JOHN FOSTER TRUCKING INC
USDOT 2928760 • 1201 TAYLOR DRIVE, UKIAH, CA, 95482
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-1282401 | REVOKED | Jun 20, 2022 | Apr 15, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA982398099 | ON FILE | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA982398099 | REPLACED | Jun 11, 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA982398099 | CANCELLED | Jun 11, 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-458486-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2023 | Apr 7, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-458486-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2023 | Feb 8, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-458486-01 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2023 | Jun 20, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-458486-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2023 | Oct 18, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-458486-01 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2023 | Jun 20, 2023 |
| TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG | BIPD/Primary | STB01127 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2023 | Jun 20, 2023 |
| TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG | BIPD/Primary | STB01127 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2022 | Apr 16, 2023 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-001536 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2021 | Jun 14, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA982398099 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA982398099 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA982398099 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-458486-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2024 | Apr 7, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-458486-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2024 | Feb 8, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-458486-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2023 | Oct 18, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-458486-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2023 | Jun 20, 2023 |
| CANCEL | TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG | STB01127 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2023 | Jun 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-458486-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2023 | Jun 20, 2023 |
| CANCEL | TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG | STB01127 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2023 | Apr 16, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-001536 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 14, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1282401 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1282401 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1282401 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2024 |
| MC1282401 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2023 |
| MC1282401 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 1, 2023 | REVOKED | Apr 15, 2024 |
| MC1282401 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 21, 2021 | REVOKED | Jun 20, 2022 |
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
1 state • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (25 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBB | Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | 87255960 | Roadside | CA | Level 3 | LAND SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| Oct 6, 2025 | 85974242 | 4291 SANTA ROSA AVE | CA | Level 3 | LAND SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 86018455 | Roadside | CA | Level 2 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 84444598 | UKIAH AREA - RIDGEWOOD SCALE | CA | Level 1 | LANL SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 83802835 | UKIAH | CA | Level 5 | TRAO SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 83802834 | UKIAH | CA | Level 5 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 83042162 | UKIAH AREA OFFICE | CA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2-SLLSOA, 393.11A1-LBL, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 82959759 | LITTLE RIVER SCALES | CA | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLSOA | Yes |
| May 3, 2023 | 78524077 | SB MIRANDA SCALE | CA | Level 1 | TRAO SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records