MAKALU LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 2582948 • 11101 CALABASH AVE, FONTANA, CA, 92337
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-904664 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 25, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MIT-UKNAP2300164-0807 | ON FILE | May 21, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MIT-UKNAP2300164-0807 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2024 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MIT-UKNAP2300164-0807 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2024 | May 21, 2025 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CH01-0000524-02 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CH01-0000524-02 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2023 | Jul 15, 2024 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CH01-0000524-02 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2023 | Aug 6, 2024 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CH01-0000524-01 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2022 | Sep 25, 2023 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DE20MOT02146901 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2021 | Sep 25, 2022 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CH20MOT02146900 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2020 | Sep 25, 2021 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2606007 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 25, 2020 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2604268 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2016 | Sep 25, 2019 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2604268 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2016 | Sep 28, 2019 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS055906 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2015 | Sep 25, 2016 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ1155115 | REPLACED | Mar 12, 2015 | Mar 12, 2015 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ1155115 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 2015 | May 7, 2015 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ1155115 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 2015 | Sep 25, 2015 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ1155115 | REPLACED | Mar 12, 2015 | Mar 12, 2015 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ1155115 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 2015 | Jun 23, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MIT-UKNAP2300164-0807 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MIT-UKNAP2300164-0807 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MIT-UKNAP2300164-0807 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2025 | May 21, 2025 |
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CH01-0000524-02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CH01-0000524-02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CH01-0000524-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CH01-0000524-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2023 | Sep 25, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | DE20MOT02146901 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2022 | Sep 25, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | CH20MOT02146900 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2021 | Sep 25, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2606007 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2604268 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2019 | Sep 28, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2604268 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 25, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS055906 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2016 | Sep 25, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ1155115 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2015 | Sep 25, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ1155115 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2015 | Jun 23, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ1155115 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2015 | May 7, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ1155115 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2015 | Mar 12, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ1155115 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2015 | Mar 12, 2015 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC904664 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2025 |
| MC904664 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2024 |
| MC904664 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2024 |
| MC904664 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2020 |
| MC904664 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2019 |
| MC904664 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2016 |
| MC904664 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2015 |
| MC904664 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2015 |
| MC904664 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 18, 2015 | — | 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
13 states • 50 inspections
Violation Summary (93 violations from 50 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| 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:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F08I | 395.8F08I | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8H05 | 395.8H05 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D2-HOSF | 395.8D2-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (50 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
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | HATTIESBURG | 49 | ...UP4903 | MAKALU LOGISTICS INC |
| Dec 17, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ARLINGTON | W 5500 NATHAN LOWE RD | ...GH0700 | MAKALU LOGISTICS INC |
| Nov 13, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | ARLINGTON | W 5500 NATHAN LOWE RD | ...GH0700 | MAKALU LOGISTICS INC |
| Jan 1, 2020 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2017 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records