CLIPPER TRANSPORTATION INC

USDOT 1945697 • 1301 STANLEY AVE # A, GLENDALE, CA, 91206

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,945,697
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8184212120
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
MCS-150 Mileage
471,582
Physical Address
1301 STANLEY AVE # A, GLENDALE, CA, 91206
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: May 25, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-712185ACTIVEUnknownMay 21, 2025

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLCA-1926-04713ON FILEMay 25, 2025Mar 17, 2026
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLCA-1926-04713ACTIVEMay 25, 2025Apr 16, 2026
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOWN050245ON FILENov 9, 2010Jul 11, 2011

Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTSAACA-AL-0001337-00CANCELLEDFeb 7, 2025May 25, 2025
TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTSAACA-AL-0001337-00REPLACEDMay 25, 2024Feb 7, 2025
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP59545AREPLACEDMay 25, 2020May 25, 2024
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP50309 00CANCELLEDMay 25, 2019May 25, 2020
AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFCT001856-01CANCELLEDMay 24, 2018May 24, 2019
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP90414ACANCELLEDMar 8, 2012Dec 26, 2012
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP90414ACANCELLEDNov 9, 2011Mar 8, 2012
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN050245REPLACEDOct 5, 2011Nov 9, 2011
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN050245CANCELLEDNov 9, 2010Oct 5, 2011

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYFLCA-1926-04713BIPD/PrimaryApr 16, 2026Apr 16, 2026
TERM/REPLBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYFLCA-1926-04713BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2026Mar 17, 2026
CANCELMS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTSAACA-AL-0001337-00BIPD/PrimaryMay 25, 2025May 25, 2025
TERM/REPLTRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTSAACA-AL-0001337-00BIPD/PrimaryFeb 7, 2025Feb 7, 2025
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP59545ABIPD/PrimaryMay 25, 2024May 25, 2024
CANCELUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP50309 00BIPD/PrimaryMay 25, 2020May 25, 2020
CANCELAMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANYFCT001856-01BIPD/PrimaryMay 24, 2019May 24, 2019
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP90414ABIPD/PrimaryDec 26, 2012Dec 26, 2012
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP90414ABIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 2012Mar 8, 2012
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN050245BIPD/PrimaryNov 9, 2011Nov 9, 2011
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN050245BIPD/PrimaryOct 5, 2011Oct 5, 2011
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN050245CARGOJul 11, 2011Jul 11, 2011

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-712185INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-712185INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC712185COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 28, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 21, 2025
MC712185COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 28, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 21, 2020
MC712185COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 29, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 28, 2019
MC712185MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 20, 2018Unknown
MC712185MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDOct 26, 2011REVOKEDJan 2, 2013
MC712185MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 8, 2010REVOKEDOct 11, 2011

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
8%
Unsafe Driving
15%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
64
Violations
101
20 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
17.2%
Driver OOS %
7.8%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
3
Jun
Jul
3
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
3
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
5
Apr
5
May
3
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
4
Nov
5
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 64 of 64 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

15 states64 inspections

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Violation Summary (101 violations from 64 inspections)

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Violation Summary (101 violations from 64 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)93Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS50Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak55Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status4010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.32(b)ELD - driver tamper/disable4010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued33Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSMLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83HExhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.4A-POSUse of drugs1110Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSMLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LBLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(4)393.95(a)(4)10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(e)Power steering violations10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.25(e)Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.43Brake - relay emergency valve107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(c)(1)(i)Driver failed to make annotations when applicable10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
17.2%vs nat'l 23.4%
-6.2 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
7.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
+1.1 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.58vs nat'l 1.80
-0.22 below avg

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)

