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Vehicle Pool Master Question Set

The Vehicle Pool Master Question Set (VPMQS) is an aggregate list of questions Bold Penguin has normalized across carriers in support of question sets containing multiple vehicles and vehicle locations. For additional information or example payloads please reach out to your enterprise support team. These question codes should generally not be used in place of Master Question Set codes when starting a quote using the Create Application Form endpoint, or the Send to Exchange endpoint.

About Pooled Question Sets​

Certain Master Questions (MQS) support the ability to accept multiple answers (e.g. multiple locations, vehicles, drivers, etc.). These types of master questions may be grouped together to form "question pools". A group of answers that are generated from questions that are in a question pool are known as "answer pools". A unique ID property is assigned to each question and answer pool called question_pool_id and answer_pool_id respectively.

Question Codes​

  • mqs_vehicle_vin

    • VIN
    • String

  • mqs_vehicle_year

    • Year
    • String (YYYY)

  • mqs_vehicle_make

    • Make
    • String

  • mqs_vehicle_model

    • Model
    • String

  • mqs_vehicle_submodel

    • Submodel
    • String

  • mqs_vehicle_category

    • What is your vehicle type?
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • Low Speed Vehicles
      • Automobiles
      • Station Wagons
      • SUVs
      • Minivans
      • Light Trucks
      • Passenger Vans
      • Light Duty Trucks
      • Medium Duty Trucks
      • Heavy Duty Trucks
      • Trailers

  • mqs_vehicle_is_powered

    • Is this a powered vehicle?
    • Enum:
      • Yes
      • No

  • mqs_vehicle_msrp

    • What is the original cost new?
    • Integer (0 - 999,999,999)

  • mqs_vehicle_acv

    • What is the current value of the vehicle?
    • Integer (0 - 999,999,999)

  • mqs_vehicle_shipping_weight

    • What is the vehicle shipping weight?
    • Integer (0 - 999,999,999)

  • mqs_vehicle_gvw

    • What is the gross vehicle weight?
    • Integer (0 - 999,999,999)

  • mqs_vehicle_load_capacity

    • What is the load capacity of this trailer?
    • Integer (0 - 999,999,999)

  • mqs_vehicle_tractor

    • Is this vehicle a tractor?
    • Enum:
      • Yes
      • No

  • mqs_vehicle_gcw

    • What is the gross combined vehicle weight?
    • Integer (0 - 999,999,999)

  • mqs_vehicle_usage

    • How is this vehicle used?
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • Business use only
      • Business and personal use
      • Personal use only

  • mqs_vehicle_type

    • Type
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • Private Passenger
      • Truck

  • mqs_vehicle_truck_type

    • What is the vehicle body type?
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • Pickup Truck
      • Cargo Van
      • Step / Delivery Van
      • Passenger Van
      • Truck Tractor
      • Agricultural Truck
      • Boom / Bucket Truck
      • Box / Straight Truck
      • Car Carrier
      • Catering / Lunch / Food Truck
      • Cement Mixer
      • Dump Truck
      • Flatbed Truck
      • Garbage Truck
      • Garbage Truck (Front Loader)
      • Garbage Truck (Roll-On)
      • Ice Cream Truck
      • Pump Truck (Cement)
      • Refrigerated Box / Straight
      • Stake Body Truck
      • Street Sweeper
      • Tank Truck
      • Tow Truck

  • mqs_vehicle_trailer_type

    • What is the trailer type?
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • Auto Hauler
      • Bottom Dump
      • Bulk Commodity
      • Concession Trailer
      • Dry Freight Trailer
      • Dump Body Trailer
      • Flatbed Trailer
      • Gooseneck Trailer
      • Horse Trailer
      • Livestock Trailer
      • Logging Trailer
      • Low-Boy Trailer
      • Pole Trailer
      • Refrigerated Dry Freight Trailer
      • Tank Trailer
      • Tilt Trailer
      • Travel Trailer
      • Utility Trailer
      • Wedge Trailer

