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USDOT 2796577 • 11867 KATHYANN ST, SYLMAR, CA, 91342
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-933592 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 18, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00511279 | ON FILE | Aug 17, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00511279 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 17, 2023 | Oct 18, 2023 |
| SEAVIEW INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 04TP00933300 | CANCELLED | Aug 12, 2022 | Aug 16, 2023 |
| SEAVIEW INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 04TP003882-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 12, 2021 | Aug 12, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN296808 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2020 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-19-151067-00 | REPLACED | Oct 19, 2019 | Oct 19, 2020 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-19-151067-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2019 | Nov 2, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN247665 | REPLACED | Jan 28, 2019 | Oct 19, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN247665 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2018 | Jan 28, 2019 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT000533-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 13, 2017 | Oct 13, 2018 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0062687 | CANCELLED | Oct 13, 2016 | Oct 13, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN174722 | REPLACED | Oct 13, 2015 | Oct 13, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00511279 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2023 | Oct 18, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00511279 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SEAVIEW INSURANCE COMPANY | 04TP00933300 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SEAVIEW INSURANCE COMPANY | 04TP003882-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2022 | Aug 12, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN296808 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-19-151067-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2020 | Nov 2, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-19-151067-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2020 | Oct 19, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN247665 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2019 | Oct 19, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN247665 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2019 | Jan 28, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT000533-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2018 | Oct 13, 2018 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0062687 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2017 | Oct 13, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN174722 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2016 | Oct 13, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-933592 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC933592 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2023 |
| MC933592 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2023 |
| MC933592 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2022 |
| MC933592 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 26, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC933592 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2020 |
| MC933592 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2019 |
| MC933592 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2018 |
| MC933592 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2017 |
| MC933592 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 20, 2015 | REVOKED | Aug 9, 2021 |
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
7 states • 30 inspections
Violation Summary (75 violations from 30 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSYEC | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any visible crack in a yoke end | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-L | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (30 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records