CARTAGE WEST INC
GARDENA, CA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CARTAGE WEST INC (USDOT 2975113) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): FRANCISCO AMEZCUA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SAFEPOINT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2975113/ As of: Jul 18, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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.
Driver OOS 5.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 13.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240416 same-size ACTIVE peers.
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.
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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InsuranceSAFEPOINT INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 24, 2026
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Process AgentSKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC011017ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 20 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5% | 15% | — |
| 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
CARTAGE WEST INC is a motor carrier based in GARDENA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2975113. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 20 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 13.3%. 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.
CARTAGE WEST INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Gardena, CA. Across 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
20 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (19) and NV (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (42.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSOA (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 11 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, International, and Hino are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,416 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
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 |
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| California (CA) | 19 | 4 | 21.1% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 1.26 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 1.66 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | — | 3.73 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86575775 | Dec 15, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-n/b-us-101-at-el-capitan-rch |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 86287625 | Nov 6, 2025 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86227413 | Nov 1, 2025 | CA | 5 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
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2 | 393.201D-FR, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 86227412 | Nov 1, 2025 | CA | 5 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86226483 | Nov 1, 2025 | CA | 5 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 86210966 | Oct 30, 2025 | CA | 1 | CONEJO IF |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 390.3E3-MC, 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 85486299 | Aug 13, 2025 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 85365109 | Jul 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | CONEJO IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLSOA, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 85341482 | Jul 25, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-peralta-scales--e/b |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 85062202 | Jun 25, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-us-101-n/b-conejo-cvef |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-HLLH, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 85049456 | Jun 17, 2025 | NV | 3 | SMITH VALLEY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 387.301A, 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 84953000 | Jun 12, 2025 | CA | 3 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 84928488 | Jun 10, 2025 | CA | 1 | CONEJO CVEF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 84877926 | Jun 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | CONEJO IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TE2IV-D, 393.30-B | No |
| 84905497 | Jun 3, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 392.2-SLLSOA | Yes |
| 84867967 | Jun 3, 2025 | CA | 2 | SB CARSON SCALES |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLMF, 392.2-SLLSOA, 393.95A1 | No |
| 84444730 | Apr 17, 2025 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLSOA | Yes |
| 84297900 | Apr 1, 2025 | CA | 3 | CONEJO CVEF |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.60C, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 83801521 | Feb 4, 2025 | CA | 3 | WB PERALTA CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLSOA, 392.2SLLHOS, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 83753992 | Jan 31, 2025 | CA | 2 | SB CARSON SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21TC-MC | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA5302114760 | Dec 8, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0008884972 | Jun 17, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 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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| SAFEPOINT INSURANCE COMPANY | BACA0001057-01 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 24, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000051503 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 22, 2025 | Feb 24, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000051502 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 11, 2024 | Mar 22, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000051502 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 12, 2024 | Nov 11, 2024 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000051502 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 12, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000051502 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 12, 2024 | Sep 12, 2024 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000051502 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 22, 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000051502 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 22, 2024 | Sep 12, 2024 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000051501 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 16, 2023 | Mar 22, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000051501 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 22, 2023 | Nov 12, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000051501 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 22, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000051500 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 6, 2022 | Mar 22, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000051500 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 22, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000051500 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 22, 2022 | Sep 6, 2022 | REPLACED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002998-02 | BIPD | — | May 23, 2021 | Mar 22, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002998-02 | BIPD | — | Mar 22, 2021 | May 23, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002998-01 | BIPD | — | Mar 22, 2020 | Mar 22, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002998-00 | BIPD | — | Feb 6, 2020 | Mar 22, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002998-00 | BIPD | — | Mar 22, 2019 | Feb 6, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00472297 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 22, 2019 | REPLACED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0006382-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0006382-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 27, 2026
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Feb 24, 2026insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 24, 2025
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Mar 22, 2025insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 5, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 12, 2024
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Nov 11, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 5, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 13, 2024
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Sep 12, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 22, 2024insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 21, 2024
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Nov 12, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 17, 2023
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Oct 16, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 22, 2023
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Mar 22, 2023insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 7, 2022
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Sep 6, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 22, 2022
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Mar 22, 2022insuranceCANCEL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 23, 2021insuranceCANCEL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 29, 2021
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Mar 24, 2021
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Mar 22, 2021insuranceCANCEL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 23, 2020
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Mar 22, 2020insuranceCANCEL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 6, 2020insuranceCANCEL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 15, 2020
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Mar 22, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2019
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Mar 1, 2019insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Mar 5, 2018
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Mar 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Mar 21, 2017
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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| CONEJO IF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| CONEJO CVEF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 2 | 2 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| SB CARSON SCALES | CA | 2 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| WB PERALTA CVEF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| SMITH VALLEY | NV | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC011017
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SAFEPOINT INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 32,005 carriers served
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20 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify CARTAGE WEST 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.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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