CARDENAS TRUCKING LLC

USDOT 1266047 • 2986 SANDY DRIVE, IDAHO FALLS, ID, 83401

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,266,047
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2085213286
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
160,000
Physical Address
2986 SANDY DRIVE, IDAHO FALLS, ID, 83401
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Feb 13, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-495008ACTIVEUnknownFeb 14, 2013

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGRT36572AON FILEFeb 13, 2025Feb 10, 2026
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN629765ON FILEFeb 13, 2009Mar 21, 2011

Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN346200REPLACEDFeb 13, 2023Feb 13, 2025
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN346200CANCELLEDFeb 13, 2023Mar 10, 2025
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 1801857REPLACEDFeb 13, 2020Feb 13, 2023
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0016862001REPLACEDFeb 13, 2017Feb 13, 2020
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0055879REPLACEDFeb 13, 2013Feb 13, 2017
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN629765CANCELLEDFeb 13, 2009Feb 13, 2013
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.CARGO479705CANCELLEDFeb 13, 2008Feb 13, 2009
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary479705CANCELLEDFeb 13, 2008Feb 13, 2009
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCM0044032REPLACEDFeb 13, 2007Feb 13, 2008
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0044032REPLACEDFeb 13, 2007Feb 13, 2008
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOST081766CANCELLEDFeb 13, 2006Feb 13, 2007
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryST081766CANCELLEDFeb 13, 2006Feb 13, 2007
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN432717CANCELLEDAug 14, 2004Feb 16, 2006
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN432717CANCELLEDAug 14, 2004Feb 16, 2006
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN432717REPLACEDAug 14, 2004Feb 13, 2006
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN432717REPLACEDAug 14, 2004Feb 13, 2006

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GRT36572ABIPD/PrimaryFeb 10, 2026Feb 10, 2026
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN346200BIPD/PrimaryMar 10, 2025Mar 10, 2025
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN346200BIPD/PrimaryFeb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 1801857BIPD/PrimaryFeb 13, 2023Feb 13, 2023
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0016862001BIPD/PrimaryFeb 13, 2020Feb 13, 2020
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0055879BIPD/PrimaryFeb 13, 2017Feb 13, 2017
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN629765BIPD/PrimaryFeb 13, 2013Feb 13, 2013
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN629765CARGOMar 21, 2011Mar 21, 2011
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.479705BIPD/PrimaryFeb 13, 2009Feb 13, 2009
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.479705CARGOFeb 13, 2009Feb 13, 2009
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0044032CARGOFeb 13, 2008Feb 13, 2008
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0044032BIPD/PrimaryFeb 13, 2008Feb 13, 2008
CANCELSAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYST081766CARGOFeb 13, 2007Feb 13, 2007
CANCELSAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYST081766BIPD/PrimaryFeb 13, 2007Feb 13, 2007
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN432717CARGOFeb 16, 2006Feb 16, 2006
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN432717BIPD/PrimaryFeb 16, 2006Feb 16, 2006
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN432717CARGOFeb 13, 2006Feb 13, 2006
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN432717BIPD/PrimaryFeb 13, 2006Feb 13, 2006

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC495008COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 17, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 14, 2013
MC495008COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 22, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 21, 2011
MC495008COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 20, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 17, 2009
MC495008COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 17, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 13, 2007
MC495008COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 20, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 15, 2006
MC495008MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 20, 2004Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
12%
Unsafe Driving
41%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
8
Violations
25
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
25.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 8 of 8 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

6 states8 inspections

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Violation Summary (25 violations from 8 inspections)

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Violation Summary (25 violations from 8 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate717Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60EGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(b)Hub/bearing defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+1.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
3.13vs nat'l 1.80
+1.32 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

5 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-072026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 17, 2022WYTOW00DANIELUS 189/US 191 MP 128.9...277307CARDENAS TRUCKING LLC
Dec 2, 2021MOTOW00HARRISONVILLEMO 7...277307CARDENAS TRUCKING LLC
Nov 24, 2018WYTOW00
Sep 12, 2018TNTOW00

Compliance Timeline

23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 10, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 10, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 13, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 13, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 17, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in WY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 2, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 13, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 24, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 12, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 13, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 14, 2013
Authority
Feb 13, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 21, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Feb 13, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 13, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Feb 13, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Feb 13, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 13, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Feb 13, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 16, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Feb 16, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 13, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Feb 13, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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Data sources & freshness

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