AVATAR EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2333466 • 9464 TWIN OAKS PL, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA, 91730
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-796713 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 12, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCIDENT FUND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | CA-CRO-000485-22 | ON FILE | Jun 13, 2022 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP60462 00 | ON FILE | Jun 13, 2020 | Jun 13, 2021 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCIDENT FUND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | CA-CRO-000416-21 | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 2021 | Jun 13, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LZK-0001581-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 2019 | Jun 13, 2020 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0010184 | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 2018 | Jun 13, 2019 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0010184 | REPLACED | Jun 13, 2018 | Jun 13, 2018 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0008492 | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 2017 | Jun 13, 2018 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0006749 | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 2016 | Jun 13, 2017 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 500324 | REPLACED | Jun 13, 2015 | Jun 13, 2016 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CTP499230 | REPLACED | Jun 13, 2014 | Jun 13, 2015 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0988114 | REPLACED | Jun 12, 2014 | Jun 13, 2014 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA-9015784 | REPLACED | Jun 12, 2013 | Jun 12, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCIDENT FUND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-CRO-000485-22 | BIPD | Jun 13, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ACCIDENT FUND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-CRO-000416-21 | BIPD | Jun 13, 2022 | Jun 13, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP60462 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2021 | Jun 13, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LZK-0001581-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2020 | Jun 13, 2020 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0010184 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2019 | Jun 13, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0010184 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2018 | Jun 13, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0008492 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2018 | Jun 13, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0006749 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2017 | Jun 13, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 500324 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2016 | Jun 13, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CTP499230 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2015 | Jun 13, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0988114 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2014 | Jun 13, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA-9015784 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2014 | Jun 12, 2014 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC796713 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 17, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2023 |
| MC796713 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 17, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 10, 2022 |
| MC796713 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 17, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2021 |
| MC796713 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2020 |
| MC796713 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 17, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2019 |
| MC796713 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 17, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2018 |
| MC796713 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2017 |
| MC796713 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 25, 2013 | — | 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
7 states • 20 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from 20 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | 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:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (20 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2025 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | WAYNE | 45 | ...LR1570 | AVATAR EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 17, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2017 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2014 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2014 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records