LION HEART CARRIERS INC
USDOT 1835756 • 10512 DORSEY CT, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93312
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-665493 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 3, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RFL0000487 | ON FILE | Dec 10, 2021 | Dec 10, 2024 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP59460A | REPLACED | Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 10, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP59460A | CANCELLED | Dec 10, 2020 | Jan 5, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP59460A | CANCELLED | Dec 10, 2017 | Dec 10, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP59460A | CANCELLED | Dec 10, 2008 | Dec 10, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | RFL0000487 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP59460A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2022 | Jan 5, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP59460A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2021 | Dec 10, 2021 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP59460A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 10, 2020 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP59460A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2017 | Dec 10, 2017 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC665493 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2020 |
| MC665493 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2017 |
| MC665493 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 30, 2008 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 59 inspections
Violation Summary (105 violations from 59 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 14 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| fmcsr:17C-PI | 17C-PI | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| fmcsr:22H4-ELDBRODS | 22H4-ELDBRODS | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:11A1-CSURR | 11A1-CSURR | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLMF | 2-SLLMF | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-LCDLR | 2-LCDLR | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:11B4-CLHA | 11B4-CLHA | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:3A2-HOSPRNP | 3A2-HOSPRNP | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9A-LSLIWR | 9A-LSLIWR | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.60A-D | Driver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(3) | No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86(a)(3) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (59 inspections)
Showing 50 of 59
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2023 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | R1 - IR15/37 | ...KJ6550 | LION HEART CARRIERS INC |
| Feb 15, 2023 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNKNOWN | I-40 NONCARD@M258 | ...LS2702 | LION HEART CARRIERS INC |
| Oct 21, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | LERDO HWY / 1.4 MI E OF RT 43 | ...KG0652 | LION HEART CARRIERS INC |
| Feb 7, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EASTVALE | RIVERSIDE DR/10ft E of HAMNER AVE | ...LS2702 | LION HEART CARRIERS INC |
| May 26, 2020 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 20, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 15, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2016 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2011 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 16, 2010 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2009 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records