GOLDEN WHEELS TRANSPORTATION INC
COVINA, CA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 153 days Mar 1, 2019 → Aug 1, 2019
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 35.3% vs 23.4% national (+11.9 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — GOLDEN WHEELS TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 2937774) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 153 days — Mar 1, 2019 → Aug 1, 2019 • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 35.3% vs 23.4% national (+11.9 pts). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2937774/ As of: Jul 23, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- Physical street 17821 EAST BENBOW ST → 17821 E BENBOW ST · Jul 23, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Aug 1, 2025
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC992988ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 24 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5.26% | 21.05% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
GOLDEN WHEELS TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in COVINA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2937774. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 6 drivers, with 24 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 35.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
GOLDEN WHEELS TRANSPORTATION INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers, based in Covina, CA. Across 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.6% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
21 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 600% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (20) and NV (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
28.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.1% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Kenworth, Hyundai Translead, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 1, 2019 to Aug 1, 2019 (153 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 address change
Record Changes
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Physical street 17821 EAST BENBOW ST 17821 E BENBOW STSeen 27 times · first Jun 26, 2026 · last Jul 23, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 18 | 5 | 27.8% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 9, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 17 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 12 | |
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Stoughton | 2 | |
| Stri | 2 | |
| Mecox | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.70 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.74 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 4.25 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (24 rows) View all 24 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87316169 | Mar 16, 2026 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87291759 | Mar 9, 2026 | NV | 2 | ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87120652 | Feb 18, 2026 | CA | 2 | NORTH CAJON SCALES |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 86960016 | Feb 3, 2026 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 85764727 | Sep 12, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-w/b-peralta-scale |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11A1-LCHL, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 85661809 | Aug 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.207A-STBW, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 85105028 | Jul 1, 2025 | CA | 3 | INDUSTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83752774 | Jan 29, 2025 | CA | 5 | 2280 E CURRY ST LONG BEACH |
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS INTERMODAL CHASSIS
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0 | — | No |
| 83742719 | Jan 29, 2025 | CA | 5 | 2280 E CURRY ST LONG BEACH |
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS INTERMODAL CHASSIS
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0 | — | No |
| 83742718 | Jan 29, 2025 | CA | 5 | 2280 E CURRY ST LONG BEACH |
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS INTERMODAL CHASSIS
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1 | 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 83742717 | Jan 29, 2025 | CA | 5 | 2280 E CURRY ST LONG BEACH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83742665 | Jan 29, 2025 | CA | 5 | 2280 E CURRY ST LONG BEACH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83528907 | Jan 3, 2025 | CA | 3 | I5 NB CASTAIC CVEF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83481970 | Dec 23, 2024 | CA | 2 | CAJON SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.126B-CIM, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 83280503 | Nov 21, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-mt.-pass-if |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83278413 | Nov 21, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-mt.-pass-if |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| 83076945 | Oct 31, 2024 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 82528448 | Aug 28, 2024 | CA | 1 | CARSON PLATFORM SCALES |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11 | No |
| 82385490 | Aug 8, 2024 | CA | 1 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(e)(1), 393.55(d)(3) | Yes |
| 82206937 | Jul 23, 2024 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.70(b), 395.24(d) | Yes |
| 82098730 | Jul 9, 2024 | CA | 3 | MOUNTAIN PASS JPOE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81223271 | Mar 27, 2024 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 79934755 | Oct 16, 2023 | AZ | 2 | PARKS REST AREA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.78 | No |
| 78578506 | May 2, 2023 | CA | 1 | ca-mt.-pass-jpoe-cvef |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.3(a)(2) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA4202401875 | Jun 14, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5252306672 | Dec 21, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Aug 12, 2022 | MC992988-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Nov 1, 2019 | MC992988-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006972 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0610500 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 5, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0610500 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-012420 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-012420 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 31, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0459202 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0459201 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0459200 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 17, 2019 | Aug 1, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0459200 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2019 | Oct 17, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 153 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 1, 2019 to Aug 1, 2019 | ||||||
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201800000628-468B | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201700000628-468A | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201600000628-468A | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 4, 2016 | Mar 1, 2017 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 4, 2025
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Aug 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 5, 2024insuranceCANCEL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 4, 2024
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Aug 31, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 12, 2022
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Aug 8, 2022
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Aug 8, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 1, 2022insuranceCANCEL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 2, 2021
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Aug 1, 2021insuranceCANCEL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 4, 2020
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Aug 1, 2020insuranceCANCEL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 17, 2019insuranceCANCEL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
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Mar 1, 2019insurance gapCoverage gap: 153 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 1, 2019)
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Mar 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
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Mar 1, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
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Nov 22, 2016
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| 2280 E CURRY ST LONG BEACH | CA | 5 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 5 | 3 |
| PARKS REST AREA | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CAJON SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CARSON PLATFORM SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I5 NB CASTAIC CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| INDUSTRY | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| MOUNTAIN PASS JPOE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| NORTH CAJON SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.70(b) | Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC992988
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify GOLDEN WHEELS TRANSPORTATION INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
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