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LIN LINES INC

USDOT 260856 Active CORPORATION Based in PALM SPRINGS, CA

LIN LINES INC is a corporation based in PALM SPRINGS, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 260856. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 22 power units and 35 drivers, with 97 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier Overview

LIN LINES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 22 power units and 35 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Palm Springs, CA. Across 69 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Power Units
22
Drivers
35
Inspections
97
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
4 all-time
Authorities
2
2 active

Active filings

Insurance
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy effective Sep 13, 2023
Process Agent
USCS LLC
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC157249
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

69 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 146% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (57) and US (12), with Level 5 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (80.0% of violations); top code 393.9A-LIL (Inoperable required lamps) cited 3 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 22 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 35 drivers; Ford, Volvo, and Temsa are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 active
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
1 active policy
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.07 vs 1.80 -1.73
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
BOC-3 Process Agent
USCS LLC
Serves 13,790 carriers
Location & Contact
1801 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Phone: 7609694230
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 260856
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 354,000 mi
Safety Rating S

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 42,961 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–33 power units (±50% of this carrier's 22 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 42,961 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 42,961 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-06 2026-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 violations
General/Admin
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 57 0 0.0% Feb 10, 2026
US (US) 12 0 0.0% Aug 15, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Ford 42
Volvo 25
Temsa 9
Freig 3
Vnhl 3
Merz 2
Chevr 1
Preo 1
Tems 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (97 rows) View all 97 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87034909 Feb 10, 2026 CA 5 THOUSAND PALMS
VOLV BUS
CA EP25691 · 3CET2W425P5213030
0 — No
87034908 Feb 10, 2026 CA 5 THOUSAND PALMS
VOLV BUS
CA EP26159 · 3CET2V224H5182707
0 — No
87034907 Feb 10, 2026 CA 5 THOUSAND PALMS
VOLV BUS
CA EP25690 · 3CET2W425P5213027
0 — No
86741473 Dec 17, 2025 CA 5 THOUSAND PALMS
FORD BUS
CA 89392R2 · 1FDFE4FS0JDC02659
1 393.9A-LIL No
86741472 Dec 17, 2025 CA 5 THOUSAND PALMS
FORD BUS
CA 61075B2 · 1FDFE4FS8HDC01415
0 — No
86741471 Dec 17, 2025 CA 5 THOUSAND PALMS
FORD BUS
CA 07995S2 · 1FDFE4FS8KDC43719
0 — No
86741470 Dec 17, 2025 CA 5 THOUSAND PALMS
VOLV MOTOR COACH
CA EP25688 · 3CET2W420S5219617
0 — No
86741417 Dec 17, 2025 CA 5 THOUSAND PALMS
VOLV MOTOR COACH
CA EP25689 · 3CET2W422S5219618
0 — No
86741416 Dec 17, 2025 CA 5 THOUSAND PALMS
VOLV MOTOR COACH
CA EP25691 · 3CET2W425P5213030
0 — No
85739015 Sep 9, 2025 CA 5 PALM SPRINGS
FORD BUS
CA 89398R2 · 1FDAF5GT6HEF01727
0 — No
85739014 Sep 9, 2025 CA 5 PALM SPRINGS
FORD BUS
CA 07995S2 · 1FDFE4FS8KDC43719
0 — No
85738998 Sep 9, 2025 CA 5 PALM SPRINGS
FORD BUS
CA 61075B2 · 1FDFE4FS8HDC01415
0 — No
85738997 Sep 9, 2025 CA 5 PALM SPRINGS
FORD BUS
CA 34137B1 · 1FDFE4FS4ADA52944
2 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LIL No
85738996 Sep 9, 2025 CA 5 PALM SPRINGS
VNHL BUS
CA EP15562 · YE2YC81B1G2041413
0 — No
85581094 Aug 15, 2025 US 5 DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA
VOLVO MOTOR COACH
CA EP24443 · 3CET2W420S5219617
0 — No
85581083 Aug 15, 2025 US 5 DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA
VOLVO MOTOR COACH
CA EP24444 · 3CET2W422S5219618
0 — No
85580848 Aug 15, 2025 US 5 DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA
VOLVO MOTOR COACH
CA EP24446 · 3CET2W425S5219760
0 — No
85580836 Aug 15, 2025 US 5 DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA
VOLVO MOTOR COACH
CA EP19498 · 3CET2W425P5213027
0 — No
85504027 Aug 15, 2025 US 5 DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA
