SHIPPING EXPERTS INC
USDOT 1248482 • 7551 14TH AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95820
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-489832 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 22, 2022 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | TCS15362 | ON FILE | Jul 13, 2023 | Sep 27, 2023 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 53 UEN OH9066 | ON FILE | Dec 22, 2022 | Dec 22, 2022 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-7490045 | CANCELLED | Dec 22, 2020 | Dec 22, 2022 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000126-00 | REPLACED | Dec 22, 2019 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 834481001 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2019 | Dec 22, 2019 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT000923-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2018 | Jan 10, 2019 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882553 02 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2017 | Jan 10, 2018 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9882553 01 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2016 | Aug 13, 2017 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AST0000467 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2015 | Aug 13, 2016 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AST0000030 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2014 | Aug 13, 2015 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1054784-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2014 | Aug 13, 2014 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1054784-01 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 13, 2013 | Mar 24, 2014 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1054784-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2012 | Aug 13, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN045816 | CANCELLED | Apr 19, 2011 | Aug 13, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN045816 | REPLACED | Mar 11, 2011 | Apr 19, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN045816 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 11, 2011 | May 23, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN651653 | REPLACED | Sep 9, 2009 | Mar 11, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN651653 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 9, 2009 | Mar 15, 2011 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA160505 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2006 | Feb 6, 2007 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | N001000302-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 7, 2005 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | N001000302-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2005 | Sep 7, 2005 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | N001000302 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | TCS15362 | SURETY | Sep 27, 2023 | Sep 27, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 53 UEN OH9066 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2022 | Dec 22, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-7490045 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2022 | Dec 22, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000126-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2020 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 834481001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2019 | Dec 22, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT000923-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2019 | Jan 10, 2019 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882553 02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2018 | Jan 10, 2018 |
| CANCEL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | TP9882553 01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2017 | Aug 13, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AST0000467 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2016 | Aug 13, 2016 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AST0000030 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2015 | Aug 13, 2015 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1054784-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2014 | Aug 13, 2014 |
| NAMECHG | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1054784-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2014 | Mar 24, 2014 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1054784-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2013 | Aug 13, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN045816 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2012 | Aug 13, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN045816 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2011 | May 23, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN045816 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2011 | Apr 19, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN651653 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2011 | Mar 15, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN651653 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2011 | Mar 11, 2011 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA160505 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2007 | Feb 6, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | N001000302-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | N001000302-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2005 | Sep 7, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | N001000302 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-489832 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (18 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC489832 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2022 |
| MC489832 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2019 |
| MC489832 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2018 |
| MC489832 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2017 |
| MC489832 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2016 |
| MC489832 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2015 |
| MC489832 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2014 |
| MC489832 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2014 |
| MC489832 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2013 |
| MC489832 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2012 |
| MC489832 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2011 |
| MC489832 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2011 |
| MC489832 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 24, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC489832 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 14, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC489832 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2006 |
| MC489832 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2005 |
| MC489832 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2005 |
| MC489832 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2004 | REVOKED | Feb 12, 2007 |
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
12 states • 60 inspections
Violation Summary (69 violations from 60 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (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 t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.128(b)(1) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (60 inspections)
Showing 50 of 60
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (13 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...UA4659 | SHIPPING EXPERTS INC |
| Jul 26, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | EL PASO | W 12 INTERSTATE HWY | ...950255 | SHIPPING EXPERTS INC |
| Feb 20, 2025 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Buckeye | I-10 @ M115 | ...236209 | SHIPPING EXPERTS INC |
| Oct 16, 2024 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | LANTANA RD | ...NH0740 | SHIPPING EXPERTS INC |
| Aug 27, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRISCO | 6600 LEBANON RD | ...973747 | SHIPPING EXPERTS INC |
| Aug 21, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | REDLANDS | 34.059073/-117.172301 | ...404471 | SHIPPING EXPERTS INC |
| Feb 13, 2022 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNKNOWN | I-10@M280 | ...973747 | SHIPPING EXPERTS INC |
| May 23, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TOWN OF DANVILLE | CAMINO TASSAJARA/225ft E OLD BLACKHAWK RD | ...299805 | SHIPPING EXPERTS INC |
| Feb 2, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2019 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 12, 2012 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events