SPATES FABRICATORS INC
Joins 30 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Sep 24, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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 6.90% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 41.7% vs peer 12.5% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SPATES FABRICATORS INC (USDOT 2733968) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 6.90% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 41.7% vs peer 12.5% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2733968/ As of: Sep 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 6.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 41.7% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=67533 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 51 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.67% | 40% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 67,533 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).
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) | 30 | 13 | 43.3% | Sep 11, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 32 | |
| GMC | 8 | |
| Wabash National | 7 | |
| Raes | 5 | |
| Asi | 4 | |
| Prec | 3 | |
| Hauli | 2 | |
| Rayn | 2 | |
| Spel | 2 | |
| Trut | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.12 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | — | 4.45 | 4 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (51 rows) View all 51 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88978590 | Sep 11, 2026 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF | — | 4 | 393.110B3-C, 393.45A-BLHF, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 88943242 | Sep 9, 2026 | CA | 3 | DESERT HILLS IF |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88238495 | Jun 24, 2026 | CA | 1 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.110B3-C | Yes |
| 88105974 | Jun 10, 2026 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87729016 | Apr 29, 2026 | CA | 2 | RANCHO CUCAMONGA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 2-SLLED | No |
| 87626553 | Apr 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 53B-B, 47E, 3A1-BALAC | No |
| 87245688 | Mar 6, 2026 | CA | 1 | ca-san-onofre-if-(southbound) |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87194576 | Mar 3, 2026 | CA | 2 | ca-sr-241-s/b-at-windy-ridge |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.118D-CDL, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 86959674 | Feb 3, 2026 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86950154 | Feb 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.207A-STCB, 391.41APC, 396.3A1-BALAC | Yes |
| 86939726 | Jan 30, 2026 | CA | 3 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 86925638 | Jan 30, 2026 | CA | 3 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 86573518 | Dec 12, 2025 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86446778 | Dec 1, 2025 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 86324228 | Nov 12, 2025 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.110C-C | Yes |
| 86122297 | Oct 22, 2025 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.104B-C, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 86111545 | Oct 21, 2025 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.104B-C, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 85944382 | Sep 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.95F | No |
| 85053649 | Jun 20, 2025 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.209D-STBSP, 393.104B-C | Yes |
| 84878843 | Jun 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.95F | No |
| 84721681 | May 15, 2025 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.110B2I-C, 393.87A-FPLA | Yes |
| 84569280 | May 2, 2025 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.100C-C, 393.104C-C, 393.104B-C | Yes |
| 84420901 | Apr 14, 2025 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84308208 | Apr 2, 2025 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.104B-C, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 84109556 | Mar 12, 2025 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA6302000507 | May 11, 2020 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA8551718216 | Nov 9, 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA8401713108 | Jan 26, 2017 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 35 | 13 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 7 | 1 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| CAJON SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| RANCHO CUCAMONGA | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 1 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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