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OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC

DBA: OILFIELD SERVICE AND TRUCKING--OST TRUCKING

USDOT 12693 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: L DENNIS ZERMENO Company officer 2: CHRIS LANG General Freight Driveaway / Towaway Machinery / Large Objects Oilfield Equipment Chemicals Utilities +2 more Based in VENTURA, CA Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Common (Property) reinstated · May 11, 2021
Common (Property) reinstated · Jul 20, 2004
Policy effective · Apr 1, 2023
Review these
  • Common (Property) gap · 34 days Inactive Apr 7, 2021 → reinstated May 11, 2021
  • Common (Property) gap · 3379 days Inactive Apr 20, 1995 → reinstated Jul 20, 2004
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 15 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: L DENNIS ZERMENO
Company officer 2: CHRIS LANG
Cargo: General Freight, Driveaway / Towaway, Machinery / Large Objects, Oilfield Equipment
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC (USDOT 12693)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): L DENNIS ZERMENO (Company officer); CHRIS LANG (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Common (Property) gap · 34 days — Inactive Apr 7, 2021 → reinstated May 11, 2021
  • Common (Property) gap · 3379 days — Inactive Apr 20, 1995 → reinstated Jul 20, 2004
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 15 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/12693/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 17.6% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=32926 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000

UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 34

UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $5,000,000

3 active policies

BOC-3 agent

NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 12693
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC134609
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer L DENNIS ZERMENO
Company officer 2 CHRIS LANG
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Driveaway / Towaway, Machinery / Large Objects, Oilfield Equipment, Chemicals, Utilities, Construction, Water Well
Fleet size 30 units
Drivers 30
Annual mileage 1,250,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (805) 643-9963
Email: [email protected]
Physical
2951 N VENTURA AVENUE
VENTURA, CA 93001
Mailing
PO BOX 237
VENTURA, CA 93002
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 12693
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,250,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 17.6% vs 23.4% -5.8 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.78 vs 1.80 -1.02
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 30 0 0
Trailers 200 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 72 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 51 51 2
OOS inspections 0 11 0
OOS percentage 0% 21.57% 0%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
30
Drivers
30
Inspections
72
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
17.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
15 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC is a corporation based in VENTURA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 12693. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 30 power units and 30 drivers, with 72 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 17.6%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 30 power units and 30 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 31 years on FMCSA's records, based in Ventura, CA. Across 48 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.8% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

48 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 153% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (47) and OR (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

20.8% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (37.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times, 3 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 30 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 30 drivers; Peterbilt, Trim, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 17.6% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Authority revoked
5 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 32,926 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–45 power units (±50% of this carrier's 30 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 32,926 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
17.6%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
15.4%
Median across 32,926 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +2.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (3)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 7, 2021 to May 11, 2021 (34 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 20, 1995 to Jul 20, 2004 (3379 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 16, 1995 to Jan 6, 1999 (1361 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-06

