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TRIANGLE DISTRIBUTING CO

USDOT 274799 • DBA: HEIMARK DISTRIBUTING LLC • 82-851 AVE 45, INDIO, CA, 92201

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
274,799
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
California
Phone
5626993424
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
44
Drivers (MCS-150)
30
MCS-150 Mileage
750,000
BOC-3 Agent
Carrier
Physical Address
82-851 AVE 45, INDIO, CA, 92201
Mailing Address
PO BOX 3988, SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA, 90670
Contact
Phone: 5626993424

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH
No insurance filings on record
This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-193485REVOKEDDec 13, 2005Dec 13, 2005

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-193485INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC193485MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDDec 14, 2005—Unknown
MC193485COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 5, 1989DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC193485MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 23, 1987REVOKEDDec 13, 2005

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
0%
Vehicle Maintenance
5%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
37
Violations
54
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
13.5%
Driver OOS %
2.7%
Power Units (MCS-150)
44
Drivers (MCS-150)
30
Crash Records
11

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

4
May
1
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 37 of 37 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 37 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (54 violations from 37 inspections)

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Violation Summary (54 violations from 37 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general425Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(d)Brake actuators/chambers defective337Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)20—General/Admin
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD-SABrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-ATISTires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
13.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.0 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.46vs nat'l 1.80
-0.34 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (37 inspections)

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Inspection History (37 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 3, 202687516131RoadsideCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER4Details unavailableYes
Apr 2, 202687488937DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 3TRIM SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Mar 27, 202687425239DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLSRNo
Mar 18, 202687325241DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR5391.41APC, 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.47A-BCFSAD-SAYes
Feb 25, 202687157004DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWG1, 392.2-SLLEWA1No
Jan 28, 202686926442E/B SR-60 E/OF GILMAN SPRINGSCALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLLRNo
Jan 28, 202686917185DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 3TRIM SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jan 13, 202686796816DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2TRIM SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LLPL, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Dec 4, 202586494835DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LSML, 396.5-HLNo
Oct 29, 202586200656DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A1-TAORETANo
Oct 23, 202586144791DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1TRIM SEMI-TRAILER2393.47E, 396.5B-HWSLNo
Oct 7, 202585996366DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LLPL, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Aug 28, 202585623873DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.11A1-LCHL, 392.2-SLLEWA1No
Aug 18, 202585547893CALEXICO IFCALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 28, 202585352965DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Jul 7, 202585193196DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER3393.207F-SASMD, 393.207F-SDAS, 392.2-SLLEQPYes
Jun 30, 202585104502DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jun 16, 202585060112DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Apr 30, 202584558717DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 12, 202584122546DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1TRIM SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jan 14, 202583617895DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 15, 202482924259DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1TRIM SEMI-TRAILER3393.47E, 393.53B, 393.60CNo
Sep 29, 202482798454DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 18, 202482709241DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR10393.47(d), 393.47(e), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Aug 11, 202482365150DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Aug 5, 202482319445DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21T(b)No
Jun 11, 202481857472DESESRT HILL ENFORCEMENT FACILCALevel 2TRIM SEMI-TRAILER2390.21T(b), 392.2No
May 1, 202481513248INDIOCALevel 5TRLM SEMI-TRAILER0—No
May 1, 202481513143INDIOCALevel 5HACK SEMI-TRAILER0—No
May 1, 202481513250INDIOCALevel 5KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 1, 202481513249INDIOCALevel 5KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Dec 7, 202380337218DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1TRIM SEMI-TRAILER3396.3(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3)Yes
Oct 17, 202379961298RAINBOW CVEFCALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 3, 202379335260DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 3TRIM SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jun 5, 202378836074RAINBOW IFCALevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
May 31, 202378792381DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1TRIM SEMI-TRAILER3393.47(e), 393.53(b), 393.9(a)No
May 10, 202378589971DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

31 total · 16.1% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

DESERT HILLS IF27 · 5 OOS
INDIO4
CALEXICO IF1
RAINBOW CVEF1
RAINBOW IF1
E/B SR-60 E/OF GILMAN SPRINGS1
DESESRT HILL ENFORCEMENT FACIL1

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
11
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (11 records)

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Crash History (11 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 29, 2025CATOW00PALM DESERTFRED WARING DR...124174TRIANGLE DISTRIBUTING CO
Sep 11, 2019CATOW00————
Jun 11, 2019CATOW00————
Apr 2, 2018CAINJURY01————
Aug 2, 2017CATOW00————
May 31, 2017CATOW00————
Feb 14, 2014CATOW00————
Jul 3, 2012CATOW00————
Jan 7, 2008CATOW00————
Feb 11, 2004CATOW00————
Jun 4, 1999CATOW00————

Compliance Timeline

12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Oct 29, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 11, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 11, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 2, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 2, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 31, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 14, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 3, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 7, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 13, 2005
Authority
Common Carrier authority revoked
Docket MC-193485
Feb 11, 2004
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 4, 1999
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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