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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 542 days (since Nov 21, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

SERGIO ROMO

WHITTIER, CA

DBA: SAFEWAY EXPRESS

USDOT 1393223 Active Based in WHITTIER, CA

SERGIO ROMO is a motor carrier based in WHITTIER, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1393223. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 9 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

SERGIO ROMO is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Whittier, CA. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
5
Drivers
5
Inspections
9
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
20.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
3 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (5) and NV (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.6% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Hino, Ud, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Nov 21, 2024 (542 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20.0% vs 6.7% +13.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.60 vs 1.80 +1.80
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 126,293 carriers
Location & Contact
10319 DEVERON DRIVE
WHITTIER, CA 90601
Phone: 5627552975
Registration
USDOT 1393223
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 10,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 20.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.

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

Compared against 199,212 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
20%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 199,212 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 199,212 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -16.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-02 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 5 2 40.0% Mar 12, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Hino 4
Ud 3
Mits 1
Volvo 1
Wabash National 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (9 rows) View all 9 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87278488 Mar 12, 2026 CA 1 SUSANA RD SOF ARTESIA BLVD
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
12 393.9A-LTSI, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.9A-LCL Yes
86073440 Oct 15, 2025 CA 1 CONEJO IF
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLSR No
85944001 Sep 26, 2025 CA 3 ca-mt.-pass-jpoe-cvef
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85783880 Sep 15, 2025 CA 3 SR-14 NB PIT SCALE
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83897779 Feb 17, 2025 CA 1 ca-310-w.-orangethorpe-ave
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLUCR Yes
81578166 May 9, 2024 NV 3 SLOAN CHECKSITE
UD STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 391.41(a)(1) No
80876628 Feb 15, 2024 CA 2 NB CARSON SCALES
MITS STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
80966195 Jan 11, 2024 CA 1 GILROY IF
UD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80066535 Nov 1, 2023 CA 3 CASTAIC IF
UD STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 395.8(a)(1) Yes
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA0009826277 Jan 8, 2025 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA6451806566 Nov 29, 2018 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA4951800300 Jul 11, 2018 CA 0 3 Yes Yes Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jan 25, 2017 MC999749-C CPL CERTIFICATE View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 2666409 BIPD/Primary Nov 10, 2023 Nov 21, 2024 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 2666409 BIPD/Primary Aug 18, 2022 Nov 10, 2023 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 0993856 BIPD/Primary Aug 18, 2019 Aug 18, 2022 REPLACED
WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. CA0936890 BIPD/Primary Aug 18, 2018 Aug 18, 2019 CANCELLED
TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY COM 0115464-00 BIPD/Primary Aug 18, 2017 Aug 18, 2018 CANCELLED
CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY BAP0181284 BIPD/Primary Dec 27, 2016 Aug 18, 2017 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 21, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  2. Oct 30, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Nov 10, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  4. Oct 19, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Aug 18, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  6. Aug 18, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
  7. Aug 16, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Aug 18, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Aug 8, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Aug 18, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Aug 18, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jan 25, 2017
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
391.41(a)(1) 391.41(a)(1) Driver Fitness 1 0
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
395.8(a)(1) Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service Hours of Service 1 1
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How to verify SERGIO ROMO

  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 SERGIO ROMO

Is SERGIO ROMO an active motor carrier?
Yes. SERGIO ROMO is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1393223 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 SERGIO ROMO's safety rating?
SERGIO ROMO is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has SERGIO ROMO had?
9 roadside inspections are on file for SERGIO ROMO 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 SERGIO ROMO's out-of-service rate?
SERGIO ROMO's peak out-of-service rate is 20.0% (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 SERGIO ROMO based?
SERGIO ROMO reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 10319 DEVERON DRIVE, WHITTIER, California 90601. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SERGIO ROMO have valid operating authority?
Yes. SERGIO ROMO holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC999749). 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 SERGIO ROMO operate?
SERGIO ROMO self-reports 5 power units and 5 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 SERGIO ROMO had any crashes?
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SERGIO ROMO 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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