SAT CARRIERS INC
USDOT 2883553 • 3019 GREAT EGRET WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95834
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-967962 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 23, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIECA003736-00 | ON FILE | Jun 3, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIECA003736-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIECA003736-00 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIECA003736-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | BIPD/Primary | HIC80820-980 | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 2024 | Apr 22, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW4553904-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 14, 2024 | Sep 7, 2024 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2607832 | CANCELLED | Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 14, 2024 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP71514 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 14, 2021 | Jun 14, 2022 |
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | PTI001406-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 26, 2020 | Jun 14, 2021 |
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | PTI001406-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 14, 2020 | Oct 26, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1803700 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2020 | Jun 14, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1803700 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2019 | Mar 25, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP31787 00 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 28, 2018 | Mar 25, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1569170 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 2017 | Jan 20, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA003736-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA003736-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA003736-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA003736-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC80820-980 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4553904-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2024 | Sep 7, 2024 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2607832 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP71514 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 14, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI001406-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2021 | Jun 14, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI001406-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2020 | Oct 26, 2020 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1803700 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2020 | Jun 14, 2020 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1803700 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2020 | Mar 25, 2020 |
| NAMECHG | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP31787 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2019 | Mar 25, 2019 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1569170 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2018 | Jan 20, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-967962 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-967962 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC967962 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2025 |
| MC967962 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2024 |
| MC967962 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 17, 2024 |
| MC967962 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2022 |
| MC967962 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 18, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2021 |
| MC967962 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2020 |
| MC967962 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2020 |
| MC967962 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 29, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC967962 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 12, 2018 | REVOKED | Mar 25, 2019 |
| MC967962 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 31, 2017 | REVOKED | Jan 29, 2018 |
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
20 states • 87 inspections
Violation Summary (207 violations from 87 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 14 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 9 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 6 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 4 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 2 | 0 | — | 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 2 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-NSOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.3E-DAC | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34C | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(ii) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (87 inspections)
Showing 50 of 87
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN FRANCISCO | 37.716755/-122.399035 | ...HA8706 | SAT CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 5, 2023 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROCK SPRINGS | I-80 MP 112.23 | ...HU4560 | SAT CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 22, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST SACRAMENTO | SEAPORT BL/ENTERPRISE BL | ...142349 | SAT CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 11, 2023 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 4 | 4.59 W KLAMATH FALLS | HWY 140 1.68 W RUNNING Y RD | ...MA5410 | SAT CARRIERS INC |
| Apr 9, 2020 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records