FIRST CLASS AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2293434 • DBA: FIRST CLASS AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORT • 1401 E UNIVERSITY DR, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-799251 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 13, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PRA1643476 | ON FILE | Feb 12, 2024 | Feb 12, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PRA1643476 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2024 | Mar 12, 2025 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP423453 | REPLACED | Feb 12, 2023 | Feb 12, 2024 |
| AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSAT-01382-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2022 | Feb 12, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP213024 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2021 | Feb 12, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP108921 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2020 | Feb 12, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1201766 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 |
| AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSAT-00687-00 | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2018 | Oct 22, 2019 |
| AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSAT-00687-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2018 | Nov 13, 2019 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP901622 | CANCELLED | Feb 6, 2018 | Oct 12, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2861551 | REPLACED | Mar 20, 2017 | Feb 6, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2861551 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2016 | Mar 20, 2017 |
| TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | BIPD/Primary | CPPFN0048012 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2013 | Jun 30, 2016 |
| TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | BIPD/Primary | CPPFN0048012 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2012 | Feb 28, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | PRA1643476 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2025 | Mar 12, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | PRA1643476 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2025 | Feb 12, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP423453 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2024 | Feb 12, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSAT-01382-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2023 | Feb 12, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP213024 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2022 | Feb 12, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP108921 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2021 | Feb 12, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1201766 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSAT-00687-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2019 | Nov 13, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSAT-00687-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2019 | Oct 22, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP901622 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2018 | Oct 12, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2861551 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2018 | Feb 6, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2861551 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2017 | Mar 20, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CPPFN0048012 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 |
| CANCEL | TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CPPFN0048012 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2013 | Feb 28, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-799251 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-799251 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC799251 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2023 |
| MC799251 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2022 |
| MC799251 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2021 |
| MC799251 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 28, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC799251 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2019 |
| MC799251 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2018 |
| MC799251 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2017 |
| MC799251 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 27, 2013 | REVOKED | Jan 6, 2020 |
| MC799251 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 28, 2012 | REVOKED | Mar 6, 2013 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2016 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | Oct 24, 2016 |
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
4 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87A-FPLA | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2025 | 85005302 | SUN CITY AZ | AZ | Level 1 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 392.9A2-C, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 82290370 | BLACK ROCK PLATFORM SCALE | CA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 82190179 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 1 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.75(a), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 80900696 | PHOENIX AZ | AZ | Level 2 | KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.87A-FPLA | No |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 79484390 | Roadside | AZ | Level 1 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 395.8(f)(1), 395.8, 396.17(c) | No |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 79471361 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 79410434 | Roadside | AZ | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2, 393.60(d), 392.16(a) | No |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 78906021 | MONUMENT POE SB | CO | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 395.8(k)(2), 395.3(a)(3)(i), 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHOENIX | I-17@M213 | ...S53852 | FIRST CLASS AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORT |
| Jun 19, 2016 | AZ | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2015 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2015 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records