ROOTS GOODS CARRIER LTD
USDOT 1288599 • 2944 192 STREET, SURREY, BC, V3S 9V2
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-501395 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 18, 2010 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA | BIPD/Primary | 81658 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2011 | Oct 23, 2019 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 0510UNIMTC10152 | ON FILE | Oct 6, 2010 | Oct 6, 2011 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 5IM185639 | CANCELLED | Oct 6, 2009 | Nov 6, 2010 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 5IM185639 | REPLACED | Oct 6, 2009 | Oct 6, 2010 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 2987SGLGKIS-595-119M-07 | REPLACED | Oct 6, 2007 | Oct 6, 2009 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | I60-LMBR03798/06 | REPLACED | Oct 6, 2006 | Oct 6, 2007 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | H72-CC01207-0X/144 | CANCELLED | Oct 6, 2004 | Nov 22, 2006 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 81658 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2004 | Dec 1, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA | 81658 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2019 | Oct 23, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 81658 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510UNIMTC10152 | CARGO | Oct 6, 2011 | Oct 6, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 5IM185639 | CARGO | Nov 6, 2010 | Nov 6, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 5IM185639 | CARGO | Oct 6, 2010 | Oct 6, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2987SGLGKIS-595-119M-07 | CARGO | Oct 6, 2009 | Oct 6, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | I60-LMBR03798/06 | CARGO | Oct 6, 2007 | Oct 6, 2007 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | H72-CC01207-0X/144 | CARGO | Nov 22, 2006 | Nov 22, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-501395 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC501395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2010 |
| MC501395 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 1, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC501395 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 21, 2004 | REVOKED | Nov 28, 2006 |
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
23 states • 136 inspections
Violation Summary (77 violations from latest 100 of 136 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 4 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.14-D | Driving in hazardous conditions | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.600C1-HMER | Emergency response information not available | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817E2-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.516C1-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s). | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.5A-HNL | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (136 inspections)
Showing 50 of 136
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT VERNON | I-5*225.32 | ...VK6697 | ROOTS GOODS CARRIER LTD |
| Mar 6, 2025 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +45.7132 -110.3977 | ...655855 | ROOTS GOODS CARRIER LTD |
| Nov 6, 2024 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | +46.0086 -112.6249 | ...640910 | ROOTS GOODS CARRIER LTD |
| Jul 10, 2024 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | +46.0727 -112.7841 | ...640938 | ROOTS GOODS CARRIER LTD |
| Apr 29, 2024 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...865264 | ROOTS GOODS CARRIER LTD |
| Jan 25, 2022 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | +46.0847 -112.7894 | ...222455 | ROOTS GOODS CARRIER LTD |
| Jul 7, 2019 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2019 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2010 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2009 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2009 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records