SAM'S PENSACOLA AUTO CENTER INC
USDOT 1206095 • DBA: SAM'S AUTO CENTER • 6214 N PALAFOX ST, PENSACOLA, FL, 32503
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-439440 | REVOKED | Jan 21, 2004 | Oct 15, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 255913 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 215458 | ON FILE | Aug 19, 2002 | Feb 13, 2004 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 215458 | TRANSFERRED | Aug 19, 2002 | Feb 13, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 255913 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| TRANSFER | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 215458 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 13, 2004 | Feb 13, 2004 |
| TRANSFER | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 215458 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2004 | Feb 13, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-439440 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-439440 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC439440 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 6, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC439440 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 12, 2004 | REVOKED | Oct 15, 2020 |
| MC439440 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 21, 2004 | REVOKED | Mar 30, 2004 |
| MC439440 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 16, 2002 | TRANSFERRED | Jan 15, 2004 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (4 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | 85960927 | MILTON FL | FL | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 85741808 | PENSACOLA FL | FL | Level 1 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 85743570 | PENSACOLA FL | FL | Level 1 | FORD GOLDL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 85740714 | PENSACOLA FL | FL | Level 1 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 82366836 | PENSACOLA FL | FL | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2, 392.16(a) | No |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 81325305 | PENSACOLA FL | FL | Level 1 | — | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 27, 2023 | 80233110 | PENSACOLA FL | FL | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 79727179 | PACE | FL | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records