  • mqs_vehicle_trailer_enclosed

    • Is this trailer enclosed?
    • Enum:
      • Yes
      • No

  • mqs_vehicle_12_feet

    • Is this trailer less than 12 feet long?
    • Enum:
      • Yes
      • No

  • mqs_vehicle_trailer_stalls

    • Number of stalls
    • Enum:
      • 1
      • 1
      • 3+

  • mqs_vehicle_body_type

    • What is the vehicle's body type?
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • Car
      • SUV
      • Minivan
      • Pickup Truck
      • Passenger Van
      • Cargo Van
      • Step / Delivery Van
      • Truck Tractor
      • Agricultural Truck
      • Boom / Bucket Truck
      • Box / Straight Truck
      • Car Carrier
      • Catering / Lunch / Food Truck
      • Cement Mixer
      • Dump Truck
      • Flatbed Truck
      • Garbage Truck
      • Garbage Truck (Front Loader)
      • Garbage Truck (Roll-On)
      • Ice Cream Truck
      • Pump Truck (Cement)
      • Refrigerated Box / Straight
      • Stake Body Truck
      • Street Sweeper
      • Tank Truck
      • Tow Truck
      • Auto Hauler
      • Bottom Dump
      • Bulk Commodity
      • Concession Trailer
      • Dry Freight Trailer
      • Dump Body Trailer
      • Flatbed Trailer
      • Gooseneck Trailer
      • Horse Trailer
      • Livestock Trailer
      • Logging Trailer
      • Low-Boy Trailer
      • Pole Trailer
      • Refrigerated Dry Freight Trailer
      • Tank Trailer
      • Tilt Trailer
      • Travel Trailer
      • Utility Trailer
      • Wedge Trailer

  • mqs_vehicle_radius

    • What is the farthest distance (one way) this vehicle typically travels from your business address to work, to a jobsite, or to make a delivery?
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • 50 miles or less
      • 100 miles
      • 200 miles
      • 300 miles
      • 400 miles
      • 500 miles
      • 750 miles
      • 1,000 miles or more

  • mqs_vehicle_truck_radius

    • What is the farthest distance (one way) this vehicle typically travels from your business address to work, to a jobsite, or to make a delivery?
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • 0 to 50 miles
      • 51 to 200 miles
      • More than 200 miles

  • mqs_vehicle_number_sites

    • What is the average number of jobsites, deliveries, or errands per day for this vehicle?
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • 0
      • 1
      • 2
      • 3
      • 4
      • 5
      • 6 or more

  • mqs_vehicle_truck_number_sites

    • What is the average number of jobsites, deliveries, or errands per day for this vehicle?
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • 0
      • 1 to 4
      • 5 or more

  • mqs_vehicle_truck_deliver_residential

    • Do you pick up from or deliver any products to residential households?
    • Enum:
      • Yes
      • No

  • mqs_vehicle_truck_use_intermediate

    • Use (Intermediate)
    • Enum:
      • Commercial
      • Service

  • mqs_vehicle_truck_use

    • Use
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • Service
      • Retail
      • Commercial

  • mqs_vehicle_truck_size

    • Size class
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • Light Truck
      • Medium Truck
      • Heavy Truck
      • Heavy Truck-Tractor
      • Extra-Heavy Truck
      • Extra-Heavy Truck-Tractor
      • Semi-trailer
      • Trailer
      • Service or Utility Trailer

  • mqs_vehicle_ppt_type

    • Type
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • Business use
      • Personal use
      • Farm use

  • mqs_vehicle_ppt_experience

    • What is the driving experience of the operator(s) of this vehicle?
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • All operators licensed more than 5 years
      • Licensed less than 5 years, not owner or principal operator
      • Owner or principal operator licensed less than 5 years

