POPELINO'S TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2445106 • 3661 HUNTER ST, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92509
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
2,445,106
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
9518304409
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
90,974
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
3661 HUNTER ST, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92509
Contact
Phone: 9518304409
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 45.8%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 22.4 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Mar 17, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-843731 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 2, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | TSRSCA0000103-00 | ON FILE | Mar 17, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
| TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TSRSCA0000103-00 | ON FILE | May 31, 2024 | Mar 17, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 564011001 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 564011001 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2018 | May 31, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08616801 | REPLACED | May 31, 2017 | May 31, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1461975 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2016 | Nov 12, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1461975 | REPLACED | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1461975 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2017 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1461975 | REPLACED | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1461975 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2016 | Oct 22, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPT1041593 01 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2015 | May 31, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPT1041593 00 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2014 | May 31, 2015 |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP0171147 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2013 | May 31, 2014 |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP0171147 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2013 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP0171147 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2013 | Oct 15, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSRSCA0000103-00 | BIPD | May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSRSCA0000103-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 564011001 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 564011001 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08616801 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2018 | May 31, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1461975 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2017 | May 31, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1461975 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2016 | Nov 12, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1461975 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2016 | Oct 22, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1461975 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1461975 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2016 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPT1041593 01 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2016 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPT1041593 00 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2015 | May 31, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0171147 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2014 | May 31, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0171147 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0171147 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2013 | Oct 15, 2013 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC843731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2025 |
| MC843731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 31, 2024 |
| MC843731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 4, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 31, 2023 |
| MC843731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 4, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2017 |
| MC843731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2016 |
| MC843731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2016 |
| MC843731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 4, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2016 |
| MC843731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 4, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2015 |
| MC843731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2013 |
| MC843731 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 14, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
24
Violations
87
20 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
45.8%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
4.2%
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
5
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
3
Aug
3
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 24 of 24 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 24 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (87 violations from 24 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(c) | Loose steering column | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | 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:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
45.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
+22.4 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.5 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
3.63vs nat'l 1.80
+1.82 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 (24 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
17 total · 52.9% OOS
2024-092026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
RAINBOW IF6 · 4 OOS
WB PERALTA SCALE3 · 2 OOS
SR-91 E/B PERALTA SCALE2 · 2 OOS
RAINBOW IF (NORTHBOUND)1 · 1 OOS
SR-91 W/B PERALTA SCALES1 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
5
Crash History (5 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RIVERSIDE | 33.966589 / -117.327061 | ...138699 | POPELINO'S TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 18, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN DIEGO | RT 15/2000ft S of LANDIS ST | ...365775 | POPELINO'S TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 27, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 22, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
May 31, 2025
InsuranceInsurance cancel
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Mar 17, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2024
InsuranceInsurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2023
InsuranceInsurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2018
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2017
InsuranceInsurance cancel
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 12, 2016
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 22, 2016
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2016
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2016
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2016
InsuranceInsurance cancel
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2015
InsuranceInsurance cancel
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2014
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 1, 2014
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 15, 2013
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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