U - TURN INC
USDOT 2547292 • 3808 QUARTER MILE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92130
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-886907 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 2, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6282690 | ON FILE | Nov 4, 2017 | Nov 4, 2019 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS069194 | CANCELLED | Nov 4, 2016 | Nov 4, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS057456 | CANCELLED | Nov 4, 2015 | Nov 4, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS039588 | CANCELLED | Nov 4, 2014 | Nov 4, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6282690 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2019 | Nov 4, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS069194 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2017 | Nov 4, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS057456 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2016 | Nov 4, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS039588 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2015 | Nov 4, 2015 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC886907 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2017 |
| MC886907 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2016 |
| MC886907 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2015 |
| MC886907 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 7, 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
9 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (6 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | 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:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (17 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-65 | ...396549 | U-TURN INC |
| Oct 4, 2024 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 4.27 S WILSONVILLE | I-5 & EHLEN RD EXIT | ...379051 | U - TURN INC |
| Sep 12, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAMERON | IS 35 | ...379051 | U TURN INC |
| Apr 15, 2018 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records