ROMERO TRUCKING INC

PICO RIVERA, CA

USDOT 1788046 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: JOSE M ROMERO CALDERON General Freight Based in PICO RIVERA, CA Grade A · 100
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
Coverage resumed · Apr 10, 2012
Contract (Property) reinstated · Apr 12, 2012
Policy effective · Oct 11, 2024
Review these
  • 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 Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC Details →
Company officer: JOSE M ROMERO CALDERON
Cargo: General Freight
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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
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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.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 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
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

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

CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1788046
In FMCSA records since Jul 1, 2008 (~18y)
Company officer JOSE M ROMERO CALDERON
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 5 units
Drivers 5
Annual mileage 507,687 mi
Contact & address
Physical
8329 CLARINDA AVE
PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1788046
In FMCSA records since Jul 1, 2008 (~18y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 507,687 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 28.6% vs 23.4% +5.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.09 vs 1.80 -0.71
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

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%).

Power Units
5
Drivers
5
Inspections
15
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
28.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
3 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
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.

Carrier overview

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.

Inspection profile

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.

Violation profile

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.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 28.6% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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)

2024-08 2026-06

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
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
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
88136501 Jun 11, 2026 AZ 2
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
7 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.201A-FRCLS Yes
87842567 May 12, 2026 AZ 1
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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
1 393.9T No
87024966 Feb 10, 2026 LA 3 PONCHATOULA LA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD No
86820586 Jan 13, 2026 CA 1 CACHE CREEK SCALES
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85872016 Sep 23, 2025 CA 1 DESERT HILLS IF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.207A-SAPPAS, 396.3A1-BALAC Yes
87016979 Aug 30, 2025 NM 1 ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85018746 Jun 20, 2025 NM 2 ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.9BRKLAMP Yes
83986243 Feb 25, 2025 TX 2 IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
5 393.45B2PC, 396.3A1B, 393.11TL No
83706929 Jan 25, 2025 NM 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
82447261 Aug 20, 2024 NM 2 ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81836477 Jun 5, 2024 AZ 2 EHRENBERG AZ
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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
1 392.2 No
79658313 Sep 13, 2023 CA 1 BLACKROCK PLATFORM SCALES
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79484744 Aug 22, 2023 AZ 1 SAN SIMON PORT OF ENTRY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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 PDF
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
  1. Oct 11, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  2. May 14, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. Jan 1, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. Oct 11, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  5. Apr 10, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Apr 10, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  7. Apr 11, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Apr 10, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. May 23, 2016
    insurance
    NAMECHG — CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Apr 25, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Apr 10, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Apr 8, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Sep 15, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Sep 3, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  15. Apr 10, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Apr 8, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  17. Apr 10, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  18. Apr 12, 2012
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  19. Jan 11, 2010
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  20. Jan 11, 2010
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  21. Jan 11, 2010
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 822 days (through Apr 12, 2012)
  22. Jan 4, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
  23. Jan 4, 2010
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 827 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 10, 2012)
  24. Jun 30, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

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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How to verify ROMERO TRUCKING INC

  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 ROMERO TRUCKING INC

Is ROMERO TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. ROMERO TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1788046 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 ROMERO TRUCKING INC's safety rating?
ROMERO TRUCKING INC 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 ROMERO TRUCKING INC had?
15 roadside inspections are on file for ROMERO TRUCKING INC 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 ROMERO TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate?
ROMERO TRUCKING INC's peak out-of-service rate is 28.6% (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 ROMERO TRUCKING INC based?
ROMERO TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 8329 CLARINDA AVE, PICO RIVERA, California 90660. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does ROMERO TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority?
ROMERO TRUCKING INC 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 ROMERO TRUCKING INC operate?
ROMERO TRUCKING INC 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 ROMERO TRUCKING INC had any crashes?
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for ROMERO TRUCKING INC 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.

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