  • mqs_vehicle_ppt_use

    • In terms of driving this vehicle for work/school, which option describes your daily use?
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • Not driven to work or school
      • To or from work less than 15 miles
      • To or from work 15 or more miles

  • mqs_vehicle_fleet_iso_primary_class_map

    • Primary class code mapping for CA fleet vehicle
    • Enum - please contact Bold Penguin for the full list of options

  • mqs_vehicle_fleet_iso_primary_class

    • Primary class code for CA fleet vehicle
    • Enum - please contact Bold Penguin for the full list of options

  • mqs_vehicle_nonfleet_iso_primary_class_map

    • Primary class code mapping for CA nonfleet vehicle
    • Enum - please contact Bold Penguin for the full list of options

  • mqs_vehicle_nonfleet_iso_primary_class

    • Primary class code for CA nonfleet vehicle
    • Enum - please contact Bold Penguin for the full list of options

  • mqs_vehicle_street_1

    • Address Line 1
    • String (maximum length: 255)

  • mqs_vehicle_street_2

    • Address Line 2
    • String (maximum length: 255)

  • mqs_vehicle_city

    • City
    • String (maximum length: 255)

  • mqs_vehicle_state

  • mqs_vehicle_zipcode

    • Zip code
    • String (length: 5)
      • Valid 5 digit US zip code

  • mqs_vehicle_ownership

    • Ownership
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • Owned
      • Leased
      • Financed

  • mqs_vehicle_additional_interest_name

    • Name
    • String (maximum length: 255)

  • mqs_vehicle_additional_interest_street_1

    • Address Line 1
    • String (maximum length: 255)

  • mqs_vehicle_additional_interest_street_2

    • Address Line 2
    • String (maximum length: 255)

  • mqs_vehicle_additional_interest_city

    • City
    • String (maximum length: 255)

  • mqs_vehicle_additional_interest_state

  • mqs_vehicle_additional_interest_zipcode

    • Zip code
    • String (length: 5)
      • Valid 5 digit US zip code

  • mqs_vehicle_additional_interest_phone

    • Phone number
    • String (length: 10) Required
      • Invalid: (614)-342-8293
      • Valid: 6143428293
    • Must be a valid phone number

  • mqs_vehicle_additional_interest_email

    • Email Address
    • String (maximum length: 255)
    • Valid email id format
      • [a-zA-Z0-9._%+-]+@[a-zA-Z0-9.-]+.[a-zA-Z0-9]{2,}

  • mqs_vehicle_additional_interest_type

    • Additional Interest Type
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • Lienholder/Titleholder
      • Loss Payee
      • Lienholder/Titleholder and Loss Payee

  • mqs_vehicle_engine_cc

    • Engine CC
    • Integer (0 - 999,999,999)

  • mqs_vehicle_drivetrain

    • Drivetrain
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • 4x2
      • 4x4
      • 6x2
      • 6x4
      • 6x6
      • 8x2
      • 8x4
      • 8x6
      • 8x8
      • 10x4
      • 10x6
      • 12x4
      • 12x6
      • 14x6

  • mqs_vehicle_anti_lock_brakes

    • Does the vehicle have Anti-Lock brakes?
    • Enum:
      • Yes
      • No

  • mqs_vehicle_comprehensive_deductible

    • Comprehensive
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • No coverage
      • $250 deductible
      • $500 deductible
      • $1,000 deductible

  • mqs_vehicle_collision_deductible

    • Collision
    • Enum consisting of one of the following:
      • No coverage
      • $250 deductible
      • $500 deductible
      • $1,000 deductible

  • mqs_total_vehicles

    • Number of vehicles
    • Integer (0 - 999,999,999)

  • mqs_total_power_unit_vehicles

    • Number of powered vehicles
    • Integer (0 - 999,999,999)

  • mqs_total_trailers

    • Number of trailer vehicles
    • Integer (0 - 999,999,999)

