SIMON A MARTINEZ

DBA: MARTINEZ TRANSPORTATION

USDOT 1497546 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: SIMON A MARTINEZ General Freight Based in LOS ANGELES, CA Grade A · 85
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
Policy effective · Sep 16, 2025
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
Company officer: SIMON A MARTINEZ
Cargo: General Freight
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SIMON A MARTINEZ (USDOT 1497546)
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): SIMON A MARTINEZ (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1497546/
As of: Jul 25, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 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 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281512 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA 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

1 active liability policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1497546
In FMCSA records since May 4, 2006 (~20y)
Company officer SIMON A MARTINEZ
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 195,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
5141 IRVINGTON TERRAZA
LOS ANGELES, CA 90042
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1497546
In FMCSA records since May 4, 2006 (~20y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 195,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 9 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 50%
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
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
9
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SIMON A MARTINEZ is a motor carrier based in LOS ANGELES, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1497546. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 9 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

SIMON A MARTINEZ is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Los Angeles, CA. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 71% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (1) and NM (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (50.0% of violations); top code 393.207(a) (Suspension defective) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Kenworth, CIMC, and Utim are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

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

Compared against 281,512 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,512 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,512 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +50 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2025-07

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) 1 1 100.0% Sep 26, 2024
New Mexico (NM) 1 0 0.0% Jul 30, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 4
Great Dane 2
Kenworth 2
CIMC 1
Trim 1
Utility 1
Utim 1
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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 1 1.00 1 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026

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

Recent Inspections (9 rows) View all 9 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85372882 Jul 30, 2025 NM 3 RATON PORT OF ENTRY
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82809566 Sep 26, 2024 CA 1 ca-i-15-@mountain-pass-jpoe,cvef
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.207(a), 395.24(d) Yes
81079520 Mar 8, 2024 CA 1 ca-san-onofre--nb-if
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
4 392.2, 393.53(b), 393.47(e) No
79795608 Sep 28, 2023 KS 3 SOUTH EDGE OF CONCORDIA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79344370 Aug 4, 2023 AZ 3 DOUGLAS INSPECTION STATION
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
4 395.8(e)(1), 395.3(a)(2), 395.3(a)(3)(i) Yes
79275709 Jul 28, 2023 NM 1 TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.9(a)(1), 393.95(a) Yes
79100070 Jul 7, 2023 AZ 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.16(a) No
79029518 Jun 28, 2023 UT 3 KANAB PORT OF ENTRY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
3 396.17(c), 392.2 No
78975666 Jun 23, 2023 NM 2 TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
4 396.17(c), 393.11, 393.9(a) No
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 MC585775 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 PDF
Dec 22, 2006 MC585775-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA00611395 91X $750,000 Sep 16, 2025 On file ACTIVE
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA00611395 BIPD/Primary Jun 12, 2023 May 24, 2023 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA00611395 BIPD/Primary May 24, 2023 Sep 16, 2025 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN212560 BIPD/Primary May 6, 2017 May 24, 2023 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN212560 BIPD/Primary May 6, 2017 Jun 12, 2023 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 5006469 BIPD/Primary May 6, 2016 May 6, 2017 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 500224 BIPD/Primary May 6, 2015 May 6, 2016 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 485402 BIPD/Primary May 6, 2008 May 6, 2015 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 476976 BIPD/Primary Apr 29, 2007 May 6, 2008 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 476976 BIPD/Primary Apr 29, 2007 Jun 4, 2008 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CP 7056527-6 BIPD/Primary Dec 2, 2006 Apr 29, 2007 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 16, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  2. Jun 12, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. May 24, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. May 24, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  5. May 23, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. May 6, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  7. May 6, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  8. May 6, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  9. Jun 4, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  10. May 9, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. May 6, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  12. May 1, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Apr 29, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  14. Dec 22, 2006
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT 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
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 4 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.9(a)(1) Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify SIMON A MARTINEZ

  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 SIMON A MARTINEZ

Is SIMON A MARTINEZ an active motor carrier?
Yes. SIMON A MARTINEZ is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1497546 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 SIMON A MARTINEZ's safety rating?
SIMON A MARTINEZ 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 SIMON A MARTINEZ had?
9 roadside inspections are on file for SIMON A MARTINEZ 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 SIMON A MARTINEZ's out-of-service rate?
SIMON A MARTINEZ's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (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 SIMON A MARTINEZ based?
SIMON A MARTINEZ reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5141 IRVINGTON TERRAZA, LOS ANGELES, California 90042. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SIMON A MARTINEZ have valid operating authority?
SIMON A MARTINEZ has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does SIMON A MARTINEZ operate?
SIMON A MARTINEZ self-reports 2 power units and 2 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 SIMON A MARTINEZ had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SIMON A MARTINEZ. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

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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