TAPIA TRANSPORTS LLC
GARDENA, CA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 45.5% vs 23.4% national (+22.1 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TAPIA TRANSPORTS LLC (USDOT 1312014) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): JOSE LUIS VERDUZCO TAPIA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 45.5% vs 23.4% national (+22.1 pts). On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1312014/ As of: Jul 19, 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 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jul 7, 2025
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 18 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 30% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
TAPIA TRANSPORTS LLC is a motor carrier based in GARDENA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1312014. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 18 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 45.5%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
TAPIA TRANSPORTS LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Gardena, CA. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 41.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 140% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (8) and AZ (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
41.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (62.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 6 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, Volvo, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 23, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 7 | |
| Isuzu | 3 | |
| Volvo | 3 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 | |
| CIMC | 2 | |
| Cimic | 1 | |
| Cimr | 1 | |
| Hercules | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.55 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.88 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 2.62 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 12.18 | 12 | — | 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 (18 rows) View all 18 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88236446 | Jun 23, 2026 | AZ | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.203A-CBP, 393.45D-B | No |
| 86391709 | Nov 20, 2025 | AZ | 2 | EHRENBERG AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.55E-B, 393.11A1-LCHL, 393.95F | No |
| 86292620 | Nov 10, 2025 | AZ | 2 | TONOPAH AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | No |
| 85805457 | Sep 12, 2025 | CA | 1 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.207C-SSLMS, 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85342042 | Jul 24, 2025 | CA | 1 | CARSON PLATFORM SCALES |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.11A1-LTNRV, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 84770145 | May 23, 2025 | CA | 3 | SAN BERNARDINO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 83774080 | Jan 31, 2025 | AZ | 3 | BUCKEYE AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8E1PC, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 390.17 | No |
| 82739277 | Sep 21, 2024 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.60(c) | No |
| 82738253 | Sep 18, 2024 | CA | 1 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 82270885 | Jul 30, 2024 | CA | 2 | ca-e/b-91-peralta-scales |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82138839 | Jul 11, 2024 | AZ | 2 | PHOENIX AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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14 | 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1), 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| 81976847 | Jun 26, 2024 | CA | 2 | BAKERSFIELD AREA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2 | Yes |
| 81623105 | May 14, 2024 | CA | 1 | ARROWHEAD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81398013 | Apr 19, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-carson--scales |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 79903076 | Oct 12, 2023 | CA | 2 | SB CARSON SCALES |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79477131 | Aug 22, 2023 | CA | 1 | CARSON SCALE FACILITY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79078899 | Jul 5, 2023 | CA | 1 | NB CARSON SCALES |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79013143 | Jun 26, 2023 | CA | 1 | CARSON PLATFORM SCALES |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.41, 393.9(a), 392.2 | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC1514658 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2023 | MC1514658-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSEC0000030-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Jul 7, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0021311-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 7, 2024 | Jul 7, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0021311-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 7, 2023 | Jul 7, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00868938 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 7, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 8, 2025
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Jul 7, 2025insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Jul 10, 2024
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Jul 7, 2024insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Jul 7, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 10, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| CARSON PLATFORM SCALES | CA | 2 | 2 |
| BUCKEYE AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| PHOENIX AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| TONOPAH AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| ARROWHEAD | CA | 1 | 0 |
| BAKERSFIELD AREA | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CARSON SCALE FACILITY | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF | CA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 390.17 | Carrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain: | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1514658
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KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
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How to verify TAPIA TRANSPORTS LLC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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