CARGO EXPRESS FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2527771 • 2209 W ARROW ROUTE, UPLAND, CA, 91786
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-878149 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 3, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08885151 | ON FILE | Nov 2, 2023 | Nov 2, 2025 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22101000 | CANCELLED | Sep 6, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22101000 | REPLACED | Sep 6, 2023 | Sep 6, 2023 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22101000 | CANCELLED | May 13, 2023 | Sep 6, 2023 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22101000 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2023 | May 13, 2023 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22101000 | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP73742 00 | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2021 | Nov 2, 2022 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1803146 | CANCELLED | Sep 22, 2021 | Dec 7, 2021 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1803146 | REPLACED | Sep 22, 2021 | Nov 2, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1882513 | REPLACED | Sep 22, 2020 | Sep 22, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1882513 | CANCELLED | Sep 22, 2020 | Nov 2, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA1109493 | CANCELLED | Sep 22, 2019 | Sep 22, 2020 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-98754-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 22, 2018 | Sep 22, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08885151 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2025 | Nov 2, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101000 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101000 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2023 | Sep 6, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101000 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2023 | Sep 6, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101000 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2023 | May 13, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101000 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 6, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP73742 00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2022 | Nov 2, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1803146 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2021 | Dec 7, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1803146 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2021 | Nov 2, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1882513 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2021 | Nov 2, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1882513 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2021 | Sep 22, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA1109493 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2020 | Sep 22, 2020 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-98754-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2019 | Sep 22, 2019 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC878149 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2025 |
| MC878149 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2023 |
| MC878149 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2023 |
| MC878149 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2023 |
| MC878149 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2023 |
| MC878149 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2022 |
| MC878149 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2021 |
| MC878149 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2020 |
| MC878149 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2019 |
| MC878149 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 28, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC878149 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Sep 5, 2014 | — | 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
21 states • 144 inspections
Violation Summary (163 violations from latest 100 of 144 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 11 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 6 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 4 | 3 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 4 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 3 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 3 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 2 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 2 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 2 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11RT | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.21 | Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:392.5A3-IDUI | Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.102C1-C | Cargo - Immobilized such so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely affected | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106D-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E-DAC | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STBSM | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(12) | 395.8(f)(12) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.60(a) | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (144 inspections)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKE HAVASU CITY | I40@ EXIT 28 off ramp | ...663580 | CARGO EXPRESS FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 13, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | POMONA | 34.074494/-117.751064 | ...666080 | CARGO EXPRESS FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 21, 2022 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I70 .80 MILES E OF MP 218 | ...MC6241 | CARGO EXPRESS FREIGHT |
| Dec 15, 2020 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records