VOLVO MOTOR COACH
CA EP24445 · 3CET2W429S5219759
0 — No
85504026 Aug 15, 2025 US 5 DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA
VOLVO MOTOR COACH
CA EP15593 · 3CET2V221G5176085
0 — No
85504020 Aug 15, 2025 US 5 DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA
VAN HOOL B MOTOR COACH
CA EP15562 · YE2YC81B1G2041413
0 — No
85484079 Aug 12, 2025 CA 5 DESERT HOT SPRINGS
VOLV BUS
CA EP15593 · 3CET2V221G5176085
0 — No
85484078 Aug 12, 2025 CA 5 DESERT HOT SPRINGS
TEMSA BUS
CA EP11422 · NLTEJXX88G1000093
0 — No
85484077 Aug 12, 2025 CA 5 DESERT HOT SPRINGS
FREIG BUS
CA 63344P1 · 1FVACWDU2FHGE0509
0 — No
85484076 Aug 12, 2025 CA 5 DESERT HOT SPRINGS
FORD BUS
CA 54870H2 · 1FDRS8PM4GKB46100
0 — No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA5901802033 Mar 28, 2018 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA0005499865 Sep 9, 2011 CA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
CA0002625963 Mar 7, 2006 CA 1 0 Yes Yes Fatal
TX245320200F Apr 21, 2004 TX 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)
CONTRACT
MC157249
Active
—
View full authority record →
COMMON
MC157249
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY LFB0020971 91X Sep 13, 2023 On file ACTIVE
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY BA175487 BIPD/Primary Jun 3, 2022 Sep 13, 2023 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY CAR 0110203-00 BIPD/Primary Jun 3, 2017 Jun 3, 2022 REPLACED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY CAR 0110206-00 BIPD/Primary Jun 3, 2017 Jun 3, 2017 REPLACED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY BA154849 BIPD/Primary Jan 12, 2017 Jun 3, 2017 REPLACED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY BA154849 BIPD/Primary May 26, 2004 Jan 12, 2017 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY BA146232 BIPD/Primary Jun 3, 2002 May 26, 2004 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY BA146232 BIPD/Primary Mar 2, 2002 Jun 3, 2002 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY BA123791 BIPD/Primary Jun 3, 1990 Mar 2, 2002 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 13, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. Sep 13, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jun 3, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jun 3, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jun 3, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jan 17, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Jan 12, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Nov 22, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. May 26, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. May 6, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Jun 3, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Mar 2, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Apr 28, 1983
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Jun 29, 1982
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 36 0
PALM SPRINGS CA 34 0
DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA US 12 0
THOUSAND PALMS CA 9 0
DESERT HILLS IF CA 5 0
DISNEYLAND PARKING LOT CA 1 0
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How to verify LIN LINES INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about LIN LINES INC

Is LIN LINES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. LIN LINES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 260856 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is LIN LINES INC's safety rating? ▾
LIN LINES INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has LIN LINES INC had? ▾
97 roadside inspections are on file for LIN LINES INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is LIN LINES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
LIN LINES INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 97 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is LIN LINES INC based? ▾
LIN LINES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1801 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY STE 100, PALM SPRINGS, California 92262. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does LIN LINES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. LIN LINES INC holds 2 active FMCSA operating authorities (MC157249, MC157249). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does LIN LINES INC operate? ▾
LIN LINES INC self-reports 22 power units and 35 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has LIN LINES INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for LIN LINES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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