain: | 1 | 0 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 392.4A-POS | Driver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine | 1 | 1 | 10 | Drugs/Alcohol |
| 392.4A-UI | Driver on duty and under the influence of, or using a narcotic drug / amphetamine, which renders the driver incapable of safe operation. | 1 | 1 | 10 | Drugs/Alcohol |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing. | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | 2 | 1 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.201A-FRMC | Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components. | 1 | 1 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.201A-VFC | Van/OT Trailers - Floor crossmembers, at least 3 adjacent broken/detached and sagging below. | 1 | 1 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.209D-STPAL | Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft. | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.43A-TPV | Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear. | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth. | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | 1 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 3 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator. | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 3 | 2 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.3(a)1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. | 2 | 2 | 0 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking. | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak. | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 177.801HMBPTA | HM (Bulk Packages) - Transporting or accept for transportation HM/DG in a bulk package/large means of containment not authorized/selected for the material being transported. | 1 | 1 | 2 | HM Compliance |
| 177.823A-HMPMCM | HM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in §171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency. | 1 | 0 | 5 | HM Compliance |
Inspection History
Total Inspections: 38
| Report | Vehicle | Measure | |||||
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| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time Weight (TiW) |
| 10/15/2025 | KSHP00967173 | KS | MX1498 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 395.22G-ELDMFV HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | ||||||
| 10/10/2025 | IA000P14W29Q | IA | VF2729 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 10/1/2025 | OKM407156481 | OK | LR1346 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 9/30/2025 | IA000P10L5C8 | IA | FY7077 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 9/18/2025 | MOW185006435 | MO | 92KR0P | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 9/3/2025 | KSHP02950911 | KS | FS6681 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 177.801HMBPTA HM (Bulk Packages) - Transporting or accept for transportation HM/DG in a bulk package/large means of containment not authorized/selected for the material being t (OOS) | 2 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) | 0 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | ||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | ||||||
| 177.823A-HMPMCM HM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 17 | 5 | ||||||
| 393.201A-FRMC Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components (OOS) | 2 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.201A-VFC Van/OT Trailers - Floor crossmembers, at least 3 adjacent broken/detached and sagging below (OOS) | 2 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.43A-TPV Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | ||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | 4 | ||||||
| 393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | ||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | ||||||
| 9/2/2025 | IA000P144TS4 | IA | FJ2731 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 8/12/2025 | NET478001646 | NE | FS6681 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 7/27/2025 | KSHP03660540 | KS | VF5558 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 393.11A1-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp missing | 6 | ||||||
| 7/3/2025 | IA000P13P4H5 | IA | LR1587 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 7/1/2025 | IA000P13KDBT | IA | LT8279 | IA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 5/16/2025 | IN7562007625 | IN | VB6335 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.95A3 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 2 | ||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | ||||||
| 393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 6 | ||||||
| 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | ||||||
| 5/14/2025 | OKZ200210252 | OK | VF5558 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | ||||||
| 395.8(e)(1)PC HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 7 | ||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | 2 | ||||||
| 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 3 | ||||||
| 5/12/2025 | IL5002730037 | IL | VF1840 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 5/7/2025 | IA000P1685DF | IA | VE3754 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | ||||||
| 393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | ||||||
| 396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | ||||||
| 396.3(a)1BOS BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination (OOS) | 0 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 4/16/2025 | IA000P1271T5 | IA | VE3754 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories (OOS) | 2 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 3 | ||||||
| 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | ||||||
| 393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | ||||||
| 393.81 Horn inoperative | 3 | ||||||
| 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 2 | ||||||
| 4/3/2025 | KSHP03532535 | KS | VE3754 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 3/19/2025 | IA000P120V4T | IA | FY7381 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | ||||||
| 3/7/2025 | IA000P131VTJ | IA | VF3620 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | ||||||
| 1/16/2025 | IA000P11305W | IA | FJ2731 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 11/14/2024 | NET025001491 | NE | VE3754 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 11/13/2024 | IA000P131VHW | IA | VF5563 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 395.8(e) False report of drivers record of duty status | 7 | ||||||
| 393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 3 | ||||||
| 10/21/2024 | IA000P156NG6 | IA | FV0504 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 9/15/2024 | CO1623340522 | CO | VF3616 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | ||||||
| 393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | ||||||
| 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | ||||||
| 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | ||||||
| 393.209D-STPAL Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 9/9/2024 | IA000P16CVFF | IA | VF1697 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.9H Inoperable head lamps | 6 | ||||||
| 393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 3 | ||||||
| 9/6/2024 | IA000P165XDK | IA | VE8980 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | ||||||
| 8/13/2024 | NET557000985 | NE | VB6335 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 7/30/2024 | IA000P15JNTN | IA | VE3815 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 7/29/2024 | IA000P14HXD7 | IA | VF5425 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.201(a) Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | 2 | ||||||
| 393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | ||||||
| 393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 4 | ||||||
| 396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories (OOS) | 2 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 7/29/2024 | IA000P165X9K | IA | IH0209 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 7/12/2024 | NET478000753 | NE | VE8980 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 7/9/2024 | IA000P169M9S | IA | VE8980 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 7/2/2024 | IA000P16CV87 | IA | FS6681 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 2 | ||||||
| 6/4/2024 | IA000P15JNQP | IA | VE8983 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 2 | ||||||
| 393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 5/20/2024 | IN8194005106 | IN | FY1010 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | ||||||
| 3/26/2024 | IL4004540573 | IL | FV0504 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 2/27/2024 | IA000P14HX22 | IA | VF4490 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 392.4A-POS Driver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine (OOS) | 10 + 0 (OOS) | ||||||
| 392.2Y Failure to yield right of way | 5 | ||||||
| 392.4A-UI Driver on duty and under the influence of, or using a narcotic drug / amphetamine, which renders the driver incapable of safe operation (OOS) | 10 + 0 (OOS) | ||||||
| 392.60(a) Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | 1 | ||||||
| 393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 3 | ||||||
| 393.201(a) Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken (OOS) | 2 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | 1 | ||||||
| 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | ||||||
| 392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | ||||||
| 2/12/2024 | IA000P130QGK | IA | FS6681 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 0
This carrier has no crashes to display.
Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 2
| Report | Vehicle | Crash | Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW) | ||||||||
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| Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Fatal | Inj. | Tow. | HM |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time
Weight (TiW) |
Total Weight (TotW) |
| 6/13/2024 | IA2401427840 | IA | SG7622 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 12/27/2023 | IA2301401778 | IA | VF2959 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Investigation Results
Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
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