WAVECO INC
USDOT 2424910 • DBA: VALLEY FARM TRANSPORT • 8656 SPARLING LN, DIXON, CA, 95620
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
2,424,910
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7076784404
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
281
Drivers (MCS-150)
141
MCS-150 Mileage
16,000,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
8656 SPARLING LN, DIXON, CA, 95620
Contact
Phone: 7076784404
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
2 fatal crashes in last 24 months
2 total fatalities. See crash history below.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Aug 8, 2013
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-835482 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 9, 2015 |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TR001043 | ON FILE | Aug 8, 2013 | Feb 4, 2015 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM015216 | ON FILE | Jul 31, 2013 | Dec 12, 2014 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TR001043 | REPLACED | Aug 8, 2013 | Dec 12, 2014 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM015216 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2013 | Feb 4, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | TR001043 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2015 | Feb 4, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CM015216 | CARGO | Feb 4, 2015 | Feb 4, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | TR001043 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2014 | Dec 12, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CM015216 | CARGO | Dec 12, 2014 | Dec 12, 2014 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC835482 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2015 |
| MC835482 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 16, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
4.27
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspections
336
Violations
208
25 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
19.0%
Driver OOS %
3.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
281
Drivers (MCS-150)
141
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
4
Mar
14
Apr
7
May
8
Jun
12
Jul
16
Aug
10
Sep
10
Oct
7
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
3
Feb
4
Mar
3
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 336 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 336 inspections
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Violation Summary (208 violations from latest 100 of 336 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 19 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 9 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 4 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp obscured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110C-C | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 2 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2SLFYEMV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2SAFCH-ATTCH | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53BMAN | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9B3-DFRCLS | Driver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transportation and make any necessary adjustments. | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47C-BSAMBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDD | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBB | Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
19.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-4.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.08vs nat'l 1.80
+0.28 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (336 inspections)
Showing 50 of 336
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
219 total · 25.1% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
N/B SANTA NELLA PLATFORM SCALE69 · 15 OOS
DESERT HILLS IF39 · 14 OOS
BAKERSFIELD AREA15 · 5 OOS
DONNER PASS IF14 · 1 OOS
CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF11 · 1 OOS
BARSTOW, CA10 · 1 OOS
SANTA NELLA SCALES9 · 2 OOS
DONNER PASS CVEF5 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance315 · 87 OOS
Unsafe Driving230 · 10 OOS
Hours of Service36 · 5 OOS
Unknown8
Driver Fitness5 · 4 OOS
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
10
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
25
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | NEES AV/FAIRFAX AV | ...666482 | WAVECO INC |
| Oct 22, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR70 NB/.16m S WOODRUFF LN | — | WAVECO INC |
| Oct 10, 2025 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | SR338 / 17MM | ...691614 | WAVECO INC |
| Sep 21, 2025 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 3.90 W BUCKS CORNER | I-84 & I-82 | ...691600 | VALLEY FARM TRANSPORT |
| Sep 11, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | SR-46 | ...665995 | WAVECO INC |
| Aug 28, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR-43 | ...690384 | WAVECO INC |
| Jul 31, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RUSSELL AVE | ...352673 | WAVECO INC |
| Apr 21, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TECHACHAPI | TUCKER RD/27 FT S OF EB HWY 58 | ...691616 | WAVECO INC |
| Apr 10, 2025 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 10 EASTBOUND | ...691610 | WAVECO INC |
| Apr 3, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 33.699489/-116.174310 | ...352657 | VALLEY FARM TRANSPORT |
| Mar 27, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.270153/-118.685140 | ...352652 | WAVECO INC |
| Nov 19, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.237916/-119.056930 | ...367045 | WAVECO INC |
| Oct 15, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.097501/-118.141032 | ...665999 | WAVECO INC |
| Sep 13, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | 38.674420/-121.631190 | ...464133 | WAVECO INC |
| Aug 5, 2024 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | 39.142580 / -121.772580 | ...495497 | WAVECO INC |
| Jul 29, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 36.181396/-120.103278 | ...464137 | WAVECO INC |
| Jun 17, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 39.071150 / -121.633450 | ...149397 | WAVECO INC |
| May 14, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BARSTOW | 34.886551/-117.023314 | ...690381 | WAVECO INC |
| Apr 28, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LANCASTER | 140th Street East/ Avenue G-8 | ...666481 | WAVECO INC |
| Mar 8, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.220065/-118.715688 | ...666484 | WAVECO INC |
| Nov 30, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 36.663616 / -119.699819 | ...352660 | WAVECO INC |
| Oct 21, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | STOCKTON | 37.955852/-121.317871 | ...495502 | WAVECO INC |
| Oct 6, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 38.503439/-121.787474 | ...149376 | WAVECO INC |
| Oct 3, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.798082 / -121.092743 | ...451360 | WAVECO INC |
| Sep 27, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 39.169849/-120.873039 | ...149385 | WAVECO INC |
Compliance Timeline
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Inspections336 inspection records
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StationN/B SANTA NELLA PLATFORM SCALE
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