Example Application Form​

{
  "application_form": {
    "answer_values": [
      {
        "code": "CoverageTypes",
        "answer": [
          "Commercial Auto"
        ]
      },
      {
        "code": "mqs_first_name",
        "answer": "Puddles"
      },
      {
        "code": "mqs_last_name",
        "answer": "Penguin"
      },
      {
        "code": "mqs_phone",
        "answer": "3305551234"
      },
      {
        "code": "mqs_email",
        "answer": "blackhole@boldpenguin.com"
      },
      {
        "code": "mqs_business_name",
        "answer": "Bold Penguin Trucking"
      },
      {
        "code": "mqs_street_1",
        "answer": "100 East Rich Street"
      },
      {
        "code": "mqs_city",
        "answer": "Columbus"
      },
      {
        "code": "mqs_state",
        "answer": "Ohio"
      },
      {
        "code": "mqs_zipcode",
        "answer": "43215"
      },
      {
        "code": "Naics",
        "answer": "Advertising agencies"
      },
      {
        "code": "mqs_legal_entity",
        "answer": "LLC"
      },
      {
        "code": "mqs_fein",
        "answer": "123456789"
      },
      {
        "code": "mqs_covg_ca_liability_limit",
        "answer": "$300,000 combined single limit"
      },
      {
        "code": "mqs_full_time_employees",
        "answer": "1"
      },
      {
        "code": "mqs_loss_claim_5yr_catchall",
        "answer": "No"
      },
      {
        "code": "mqs_ins_history_3yr_catchall",
        "answer": "No"
      }
    ],
    "answer_pools": [
      {
        "question_pool_code": "vehicles",
        "answer_values": [
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_year",
            "answer": "2022"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_make",
            "answer": "FORD"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_model",
            "answer": "F-150"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_submodel",
            "answer": "Regular XL 3.3L 4x2"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_category",
            "answer": "Light Trucks"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_msrp",
            "answer": "29640"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_acv",
            "answer": "28469"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_gvw",
            "answer": "6010"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_tractor",
            "answer": "No"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_usage",
            "answer": "Business and personal use"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_truck_type",
            "answer": "Cargo Van"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_radius",
            "answer": "100 miles"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_number_sites",
            "answer": "1"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_same_address",
            "answer": "1"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_ownership",
            "answer": "Owned"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_engine_cc",
            "answer": "3300"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_drivetrain",
            "answer": "4x2"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_comprehensive_deductible",
            "answer": "$500 deductible"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "question_pool_code": "vehicles",
        "answer_values": [
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_year",
            "answer": "2022"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_make",
            "answer": "CHEVROLET"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_model",
            "answer": "CAMARO"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_submodel",
            "answer": "2dr 1LS 2.0L RWD MT"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_category",
            "answer": "Automobiles"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_msrp",
            "answer": "25000"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_acv",
            "answer": "24012"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_shipping_weight",
            "answer": "3354"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_tractor",
            "answer": "No"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_usage",
            "answer": "Business use only"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_radius",
            "answer": "50 miles or less"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_number_sites",
            "answer": "2"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_same_address",
            "answer": "1"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_ownership",
            "answer": "Owned"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_engine_cc",
            "answer": "2000"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_drivetrain",
            "answer": "4x2"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_vehicle_comprehensive_deductible",
            "answer": "$250 deductible"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "question_pool_code": "drivers",
        "answer_values": [
          {
            "code": "mqs_driver_same_as_owner",
            "answer": "1"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_driver_date_of_birth",
            "answer": "01/01/1990"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_driver_gender",
            "answer": "Male"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_driver_marital_status",
            "answer": "Married"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "question_pool_code": "drivers",
        "answer_values": [
          {
            "code": "mqs_driver_first_name",
            "answer": "Puddles"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_driver_last_name",
            "answer": "Penguin"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_driver_date_of_birth",
            "answer": "02/02/1980"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_driver_gender",
            "answer": "Male"
          },
          {
            "code": "mqs_driver_marital_status",
            "answer": "Single"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}