ROMERO TRUCKING INC
PICO RIVERA, CA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 827 days Jan 4, 2010 → Apr 10, 2012
- Contract (Property) gap · 822 days Inactive Jan 11, 2010 → reinstated Apr 12, 2012
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 28.6% vs 23.4% national (+5.2 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ROMERO TRUCKING INC (USDOT 1788046) 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 M ROMERO CALDERON (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 827 days — Jan 4, 2010 → Apr 10, 2012 • Contract (Property) gap · 822 days — Inactive Jan 11, 2010 → reinstated Apr 12, 2012 • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 28.6% vs 23.4% national (+5.2 pts). On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1788046/ 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 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceCANAL INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Oct 11, 2024
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Process AgentSKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 15 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 36.36% | — |
| 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
ROMERO TRUCKING INC is a motor carrier based in PICO RIVERA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1788046. 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 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. 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 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.
ROMERO TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Pico Rivera, CA. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 233% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NM (5) and CA (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (83.3% of violations); top code 393.45B2PC (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 11, 2010 to Apr 12, 2012 (822 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 4, 2010 to Apr 10, 2012 (827 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico (NM) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 25, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 14 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 4 | |
| Stoughton | 2 | |
| Utility | 2 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Kenworth | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 1.04 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 1.23 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 12.84 | 13 | — | 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 (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88136501 | Jun 11, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.201A-FRCLS | Yes |
| 87842567 | May 12, 2026 | AZ | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.75A2-TAOBB-6, 393.47A-BCLMBD | Yes |
| 87311468 | Mar 4, 2026 | NM | 2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9T | No |
| 87024966 | Feb 10, 2026 | LA | 3 | PONCHATOULA LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 86820586 | Jan 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK SCALES |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85872016 | Sep 23, 2025 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.207A-SAPPAS, 396.3A1-BALAC | Yes |
| 87016979 | Aug 30, 2025 | NM | 1 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85018746 | Jun 20, 2025 | NM | 2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9BRKLAMP | Yes |
| 83986243 | Feb 25, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.45B2PC, 396.3A1B, 393.11TL | No |
| 83706929 | Jan 25, 2025 | NM | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 82447261 | Aug 20, 2024 | NM | 2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81836477 | Jun 5, 2024 | AZ | 2 | EHRENBERG AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.17(c), 393.55(c)(2), 393.9(a) | No |
| 80299574 | Dec 2, 2023 | NM | 3 | AT INTERSECTION OF I-10 OFF RA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79658313 | Sep 13, 2023 | CA | 1 | BLACKROCK PLATFORM SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79484744 | Aug 22, 2023 | AZ | 1 | SAN SIMON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.9(a), 395.24(c)(2)(iii), 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX6GJEHQE1R2 | Nov 23, 2022 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5YF8HQE10D | Jan 24, 2021 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX522AHQE1G2 | Nov 20, 2017 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
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 | MC651351 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (3 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 | |
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| Apr 18, 2016 | MC651351 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Apr 12, 2012 | MC651351-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 23, 2008 | MC651351-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7915191267 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 11, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP53333A | BIPD/Primary | — | May 14, 2020 | Oct 11, 2024 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP53333A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2020 | May 14, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP53333A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 11, 2019 | Jan 1, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6688516 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 10, 2018 | Oct 11, 2019 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP30293A | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 10, 2017 | Apr 10, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-014370 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 23, 2016 | Apr 10, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-014370 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 10, 2016 | May 23, 2016 | NAME CHANGED |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-013623 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 15, 2015 | Apr 10, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-013623 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 10, 2015 | Sep 15, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-012920 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 10, 2014 | Apr 10, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CTP495715 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 10, 2012 | Apr 10, 2014 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 827 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 4, 2010 to Apr 10, 2012 | ||||||
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | WPTKCA50246 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 30, 2009 | Jan 4, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | WPTKCA50246 | CARGO | — | Jun 30, 2009 | Jan 4, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY | TKCA50924 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 2, 2008 | Jun 30, 2009 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 11, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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May 14, 2020insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jan 1, 2020insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 11, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 10, 2018
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Apr 10, 2018insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Apr 11, 2017
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Apr 10, 2017insuranceCANCEL — CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 23, 2016insuranceNAMECHG — CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 25, 2016
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Apr 10, 2016insuranceCANCEL — CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 8, 2016
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Sep 15, 2015insuranceCANCEL — CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 3, 2015
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Apr 10, 2015insuranceCANCEL — CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 8, 2015
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Apr 10, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 12, 2012
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Jan 11, 2010
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Jan 11, 2010authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 11, 2010authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 822 days (through Apr 12, 2012)
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Jan 4, 2010insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Jan 4, 2010insurance gapCoverage gap: 827 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 10, 2012)
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Jun 30, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 4 | 1 |
| EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| SAN SIMON PORT OF ENTRY | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| BLACKROCK PLATFORM SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| PONCHATOULA LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| AT INTERSECTION OF I-10 OFF RA | NM | 1 | 0 |
| IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(c)(2) | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC651351
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 32,005 carriers served
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15 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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