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 50 11 22.0% Jun 17, 2026
Oregon (OR) 1 0 0.0% Aug 6, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 54
Trim 10
Ford 7
Utility 7
Kenworth 5
Freightliner 4
Coza 3
Lufk 3
Trail-Eze 3
Trlmo 3
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.06 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 0.46 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 10 — 2.18 2 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (72 rows) View all 72 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88191299 Jun 17, 2026 CA 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9E86061 · 1XPWD40X8DD209034
1 393.9A-LTSI Yes
88178116 Jun 17, 2026 CA 1 —
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 03427K3 · 1FDUF5GT3MED10242
0 — No
88166194 Jun 16, 2026 CA 3 —
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 03427K3 · 1FDUF5GT3MED10242
0 — No
87865840 May 14, 2026 CA 1 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9E86059 · 1XPWD40X2DD209031
0 — No
87676084 Apr 23, 2026 CA 1 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9F90825 · 1XPXD40X7FD256255
0 — No
87517218 Apr 4, 2026 CA 3 SAN ONOFRE IF
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9G10185 · 1XPXD40X4LD715351
0 — No
87377022 Mar 23, 2026 CA 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 56589F1 · 1XPTD70X3CD162756
2 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLDL No
87336627 Mar 18, 2026 CA 1 SR-46 LUCY BROWN SCALE
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 47193M2 · 1NPCL70X0KD266570
2 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.43B-BATV No
87218533 Mar 5, 2026 CA 1 ca-e/b-sr-46-pit-scale
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 9G10187 · 1XPCD40X1LD687720
0 — No
86522256 Dec 8, 2025 CA 3 ca-s/b-us-101-conejo-if
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9E86058 · 1XPWD40X4DD209032
1 392.9A2-C Yes
86376524 Nov 18, 2025 CA 1 GRAPEVINE IF
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9F23636 · 1XKDD40X5FJ436960
1 172.202B-HMSPS No
86376435 Nov 17, 2025 CA 2 GRAPEVINE IF
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9E86061 · 1XPWD40X8DD209034
1 393.45B2-B-AIR Yes
86287086 Nov 6, 2025 CA 3 GRAPEVINE IF
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 9G07110 · 1XPXD40XXRD674250
0 — No
86237805 Nov 3, 2025 CA 2 CONEJO IF
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9G10186 · 1XPXD40X6LD715352
2 393.87A-FPLR, 393.110B3-C Yes
86209880 Oct 28, 2025 CA 1 GRAPEVINE IF
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9D92662 · 1XPXD40X5FD256254
0 — No
86036576 Oct 9, 2025 CA 2 GRAPEVINE IF
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9E86061 · 1XPWD40X8DD209034
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
85984970 Oct 7, 2025 CA 2 ca-sr-43-s/o-stockdale-hwy
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9E86061 · 1XPWD40X8DD209034
1 395.24D-ELDPT No
85805206 Sep 12, 2025 CA 1 GRAPEVINE IF
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9D47528 · 1XPWD40XXDD178322
0 — No
85716121 Sep 7, 2025 CA 1 GRAPEVINE IF
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9F23636 · 1XKDD40X5FJ436960
3 393.47E, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.53B-B No
85675567 Sep 2, 2025 CA 1 CONEJO IF
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9E86060 · 1XPWD40X6DD209033
2 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LLPL No
85663978 Aug 29, 2025 CA 2 CACHE CREEK
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Petr
CA 9G90825 · 1XPXD40X7FD256255
2 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.110B1-C Yes
85612365 Aug 27, 2025 CA 4 ca-sr-58-e/o-superior-rd
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9F61278 · 1XPCD40X0JD481480
2 395.24D-ELDPT, 393.45D-B No
85600211 Aug 20, 2025 CA 2 GRAPEVINE IF
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9E86059 · 1XPWD40X2DD209031
2 393.9A-LSLIWR, 392.2-SLLEQP Yes
85548336 Aug 20, 2025 CA 3 —
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 47194M2 · 1NPCL70X4KD266572
2 392.16AD, 392.2-SLLDL No
84915795 Jun 10, 2025 CA 2 CASTAIC IF
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9F90825 · 1XPXD40X7FD256255
1 393.55E-B No
Recent Crashes (15 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA5652201474 Apr 27, 2022 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA4262110152 Jul 8, 2021 CA 1 1 Yes No Fatal
CA7652001719 Dec 5, 2020 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA4301800356 Sep 25, 2018 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA7701700181 Feb 9, 2017 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA4201500999 Oct 19, 2015 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA0006543696 Jun 10, 2014 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA0005515535 Mar 1, 2012 CA 0 1 Yes No Injury
CA0004259083 May 28, 2009 CA 0 1 Yes No Injury
CA0003673408 Apr 4, 2008 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA0003453419 Oct 31, 2007 CA 0 1 Yes No Injury
CA0001234995 Jan 14, 2004 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA0000968783 Aug 12, 2003 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA100019344A Jan 11, 1999 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA100018637A Nov 5, 1998 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC134609
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
May 11, 2021 MC134609-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jul 20, 2004 MC134609-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (43 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY SCR 0000536-00 91X $1,000,000 Apr 1, 2023 On file ACTIVE
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY DLJ-CP-00000051-00 34 — Apr 1, 2021 On file ACTIVE
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY DLJ-EX-00000298-00 91X $5,000,000 Apr 1, 2021 On file ACTIVE
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY CRA 5500069-00 BIPD/Primary — Apr 8, 2020 Apr 1, 2023 REPLACED
OLD REPUBLIC UNION INSURANCE CO ORANCP000048-01 CARGO — Apr 1, 2020 Apr 1, 2021 REPLACED
INDIAN HARBOR INSURANCE COMPANY SXS005169202 BIPD/Excess — Apr 1, 2020 Apr 1, 2021 CANCELLED
INDIAN HARBOR INSURANCE COMPANY SXS0051692 BIPD/Excess — Apr 30, 2019 Apr 1, 2020 CANCELLED
PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. 151901-10-71-70-3 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2019 Apr 8, 2020 REPLACED
OLD REPUBLIC UNION INSURANCE CO ORANCP000048-00 CARGO — Apr 1, 2019 Apr 1, 2020 REPLACED
PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. 151901-10-71-70-3 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2019 Apr 1, 2019 REPLACED
SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY RBS0005886 CARGO — Apr 13, 2018 Apr 1, 2019 CANCELLED
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION 2LA2CA0001623-00 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2018 Apr 1, 2019 CANCELLED
SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY RBS0005839 CARGO — Apr 1, 2017 Apr 1, 2018 CANCELLED
AMERICAN FAMILY HOME INSURANCE COMPANY 2LA5CA0000027-02 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2017 Apr 1, 2018 REPLACED
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION 2LA5CA0000027-00 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2015 Apr 1, 2017 REPLACED
THE PRINCETON EXCESS & SURPLUS LINES INS. CO. 1LA3CM0000008-00 CARGO — Apr 1, 2015 Apr 1, 2017 REPLACED
HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CON880550-01 CARGO — Apr 1, 2014 Apr 1, 2015 REPLACED
TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK IMP-CX20087-12 CARGO — Apr 1, 2012 May 3, 2014 CANCELLED
TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK IMP-CX20087-12 CARGO — Apr 1, 2012 Apr 1, 2014 REPLACED
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY CH08ILM011231 CARGO — Apr 1, 2008 Apr 1, 2012 REPLACED
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY CH08ILM011231 CARGO — Apr 1, 2008 May 2, 2012 CANCELLED
AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. CA 720-50-50 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2006 Apr 1, 2015 REPLACED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI-97181187 CARGO — May 7, 2004 Apr 1, 2008 REPLACED
ST. PAUL SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY QZ06804105 BIPD/Excess — May 7, 2004 Apr 30, 2019 REPLACED
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 1336692249 BIPD/Primary — May 7, 2004 Apr 1, 2006 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. May 11, 2021
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Apr 7, 2021
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Apr 7, 2021
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Apr 7, 2021
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  6. Apr 7, 2021
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  7. Apr 7, 2021
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 34 days (through May 11, 2021)
  8. Apr 1, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — INDIAN HARBOR INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Apr 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC UNION INSURANCE CO
  10. Apr 8, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.
  11. Apr 1, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Apr 1, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC UNION INSURANCE CO
  13. Apr 1, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — INDIAN HARBOR INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Apr 30, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Apr 3, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  16. Apr 1, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
  17. Apr 1, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Apr 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.
  19. Apr 1, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Apr 1, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN FAMILY HOME INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Apr 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
  22. Apr 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE PRINCETON EXCESS & SURPLUS LINES INS. CO.
  23. Apr 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
  24. Apr 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. May 3, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  26. Apr 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  27. May 2, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Apr 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Apr 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  30. Jun 16, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  31. Jun 12, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  32. Apr 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  33. Nov 23, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  34. Jun 22, 2004
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  35. Jun 12, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  36. May 7, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  37. May 7, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  38. May 7, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY LINES INS.
  39. Jun 26, 2001
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  40. May 7, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
GRAPEVINE IF CA 23 2
SAN ONOFRE IF CA 7 0
CONEJO IF CA 6 3
405 NB CARSON SCALES CA 1 1
CACHE CREEK CA 1 1
CACHE CREEK SCALE CA 1 0
CARSON PLATFORM CA 1 0
CASTAIC IF CA 1 0
CONEJO CVEF CA 1 0
GRAPEVINE CVEF CA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 8 1
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC

Is OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 12693 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC's safety rating? ▾
OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC had? ▾
72 roadside inspections are on file for OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC's peak out-of-service rate is 17.6% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC based? ▾
OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2951 N VENTURA AVENUE, VENTURA, California 93001. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC134609). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC operate? ▾
OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC self-reports 30 power units and 30 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC had any crashes? ▾
15 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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