CATRACHOS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2925229 • 613 W MAIN ST, SANTA MARIA, CA, 93458
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-988551 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 3, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT HAWLEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SFL0100071 | ON FILE | Aug 7, 2024 | May 31, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT HAWLEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SFL0100071 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2024 | Aug 7, 2024 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0070135 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2023 | May 26, 2024 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0070135 | REPLACED | Jul 6, 2020 | May 26, 2023 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0070135 | NAME CHANGED | May 26, 2020 | Jul 6, 2020 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT900109-01 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2019 | May 26, 2020 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT600334-01 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2019 | May 26, 2019 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT600334-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 26, 2018 | May 8, 2019 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2604325 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 5, 2016 | Nov 16, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MT HAWLEY INSURANCE COMPANY | SFL0100071 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
| CANCEL | MT HAWLEY INSURANCE COMPANY | SFL0100071 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2024 | Aug 7, 2024 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0070135 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2024 | May 26, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0070135 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2023 | May 26, 2023 |
| NAMECHG | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0070135 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2020 | Jul 6, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT900109-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2020 | May 26, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT600334-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2019 | May 26, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT600334-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2019 | May 8, 2019 |
| NAMECHG | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2604325 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2016 | Nov 16, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-988551 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC988551 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2024 |
| MC988551 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2020 |
| MC988551 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 28, 2020 |
| MC988551 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 8, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 28, 2019 |
| MC988551 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 30, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC988551 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2016 |
| MC988551 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 5, 2016 | REVOKED | Oct 1, 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
3 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (8 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | 87192881 | 9100 US281 | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 85665408 | ELOY AZ | AZ | Level 2 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 395.8K2-HOSRC, 393.60D, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 83114134 | LA | LA | Level 3 | — | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 83060686 | LA | LA | Level 3 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 82186633 | SAN SIMON AZ | AZ | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 80708536 | IH 10 WESTBOUND KINGSBURY | TX | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | KATY | 28400 IH10 EAST | ...FW8010 | CATRACHOS EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records