UCR, FMCSA Data and Due Diligence

Illinois - 97.75%
Maine - 96.38%
Indiana - 92.71%
Alabama - 92.57%

I know that UCR was never intended to fix FMCSA data. In fact, I remember several discussions where we specifically said the fixing the data was NOT a goal. But I have to tell that I have a hard time deactivating a carrier without exercising a fair amount of due diligence.

We are working on a new due diligence protocol that has to be at least as good as the Feds' protocol --- and maybe better. And, we are running into situations that are a little strange.

Here's an example:

The other day I had a carrier that, for all practical purposes, looked inactive. Phone disconnected, address no good, corporation not in good standing, etc. But .... he showed an active federal authority. What? He's paying for insurance ... and not even paying the phone bill?

So, I called up the insurance company, asked if the filing was still valid (because they're good until cancelled!), informed the underwriter that they were still on the risk for the guy, and, voila, the filing got cancelled and the authority will be going away shortly.

NOW, I can deactivate the number in good conscience!