HIGHWAY CARRIER INC
SAN JOSE, CA
HIGHWAY CARRIER INC is a motor carrier based in SAN JOSE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2303775. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 10 power units and 10 drivers, with 33 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
HIGHWAY CARRIER INC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 10 drivers, based in San Jose, CA. Across 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.9% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
31 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 3,000% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (8) and IL (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
12.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 89,545 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 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) | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 16, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 4, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 13, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 22, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 31 | |
| Wabash National | 12 | |
| Utility | 10 | |
| Great Dane | 6 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Stoughton | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (33 rows) View all 33 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87878465 | May 16, 2026 | NV | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87345977 | Mar 19, 2026 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS CVEF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.47A-BCLMAD-SA, 393.47A-BDC, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 86882623 | Jan 22, 2026 | AZ | 3 | BENSON AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 396.17C-PI, 390.21TC-MC, 395.30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| 86650113 | Dec 22, 2025 | UT | 3 | ut-st.-george-ut |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86561821 | Dec 11, 2025 | WI | 3 | HUDSON WI |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-INAT | No |
| 86570998 | Dec 9, 2025 | NV | 2 | NV |
TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.11A1-LSLM, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 86457708 | Nov 25, 2025 | IN | 2 | KOKOMO IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85981256 | Oct 2, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-74 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85830014 | Sep 17, 2025 | UT | 3 | WENDOVER UT |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85890294 | Sep 9, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-72 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85385699 | Jul 29, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-w/b-antelope-scales |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 85168239 | Jul 8, 2025 | IL | 3 | I80 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84964593 | Jun 16, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 84678144 | May 13, 2025 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84522082 | Apr 28, 2025 | IL | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84510631 | Apr 27, 2025 | UT | 3 | ECHO UT |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.24 | No |
| 84479292 | Apr 22, 2025 | NV | 2 | GARSON CHECK SITE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 84508367 | Apr 17, 2025 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84432477 | Apr 15, 2025 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS CVEF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 84421551 | Apr 15, 2025 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84120499 | Mar 13, 2025 | NV | 3 | GARSON CHECKSITE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 84076859 | Mar 10, 2025 | IN | 3 | WEST HARRISON IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 83833985 | Feb 4, 2025 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 83659863 | Jan 21, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83600993 | Jan 13, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WY0202601099 | Mar 6, 2026 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MN0252960035 | Oct 23, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA3452501348 | Apr 16, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2015 | MC786499 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| May 30, 2012 | MC786499-P | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP55605A | 91X | Jan 18, 2020 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0011502 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2019 | Jan 18, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP31275 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2018 | Jan 18, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP31275 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2018 | Jun 16, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP20719 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2017 | Jan 18, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP20719 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2017 | Mar 25, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP10636 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2016 | Jan 18, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-02859-15 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2015 | Jan 18, 2016 | NAME CHANGED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-02859-14 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2014 | May 23, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0405713 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2013 | May 23, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0405712 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2012 | May 23, 2013 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 18, 2020insuranceCANCEL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 16, 2020
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Jan 22, 2019
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Jan 18, 2019insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 16, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 31, 2018
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Jan 18, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 16, 2018
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Mar 25, 2017insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 9, 2017
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Jan 19, 2017
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Jan 18, 2017insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 19, 2016
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Jan 18, 2016insuranceNAMECHG — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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May 27, 2015
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May 23, 2015insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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May 28, 2014
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May 23, 2014insuranceCANCEL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
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May 24, 2013
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May 23, 2013insuranceCANCEL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
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May 30, 2012
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONNER PASS CVEF | CA | 3 | 2 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| BENSON AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MADERA AREA | CA | 1 | 1 |
| I-72 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-74 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I80 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| KOKOMO IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC786499
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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