CARDENAS TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 1266047 • 2986 SANDY DRIVE, IDAHO FALLS, ID, 83401
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-495008 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 14, 2013 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT36572A | ON FILE | Feb 13, 2025 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN629765 | ON FILE | Feb 13, 2009 | Mar 21, 2011 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN346200 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2023 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN346200 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2023 | Mar 10, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1801857 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2020 | Feb 13, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0016862001 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2017 | Feb 13, 2020 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0055879 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2013 | Feb 13, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN629765 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2009 | Feb 13, 2013 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 479705 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2008 | Feb 13, 2009 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 479705 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2008 | Feb 13, 2009 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0044032 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2007 | Feb 13, 2008 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0044032 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2007 | Feb 13, 2008 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | ST081766 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2006 | Feb 13, 2007 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST081766 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2006 | Feb 13, 2007 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN432717 | CANCELLED | Aug 14, 2004 | Feb 16, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN432717 | CANCELLED | Aug 14, 2004 | Feb 16, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN432717 | REPLACED | Aug 14, 2004 | Feb 13, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN432717 | REPLACED | Aug 14, 2004 | Feb 13, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT36572A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN346200 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN346200 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2025 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1801857 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2023 | Feb 13, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0016862001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2020 | Feb 13, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0055879 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2017 | Feb 13, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN629765 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2013 | Feb 13, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN629765 | CARGO | Mar 21, 2011 | Mar 21, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 479705 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2009 | Feb 13, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 479705 | CARGO | Feb 13, 2009 | Feb 13, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0044032 | CARGO | Feb 13, 2008 | Feb 13, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0044032 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2008 | Feb 13, 2008 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST081766 | CARGO | Feb 13, 2007 | Feb 13, 2007 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST081766 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2007 | Feb 13, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN432717 | CARGO | Feb 16, 2006 | Feb 16, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN432717 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2006 | Feb 16, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN432717 | CARGO | Feb 13, 2006 | Feb 13, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN432717 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2006 | Feb 13, 2006 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC495008 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2013 |
| MC495008 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2011 |
| MC495008 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2009 |
| MC495008 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2007 |
| MC495008 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 15, 2006 |
| MC495008 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2004 | — | Unknown |
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
6 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (25 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(b) | Hub/bearing defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | 87031661 | KS | KS | Level 3 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 396.17C-PI, 393.60E | No |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 86604149 | Roadside | OK | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Apr 6, 2025 | 84337518 | LAMAR CO | CO | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 83721992 | ECHO UT | UT | Level 3 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 395.34A1-ELDDFN, 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 82106700 | LARAMIE US 287 | WY | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 16, 2023 | 80415934 | ECHO PORT OF ENTRY | UT | Level 1 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 12 | 393.45, 393.47(e), 396.5(b) | Yes |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 79160653 | SIOUX FALLS PORT OF ENTRY | SD | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 78892646 | PEERLESS PORT OF ENTRY WESTBOU | UT | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 393.45, 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2022 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | DANIEL | US 189/US 191 MP 128.9 | ...277307 | CARDENAS TRUCKING LLC |
| Dec 2, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARRISONVILLE | MO 7 | ...277307 | CARDENAS TRUCKING LLC |
| Nov 24, 2018 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2018 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records