BOLT CARRIERS INC
USDOT 2832812 • 1347 TRES PICOS DR, YUBA CITY, CA, 95993
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-946904 | REVOKED | Jul 9, 2025 | Jul 9, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81003794 | ON FILE | Feb 21, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AM37000013-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 21, 2024 | Feb 21, 2025 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AI-100132-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 21, 2022 | Feb 21, 2024 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08476032 | REPLACED | Feb 21, 2021 | Feb 21, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 685513001 | CANCELLED | Feb 21, 2020 | Feb 21, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP42274 00 | REPLACED | Feb 21, 2019 | Feb 21, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP31484 00 | REPLACED | Feb 21, 2018 | Feb 21, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP20868 00 | REPLACED | Feb 21, 2017 | Feb 21, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3828276 | REPLACED | Jun 21, 2016 | Feb 21, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN184772 | CANCELLED | Feb 3, 2016 | Jun 21, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003794 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | AM37000013-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | AI-100132-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2024 | Feb 21, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08476032 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2022 | Feb 21, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 685513001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2021 | Feb 21, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP42274 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2020 | Feb 21, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP31484 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2019 | Feb 21, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP20868 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2018 | Feb 21, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3828276 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2017 | Feb 21, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN184772 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2016 | Jun 21, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-946904 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC946904 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2025 |
| MC946904 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 15, 2024 |
| MC946904 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2021 |
| MC946904 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 25, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2016 |
| MC946904 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 11, 2016 | REVOKED | Jul 9, 2025 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 222 inspections
Violation Summary (68 violations from latest 100 of 222 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 9 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 4 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB-SPR | Brake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TRPET | Tires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (222 inspections)
Showing 50 of 222
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (13 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | OXNARD | 34.238366/-119.178873 | ...NB9988 | BOLT CARRIERS INC |
| Mar 13, 2025 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 8.80 S ASHLAND | I-5 .87 S HWY 273 EXIT | ...NB9991 | BOLT CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 15, 2024 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | COBURG | I-5 SB EXIT RAMP .04 N VAN DUYN RD | ...NB3785 | BOLT CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 15, 2023 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CENTRALIA | I-5*085.00 | ...NW3777 | BOLT CARRIERS INC |
| Apr 7, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AUBURN | RT80/550FT W OF RT49 | ...NB9988 | BOLT CARRIERS INC |
| Dec 28, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR99 SB/950ft N OLIVE DR | ...MZ4245 | BOLT CARRIERS INC |
| Nov 27, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT99/OSWALD RD | ...KD3263 | BOLT CARRIERS INC |
| Sep 6, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SANTA FE SPRINGS | RT5/950ft S of FLORENCE AV | ...NW3773 | BOLT CARRIERS INC |
| Dec 19, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | SR99 SB/.1m N POND RD | ...KD3374 | BOLT CARRIERS INC |
| Nov 10, 2021 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 4.61 N WOLF CREEK | I-5 & GLENDALE VALLEY EXIT | ...NA9250 | BOLT CARRIERS INC |
| May 17, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 71 2,112 FEET FROM MP 76 | ...KB7649 | BOLT |
| Nov 22, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2020 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records