CLIPPER TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1945697 • 1301 STANLEY AVE # A, GLENDALE, CA, 91206
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-712185 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 21, 2025 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-04713 | ON FILE | May 25, 2025 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-04713 | ACTIVE | May 25, 2025 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WN050245 | ON FILE | Nov 9, 2010 | Jul 11, 2011 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TSAACA-AL-0001337-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2025 | May 25, 2025 |
| TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TSAACA-AL-0001337-00 | REPLACED | May 25, 2024 | Feb 7, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP59545A | REPLACED | May 25, 2020 | May 25, 2024 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP50309 00 | CANCELLED | May 25, 2019 | May 25, 2020 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT001856-01 | CANCELLED | May 24, 2018 | May 24, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP90414A | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2012 | Dec 26, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP90414A | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 2011 | Mar 8, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN050245 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2011 | Nov 9, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN050245 | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 2010 | Oct 5, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04713 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04713 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSAACA-AL-0001337-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2025 | May 25, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSAACA-AL-0001337-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2025 | Feb 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP59545A | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2024 | May 25, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP50309 00 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2020 | May 25, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT001856-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2019 | May 24, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP90414A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2012 | Dec 26, 2012 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP90414A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2012 | Mar 8, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN050245 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2011 | Nov 9, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN050245 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2011 | Oct 5, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN050245 | CARGO | Jul 11, 2011 | Jul 11, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-712185 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-712185 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC712185 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 21, 2025 |
| MC712185 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 21, 2020 |
| MC712185 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 28, 2019 |
| MC712185 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 20, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC712185 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 26, 2011 | REVOKED | Jan 2, 2013 |
| MC712185 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 8, 2010 | REVOKED | Oct 11, 2011 |
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
15 states • 64 inspections
Violation Summary (101 violations from 64 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 9 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 3 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4A-POS | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(1)(i) | Driver failed to make annotations when applicable | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (64 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VICTORVILLE | I-15 N/B | ...KN3303 | CLIPPER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 23, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-65 | ...416080 | CLIPPER TRANSPORTATIONS |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records