MOTOR BODY CO INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MOTOR BODY CO INC (USDOT 2621509) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): RUSSELL ALONGI (Company officer); NICK ALONGI (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2621509/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 15.2% vs peer median 13.3% (worse). n=60609 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units −1 (18 → 17) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 17 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 103 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 15.38% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MOTOR BODY CO INC is a motor carrier based in SAN JOSE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2621509. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 17 power units and 20 drivers, with 103 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 15.2%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MOTOR BODY CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 18 power units and 20 drivers, based in San Jose, CA. Across 70 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
70 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 180% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (70 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
14.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (74.1% of violations); top code 393.75B-TFV (Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 18 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 20 drivers; International, Ram, and Dodge are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 60,609 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–26 power units (±50% of this carrier's 17 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Power Units 18 17Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 65 | 10 | 15.4% | Jul 15, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | — | 2.58 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (103 rows) View all 103 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88430598 | Jul 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88430490 | Jul 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| 88188858 | Jun 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87728959 | Apr 29, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 2-SLLSR | No |
| 87705597 | Apr 28, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87676208 | Apr 23, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 3A1-BOS, 5B-HWSL, 53B-B | Yes |
| 87663956 | Apr 22, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 5B-HWSL | Yes |
| 87651310 | Apr 21, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87575654 | Apr 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 87540515 | Apr 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87540482 | Apr 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87526016 | Apr 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | — | Yes |
| 87488666 | Mar 31, 2026 | CA | 3 | NIMITZ IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87336241 | Mar 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87229024 | Mar 5, 2026 | CA | 2 | GILROY IF |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 87092792 | Feb 16, 2026 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87021947 | Feb 9, 2026 | CA | 3 | NIMITZ IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87009440 | Feb 5, 2026 | CA | 3 | GILROY IF |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86981560 | Feb 4, 2026 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 86959847 | Feb 3, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 86868891 | Jan 22, 2026 | CA | 2 | GILROY IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86869600 | Jan 21, 2026 | CA | 2 | GILROY IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86741520 | Jan 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | WB LIVERMORE SCALES |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 86575701 | Dec 11, 2025 | CA | 3 | CORDELIA IF |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86481123 | Dec 2, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-e/b-hwy-580,-livermore |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA3402400892 | Feb 23, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009608021 | Jul 16, 2023 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA3402300548 | Feb 4, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA3401905636 | Nov 27, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA3401902332 | May 16, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA3401806173 | Nov 26, 2018 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0008674051 | Jul 4, 2018 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA3401700035 | Jan 3, 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0007037344 | Aug 2, 2015 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0007099196 | Jul 29, 2015 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILROY IF | CA | 84 | 12 |
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 6 | 2 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| MISSION GRADE IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| SR-16 AT WILLOW CREEK | CA | 1 | 0 |
| WB LIVERMORE SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(b) | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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