HARBOR DISTRIBUTING LLC
DBA: GATE CITY BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS&ALLIED BEVERAGES&CENTRAL COAST DISTRIBUTING&GOLDEN BRANDS&HIGH DESERT DISTRIBUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 83 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — HARBOR DISTRIBUTING LLC (USDOT 22236) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 2 fatalities on crash record — 83 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/22236/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0.9% vs peer median 1.2% (better). Vehicle OOS 8.2% vs peer median 16% (better). n=843 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 766 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 811 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 77 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 83 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 545 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 312 | 312 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0.96% | 6.41% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
HARBOR DISTRIBUTING LLC is a corporation based in ROSEMONT, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 22236. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 843 power units and 861 drivers, with 545 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 8.2%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
HARBOR DISTRIBUTING LLC is a large fleet, operating 843 power units and 861 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Rosemont, IL. Across 334 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.2% out-of-service rate, with 14 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
334 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 78% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (333) and NV (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
7.2% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (48.6% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 31 times.
The fleet comprises 843 power units (large fleet) and 861 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 843 ACTIVE carriers operating 421–1,265 power units (±50% of this carrier's 843 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 311 | 23 | 7.4% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 10, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 290 | |
| Great Dane | 218 | |
| Wabash National | 96 | |
| Peterbilt | 80 | |
| International | 67 | |
| Utility | 47 | |
| Volvo | 24 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 17 | |
| Grea | 8 | |
| Volk | 8 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.08 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.01 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.01 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | — | 0.14 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | — | 1.14 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (545 rows) View all 545 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88400549 | Jul 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88354488 | Jul 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88349772 | Jul 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88278223 | Jun 29, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 88206709 | Jun 22, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 88198590 | Jun 19, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 88195640 | Jun 19, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88191812 | Jun 19, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88197885 | Jun 18, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88184238 | Jun 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88169022 | Jun 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 88149271 | Jun 15, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 88111832 | Jun 11, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88100012 | Jun 10, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LBL | No |
| 88094090 | Jun 9, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88009866 | Jun 1, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87955259 | May 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.11A1-LLPL | No |
| 87949158 | May 21, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87897630 | May 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87871212 | May 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87865796 | May 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 87737141 | Apr 30, 2026 | CA | 2 | CA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87664171 | Apr 23, 2026 | CA | 3 | S/B US-101 N/ OF TURNPIKE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 2-SLLSR | No |
| 87600318 | Apr 16, 2026 | CA | 2 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87575642 | Apr 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (83 rows) View all 83 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA7302600135 | Jan 20, 2026 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA1302500449 | Oct 1, 2025 | CA | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CA5352504397 | Sep 12, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009878800 | Sep 2, 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA1502064410 | Apr 4, 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0704002613 | Mar 14, 2025 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0009796922 | Mar 5, 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| CA6902500228 | Feb 25, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6302401699 | Dec 30, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA09020-0094 | Dec 12, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA2662400910 | Oct 3, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA2502403133 | Jul 5, 2024 | CA | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
| CA5652402284 | Jun 19, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA3302401069 | Apr 22, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8502400488 | Apr 15, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA2202400508 | Apr 4, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009599034 | Dec 26, 2023 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NV0231201230 | Dec 19, 2023 | NV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5652303847 | Oct 24, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8502301323 | Oct 5, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8552302765 | Aug 24, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA2522302739 | Jul 20, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA1502300219 | Apr 20, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NV0230100854 | Jan 10, 2023 | NV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA3019026650 | Nov 28, 2022 | CA | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 114 | 8 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 75 | 7 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 49 | 4 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 15 | 1 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 14 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 14 | 4 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 13 | 0 |
| VENTURA | CA | 9 | 0 |
| CONEJO IF | CA | 7 | 1 |
| EB ANTELOPE SCALE | CA | 6 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 74 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 6 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 4 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 3 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 |
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