Freight Carrier/shipper/broker · Reading, PA

PENSKE LOGISTICS

2675 MORGANTOWN ROAD · Reading, PA 19607

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(610) 775-6000 Tap to call
  • MC #143308
  • USDOT #268015 USDOT Active
  • 6237
    Power Units
  • 8248
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PENSKE LOGISTICS is a Reading, PA freight carrier/shipper/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 6237 truck(s) in their fleet and 8248 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-143308 and their USDOT number is 268015.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/07/2025 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/07/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 475,506,109 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Chemicals
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 200 inspections (past 24 months) California — 200 inspections (past 24 months) California — 200 inspections (past 24 months) California — 200 inspections (past 24 months) California — 200 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 84 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 84 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 72 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 61 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 42 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 41 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 35 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 35 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 30 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 29 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 28 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 26 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 22 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 6 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 4 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Rhode Island — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 48 states over the past 24 months: CA (200), TX (84), TN (72), IL (61), NY (42), PA (41), WA (35), MD (30), NC (29), AL (28), NM (27), OH (26), +36 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Reading, Pennsylvania.

Safety Record

527 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 17
    Fatal
  • 121
    Injury
  • 314
    Tow
  • 452
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.88 623 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.11 184 Vehicle Maintenance 2.16 987 Drugs / Alcohol 0 2 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.05 44

Inspection Summary

  • 5
    Total
  • 4
    Clean
  • 1
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 250 unique codes

Critical 112

  • 392.3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued3× OOS×3 SW 10
  • 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation2× OOS×2 SW 10
  • 392.3-FPROPFatigue - Operate a property-carrying CMV while impaired by fatigue1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit36× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone26× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone3× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
  • 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× SW 10
  • 173.1B-HMGPRHM (General Packaging) - Failing to prepare hazardous materials for shipment in accordance with this subchapter as required1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS151× OOS×149 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak34× OOS×33 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS32× OOS×31 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed9× OOS×9 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction7× OOS×7 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves3× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS12× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area4× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth14× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove5× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth4× SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person3× SW 8
  • 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× SW 8
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension7× OOS×7 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time3× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 392.2SLLHOSState/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.102C2-CCargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely affected1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.120C-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes crosswise in/on a vehicle with anchor points1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on23× OOS×23 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.17× OOS×17 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on5× OOS×5 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal8× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSMSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement under load of the stud nut1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-STLNSteering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed9× OOS×6 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)3× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 392.5A2-IPIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.40× OOS×38 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit12× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection5× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured71× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test5× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch4× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle10× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy3× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo7× OOS×7 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.6× OOS×6 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit3× OOS×3 SW 3
  • 393.106B-CCargo - Not immobilized or secured4× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.104F4RNo edge protection for tiedowns2× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.28-BEWBuses - Electrical cable insulation chafed/frayed/damaged/burnt exposing wire1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 177.817A-HMSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate13× OOS×13 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)8× OOS×8 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking15× OOS×5 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub6× OOS×5 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp30× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.3× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing4× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRTCWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 23

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit61× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.3× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other127× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device14× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane14× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change10× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.8× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving5× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions4× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns3× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change2× SW 5
  • 392.10A3-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Placard Vehicle1× SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLIPState/Local Laws - Improper passing1× SW 5
  • 392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit123× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation173× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation10× SW 3
  • 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction4× SW 3

Hours of Service 16

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time13× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time7× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes7× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain4× SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time2× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours3× SW 5
  • 395.34A1Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log2× SW 5
  • 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:2× SW 5
  • 395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time1× SW 5
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier11× SW 3
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically5× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 93

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes6× SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.3× SW 7
  • 393.207D-SSuspension - Broken coil spring1× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative19× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative17× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative15× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.12× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative7× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative6× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.3× SW 6

Hazardous Materials 6

Locations

Physical Address
PENSKE LOGISTICS
2675 MORGANTOWN ROAD
READING, PA 19607
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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