Showing 50 of 64

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Inspection History (64 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 27, 202687428906SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 23, 202687370667WALTONKYLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSOANo
Jan 26, 202686900526CAJON NORTHBOUND SCALESCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.47E, 396.3A1-FYes
Jan 26, 202686900557CAJON NORTHBOUND SCALESCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 29, 202586697529CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 29, 202586697833CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11A1-LTSMYes
Dec 20, 202586636001DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 3WEST TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLEQP, 393.203E-CBP, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Dec 18, 202586621329EHRENBERG AZAZLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5395.8E1PCNo
Dec 2, 202586483007RAINBOW IFCALevel 1PINE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 27, 202586452202MT. PASS IFCALevel 2KENW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 11, 202587420119LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3Yes
Nov 2, 2025863258388501 LAUREL CYNCALevel 5INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LHLI, 393.83HNo
Nov 2, 2025863258398501 LAUREL CYNCALevel 5KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.95A4-EEUSNo
Oct 17, 202586078801JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 9, 202586021470WILLIAMS AZAZLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER4393.9A-LCL, 393.60C, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Oct 2, 202585970180LIBERAL M.C.I.S. #37AKSLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 11, 202585763227IH20 LORAINE SCALETXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR4393.75C, 393.78, 393.9Yes
Aug 19, 202585555238LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER2392.4A-POS, 393.9Yes
Jul 3, 202585155408CAJON NORTHBOUND SCALESCALevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 1, 202585164220BENSON AZAZLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR4395.8E-HOSPDNo
Jun 13, 202584963278LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 5, 202584888686RIVERSIDE AREACALevel 2WEST TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLLR, 393.75A1-TFBMF, 392.2-SLLSOAYes
Jun 4, 202584879285E/B I-60 E/OF GILMAN SPRINGSCALevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLLR, 393.45B2-B-AIRNo
May 29, 202584818514KENTWOOD LALALevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 19, 202584732309CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 7, 202584614420LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 7, 202584626832LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 1, 202584569545DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2KENW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 30, 202584559130DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEDNo
Apr 29, 202587005297ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1396.3A1No
Apr 24, 202584535522INTERSTATE 65TNLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 22, 202584477657SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2RG, 393.55ENo
Apr 6, 202584334922DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 17, 202583664893CAJON NORTHBOUND SCALESCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.47ENo
Dec 18, 202483442724CAJON PLATFORM SCALESCALevel 2STOU SEMI-TRAILER3393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.11A1-LSML, 393.48A-BMBCBDYes
Dec 11, 202483371138CASTAIC IFCALevel 2WSTST SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 5, 202483319166ROSEMEADCALevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLLR, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Oct 27, 20248307647612700 SATICOY STCALevel 5PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 27, 20248307644712700 SATICOY STCALevel 5PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11A1-LFTSMNo
Oct 27, 20248307647512700 SATICOY STCALevel 5PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.48A, 393.11A1-LBLNo
Aug 22, 202482472939DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 21, 202482456026RIDGEFIELD WAWALevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1395.8(e)(1)No
Aug 7, 202482333430KELSO WAWALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 29, 202482009768RoadsideIALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 395.8(e)(1), 395.22(g)Yes
Jun 28, 202481997623TILFORD SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 19, 202481922735LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 21, 202481693268KANOSH UTUTLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5393.48(a), 393.78(a), 393.53(b)Yes
Mar 30, 202481240329RoadsideNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 392.3Yes
Mar 29, 202481261363EHRENBERG AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR10393.75(a)(3), 393.203(e), 393.95(a)(4)Yes
Mar 11, 202481119595MOUNTAIN PASS CVEFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

47 total · 19.1% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 20, 2025CAINJURY01VICTORVILLEI-15 N/B...KN3303CLIPPER TRANSPORTATION INC
Apr 23, 2025TNINJURY02NOT IN CITY LIMITI-65...416080CLIPPER TRANSPORTATIONS

Compliance Timeline

15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Apr 16, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 17, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 20, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 25, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 21, 2025
Authority
Apr 23, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in TN
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Feb 7, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 25, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 25, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 24, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 26, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 8, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 9, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 5, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 11, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO

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