CONTAINER TRANSPORTATION EXPERTS INC
USDOT 2178733 • 302 N AVALON BLVD, WILMINGTON, CA, 90744
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-756581 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 16, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRIPX-CP-000000035-00 | ON FILE | Jul 12, 2022 | Jul 12, 2025 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | WIC1003479-02 | ON FILE | Sep 12, 2021 | Jun 2, 2022 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WIC1003479-02 | CANCELLED | Jun 2, 2022 | Jul 12, 2022 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | WIC1003479-02 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2021 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | WIC1003479-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 2, 2021 | Sep 12, 2021 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | WIC1003479-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2020 | Jul 2, 2021 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | WIC1003479-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2020 | Sep 12, 2020 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | WIC1003479-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2019 | Mar 8, 2020 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | WIC1003479-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2019 | Nov 16, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TWP20008601 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2017 | Sep 12, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TWP20008600 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2016 | Sep 12, 2017 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TWP0011000 | REPLACED | Apr 3, 2016 | Sep 12, 2016 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TWP0011000 | CANCELLED | Apr 3, 2016 | Oct 12, 2016 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TWP0011000 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2015 | Apr 3, 2016 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | PACA1000608-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 20, 2014 | Sep 12, 2015 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | PACA1000608-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2014 | Nov 20, 2014 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | PACA1000608-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2014 | Sep 12, 2014 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | PACA1000608-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2013 | Jul 31, 2014 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | PACA1000608-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2013 | Dec 6, 2013 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPI1073513 | CANCELLED | May 22, 2013 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPI1073513 | CANCELLED | Apr 4, 2013 | May 8, 2013 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPI1073513 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2012 | Apr 4, 2013 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPI1070899 | CANCELLED | Dec 7, 2011 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPI1070899 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2011 | Dec 7, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRIPX-CP-000000035-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2025 | Jul 12, 2025 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1003479-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2022 | Jul 12, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1003479-02 | BIPD | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1003479-02 | BIPD | Jun 2, 2022 | Jun 2, 2022 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1003479-01 | BIPD | Sep 12, 2021 | Sep 12, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1003479-01 | BIPD | Jul 2, 2021 | Jul 2, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1003479-00 | BIPD | Sep 12, 2020 | Sep 12, 2020 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1003479-00 | BIPD | Mar 8, 2020 | Mar 8, 2020 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1003479-00 | BIPD | Nov 16, 2019 | Nov 16, 2019 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TWP20008601 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2019 | Sep 12, 2019 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TWP20008600 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2017 | Sep 12, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TWP0011000 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2016 | Oct 12, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TWP0011000 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2016 | Sep 12, 2016 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TWP0011000 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2016 | Apr 3, 2016 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PACA1000608-01 | BIPD | Sep 12, 2015 | Sep 12, 2015 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PACA1000608-01 | BIPD | Nov 20, 2014 | Nov 20, 2014 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PACA1000608-00 | BIPD | Sep 12, 2014 | Sep 12, 2014 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PACA1000608-00 | BIPD | Jul 31, 2014 | Jul 31, 2014 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PACA1000608-00 | BIPD | Dec 6, 2013 | Dec 6, 2013 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | OPI1073513 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | OPI1073513 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2013 | May 8, 2013 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | OPI1073513 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2013 | Apr 4, 2013 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | OPI1070899 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | OPI1070899 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2011 | Dec 7, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-756581 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-756581 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-756581 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (21 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC756581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2025 |
| MC756581 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 18, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC756581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2021 |
| MC756581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2021 |
| MC756581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2020 |
| MC756581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2020 |
| MC756581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2019 |
| MC756581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2019 |
| MC756581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 14, 2017 |
| MC756581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2016 |
| MC756581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 14, 2015 |
| MC756581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2014 |
| MC756581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2014 |
| MC756581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2014 |
| MC756581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2013 |
| MC756581 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 25, 2013 | REVOKED | Jul 11, 2022 |
| MC756581 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 12, 2013 | REVOKED | Sep 9, 2013 |
| MC756581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2013 |
| MC756581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2012 |
| MC756581 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2011 |
| MC756581 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 8, 2011 | REVOKED | May 14, 2013 |
Out-of-Service Orders (5)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2014 | New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions | ACTIVE | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Apr 18, 2014 | New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions | ACTIVE | May 19, 2014 |
| Aug 5, 2013 | New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions | ACTIVE | Sep 4, 2013 |
| Mar 15, 2013 | New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions | ACTIVE | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Nov 4, 2011 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Dec 7, 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
2 states • 38 inspections
Violation Summary (63 violations from 38 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:382.15-SSF | 382.15-SSF | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:382.501A-SSF | Drugs/Other Substances - Operating a CMV while recorded as prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions. | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 1 | 0 | — | 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:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (38 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2022 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNKNOWN | I-10 NONCARD@M089 | ...111220 | CONTAINER TRANSPORTATION EXPERTS INC |
| Jun 12, 2017 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2013 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events