CYLINDER ENTERPRISES INC
USDOT 2687969 • DBA: FINISH LINE TOWING AND TRANSPORT • 7511 CHAPMAN AVE, GARDEN GROVE, CA, 92841
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1480473 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECAP6IICCA00031002 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECAP6IICCA00031001 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECAP6IICCA00031000 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP320013 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP6IICCA00031002 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP6IICCA00031001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP6IICCA00031000 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP320013 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1480473 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 30, 2022 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2023 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Mar 10, 2023 |
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
1 state • 133 inspections
Violation Summary (53 violations from latest 100 of 133 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STBSM | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(a) | Exhaust system location defective | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | 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 (133 inspections)
Showing 50 of 133
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (17 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARDEN GROVE | KNOTT ST/LAMPSON AVE | ...A03820 | CYLINDER ENTERPRISES INC |
| Jul 7, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | STANTON | CERRITOS AVE/105ft E of DALE AVE | ...274647 | CYLINDER ENTERPRISES INC |
| Dec 21, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LYNWOOD | 33.925481/-118.210904 | ...396842 | FINISH LINE TOWING AND TRANSPORT |
| Sep 5, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LONG BEACH | 33.876910/-118.181799 | ...242766 | CYLINDER ENTERPRISES INC |
| Mar 23, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BELL | RT710/1000FT N OF SOUTHGATE U/P | ...594452 | CYLINDER ENTERPRISES INC |
| Dec 4, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PARAMOUNT | RT710 / .3 MILES S ROSECRANS AV | ...B35005 | CYLINDER ENTERPRISES INC |
| Aug 31, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH GATE | OTIS ST/TWEEDY BL | ...042725 | CYLINDER ENTERPRISES INC |
| Aug 18, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LONG BEACH | RT405 NB/600ft S WOODRUFF AV | ...594452 | CYLINDER ENTERPRISES INC |
| Jun 6, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | DEL AMO BL/700ft E WILMINGTON AV | ...KD5380 | CYLINDER ENTERPRISES INC |
| Sep 26, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 18, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2017 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2017 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2015 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records