BERTETTA TANKLINES INC
USDOT 1933981 • 811 SAINT HELENA HWY S NO 202, SAINT HELENA, CA, 94574
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-690529 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 11, 2017 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXAGD000076316 | ON FILE | Feb 5, 2016 | Dec 27, 2017 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCD000076316 | ON FILE | Feb 5, 2016 | Feb 5, 2017 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PRA919560401 | ON FILE | Feb 5, 2011 | Feb 5, 2012 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCD000076316 | CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2016 | Dec 27, 2017 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXAGD000076315 | REPLACED | Feb 5, 2015 | Feb 5, 2016 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCD000076315 | REPLACED | Feb 5, 2015 | Feb 5, 2016 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCD000076314 | REPLACED | Feb 5, 2014 | Feb 5, 2015 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCD000076313 | REPLACED | Feb 5, 2013 | Feb 5, 2014 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9240465 | CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2012 | Feb 5, 2013 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA919560401 | CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2011 | Feb 5, 2012 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | CARGO | PRA9451126 | REPLACED | Feb 5, 2010 | Feb 5, 2011 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PRA9451126 | REPLACED | Feb 5, 2010 | Feb 5, 2011 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL672405 | CANCELLED | Sep 4, 2009 | Feb 5, 2010 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL672405 | CANCELLED | Sep 4, 2009 | Feb 5, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGD000076316 | BIPD/Excess | Dec 27, 2017 | Dec 27, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCD000076316 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2017 | Dec 27, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCD000076316 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2017 | Feb 5, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGD000076315 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 5, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCD000076315 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCD000076314 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2015 | Feb 5, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCD000076313 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2014 | Feb 5, 2014 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9240465 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2013 | Feb 5, 2013 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA919560401 | CARGO | Feb 5, 2012 | Feb 5, 2012 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA919560401 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2012 | Feb 5, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | PRA9451126 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2011 | Feb 5, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | PRA9451126 | CARGO | Feb 5, 2011 | Feb 5, 2011 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL672405 | CARGO | Feb 5, 2010 | Feb 5, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL672405 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2010 | Feb 5, 2010 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC690529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2017 |
| MC690529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2013 |
| MC690529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2012 |
| MC690529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2010 |
| MC690529 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 25, 2009 | — | 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
1 state • 170 inspections
Violation Summary (92 violations from latest 100 of 170 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:178.345-6-HMP | HM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements. | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.70C-CDTMLB | Coupling devices defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.506A-HMPMC | Placard not visible from direction it faces | 1 | 1 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDD | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1 | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47F-B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516C5-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to display placard(s) so words or identification number printed on it are displayed horizontally reading from left to right | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70D-CDTSDD | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:385.415A-HMRITHM | 385.415A-HMRITHM | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.50(c) | Steering mechanism defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:173.24(b)(1) | Release of Hazardous Materials from package | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
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 (170 inspections)
Showing 50 of 170
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | STOCKTON | I-5 S/B | ...704803 | BERTETTA TANKLINES INC |
| Jan 22, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LATHROP | 37.834130/-121.287001 | ...813345 | BERTETTA TANKLINES INC |
| Oct 31, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | REDWOOD CITY | 37.495360 / -122.229224 | ...856442 | BERTETTA TANKLINES INC |
| Apr 26, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ANTIOCH | RT4/1000FT W OF LAUREL RD | ...432022 | BERTETTA TANKLINES INC |
| Oct 12, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT5/275ft N W EL CAMINO AV | ...850427 | BERTETTA TANKLINES INC |
| Jul 2, 2022 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 4/2ft W of OLD RIVER BRIDGE | ...760217 | BERTETTA TANKLINES INC |
| Apr 2, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED` | RT 880 NB/400ft N of HACIENDA AVE | ...664759 | BERTETTA TANKLINES INC |
| Oct 17, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT4 EB/MARSH CRK RD | ...480779 | BERTETTA TANKLINES INC |
| Aug 17, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LATHROP | RT5 NB/.7m N LATHROP RD | ...605874 | BERTETTA TANKLINES INC |
| Nov 25, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 12, 2018 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2017 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2014 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2014 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2013 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2012 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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