PLANT SOURCE INC
USDOT 2130389 • 1771 CASSOU MEADOWS ROAD, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-761731 | REVOKED | Jun 30, 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01113412 | ON FILE | Sep 2, 2025 | Feb 6, 2026 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01113412 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2024 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01113412 | CANCELLED | Nov 25, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01113412 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GA16MOT02012506 | REPLACED | Aug 3, 2022 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA16MOT02012502 | REPLACED | Aug 3, 2018 | Aug 3, 2022 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GA16MOT02012500 | REPLACED | Aug 3, 2016 | Aug 3, 2018 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB001302 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB001302 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2016 | Aug 3, 2016 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-001679 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01113412 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01113412 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01113412 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01113412 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | GA16MOT02012506 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA16MOT02012502 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2022 | Aug 3, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | GA16MOT02012500 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2018 | Aug 3, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB001302 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2016 | Aug 3, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB001302 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-001679 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-761731 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-761731 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC761731 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 4, 2025 | REVOKED | Feb 17, 2026 |
| MC761731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2024 |
| MC761731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2024 |
| MC761731 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 27, 2020 | REVOKED | Jun 30, 2025 |
| MC761731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2016 |
| MC761731 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 8, 2013 | REVOKED | Jun 30, 2025 |
| MC761731 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Nov 1, 2011 | — | 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
6 states • 66 inspections
Violation Summary (30 violations from 66 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95-LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
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 (66 inspections)
Showing 50 of 66
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAINT MATTHEWS | INTERSTATE 26 | ...458155 | PLANT SOURCE INC |
| Apr 14, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CORONA | RT91/400FT W OF LINCOLN AV | ...163136 | PLANT SOURCE INC |
| Sep 24, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2019 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2018 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2014 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2014 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2012 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records