NORTHGATE EXPRESS
USDOT 1109634 • 2549 SCOTT AVENUE, CHICO, CA, 95928
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
1,109,634
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
5303426504
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
MCS-150 Mileage
365,412
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
2549 SCOTT AVENUE, CHICO, CA, 95928
Contact
Phone: 5303426504
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Aug 15, 2018
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-452997 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 15, 2019 |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU010304-01 | ON FILE | Aug 15, 2018 | Aug 15, 2019 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 9329055 | ON FILE | Jul 24, 2002 | Aug 27, 2007 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU010304-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2017 | Aug 15, 2018 |
| QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | PGQ3000010-01 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 2014 | Aug 15, 2017 |
| STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GSA0000170-00 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 2009 | Aug 15, 2014 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 125862A | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 15, 2009 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9329054 | REPLACED | Jul 24, 2002 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9329054 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 24, 2002 | Aug 27, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU010304-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2019 | Aug 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU010304-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2018 | Aug 15, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | PGQ3000010-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2017 | Aug 15, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | GSA0000170-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2014 | Aug 15, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 125862A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2009 | Aug 15, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9329054 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2007 | Aug 27, 2007 |
| NAMECHG | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9329055 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 27, 2007 | Aug 27, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9329054 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC452997 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2019 |
| MC452997 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2018 |
| MC452997 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2007 |
| MC452997 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 21, 2003 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
36
Violations
24
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
11.1%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
Crash Records
3
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 36 of 36 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 36 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (24 violations from 36 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:173.24(b)(1) | Release of Hazardous Materials from package | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.602(b) | Form and manner of Emergency Response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:397.3 | State/local laws ordinances regulations | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.504(a) | Placarding - table 1 materials | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
11.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-12.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.67vs nat'l 1.80
-1.13 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 (36 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
17 total · 5.9% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3
Crash History (3 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2014 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Aug 15, 2019
InsuranceInsurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 15, 2018
InsuranceInsurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 15, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD/Primary
Aug 15, 2014
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 15, 2009
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 27, 2007
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 27, 2007
InsuranceInsurance namechg
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Excess
Aug 1, 2007
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
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