SSM TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2627366 • 2700 S EASTERN AVE, COMMERCE, CA, 90040
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-922105 | OUT_OF_SERVICE | Dec 28, 2015 | Jan 21, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CLCA11956 | ON FILE | Dec 11, 2024 | Jun 5, 2025 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81000628 | CANCELLED | Aug 30, 2024 | Nov 24, 2024 |
| TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TSATCA-0000184-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 19, 2024 | Aug 18, 2024 |
| TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TSATCA-0000184-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 26, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 |
| TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TSATCA-0000184-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2023 | Apr 26, 2024 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0000092-03 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2022 | Aug 18, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0000092-03 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0000092-02 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2021 | Aug 18, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0000092-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2020 | Aug 18, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0000092-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2019 | Aug 18, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0000092-00 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 18, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LZK-0000897-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2018 | Aug 18, 2019 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS057405 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2016 | Nov 2, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS057405 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2016 | Aug 20, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS057405 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 2016 | Aug 18, 2016 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3721860 | CANCELLED | Jun 12, 2015 | Dec 21, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CLCA11956 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81000628 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2024 | Nov 24, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSATCA-0000184-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2024 | Aug 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSATCA-0000184-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSATCA-0000184-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000092-03 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000092-03 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000092-02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000092-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2021 | Aug 18, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000092-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2020 | Aug 18, 2020 |
| NAMECHG | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000092-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LZK-0000897-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2019 | Aug 18, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS057405 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2016 | Nov 2, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS057405 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2016 | Aug 20, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS057405 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2016 | Aug 18, 2016 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3721860 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2015 | Dec 21, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-922105 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-922105 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-922105 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-922105 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-922105 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-922105 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC922105 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 23, 2025 | OUT OF SERVICE | Jan 21, 2026 |
| MC922105 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 23, 2025 | REVOKED | Jun 11, 2025 |
| MC922105 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2024 |
| MC922105 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2023 |
| MC922105 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2021 |
| MC922105 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2020 |
| MC922105 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 16, 2019 | REVOKED | Aug 26, 2024 |
| MC922105 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2019 |
| MC922105 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 22, 2019 | REVOKED | Sep 30, 2019 |
| MC922105 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2016 |
| MC922105 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 30, 2016 | REVOKED | Nov 8, 2016 |
| MC922105 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 6, 2015 | REVOKED | Dec 28, 2015 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | — |
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
4 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 4 | 4 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 2 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSPVI | HOS (Passenger) - Failed to have in possession a record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:387.301A | 387.301A | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22F | 395.22F | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-HOSPVI | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.027970/-118.036081 | ...KU4713 | SSM TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 22, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DIAMOND BAR | 34.025440/-117.783103 | ...479655 | SSM TRANSPORT LLC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-2025-0227-US1191 | Nov 16, 2025 | 382.301(a); 395.8(k)(1) | $2,880 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records