CARTAGE WEST INC

USDOT 2975113 • 14752 CRENSHAW BLVD STE 411, GARDENA, CA, 90249

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,975,113
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
4243409435
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
150,000
Physical Address
14752 CRENSHAW BLVD STE 411, GARDENA, CA, 90249
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Mar 22, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-011017ACTIVEUnknownFeb 27, 2026

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASCA001000051503ON FILEMar 22, 2025Feb 24, 2026
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDWIC1002998-02ON FILEMay 23, 2021Mar 22, 2022

Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASCA001000051502CANCELLEDNov 11, 2024Mar 22, 2025
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASCA001000051502REPLACEDSep 12, 2024Nov 11, 2024
SUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASCA001000051502REPLACEDSep 12, 2024Sep 12, 2024
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASCA001000051502CANCELLEDSep 12, 2024Dec 5, 2024
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASCA001000051502REPLACEDMar 22, 2024Sep 12, 2024
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASCA001000051502CANCELLEDMar 22, 2024Oct 5, 2024
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASCA001000051501CANCELLEDOct 16, 2023Mar 22, 2024
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASCA001000051501CANCELLEDMar 22, 2023Nov 12, 2023
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASCA001000051501REPLACEDMar 22, 2023Oct 16, 2023
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASCA001000051500CANCELLEDSep 6, 2022Mar 22, 2023
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASCA001000051500CANCELLEDMar 22, 2022Oct 1, 2022
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASCA001000051500REPLACEDMar 22, 2022Sep 6, 2022
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDWIC1002998-02CANCELLEDMar 22, 2021May 23, 2021
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDWIC1002998-01CANCELLEDMar 22, 2020Mar 22, 2021
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDWIC1002998-00CANCELLEDFeb 6, 2020Mar 22, 2020
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDWIC1002998-00CANCELLEDMar 22, 2019Feb 6, 2020
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA00472297REPLACEDMar 1, 2019Mar 22, 2019
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)BIPD/PrimaryCCA-0006382-01CANCELLEDMar 1, 2018Mar 1, 2019
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)BIPD/PrimaryCCA-0006382-00CANCELLEDMar 1, 2017Mar 1, 2018

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELAMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYASCA001000051503BIPD/PrimaryFeb 24, 2026Feb 24, 2026
CANCELAMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYASCA001000051502BIPD/PrimaryMar 22, 2025Mar 22, 2025
TERM/CANCLAMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYASCA001000051502BIPD/PrimaryDec 5, 2024Dec 5, 2024
TERM/REPLAMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYASCA001000051502BIPD/PrimaryNov 11, 2024Nov 11, 2024
TERM/CANCLAMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYASCA001000051502BIPD/PrimaryOct 5, 2024Oct 5, 2024
TERM/REPLAMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYASCA001000051502BIPD/PrimarySep 12, 2024Sep 12, 2024
TERM/REPLSUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYASCA001000051502BIPD/PrimarySep 12, 2024Sep 12, 2024
CANCELAMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYASCA001000051501BIPD/PrimaryMar 22, 2024Mar 22, 2024
TERM/CANCLAMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYASCA001000051501BIPD/PrimaryNov 12, 2023Nov 12, 2023
TERM/REPLAMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYASCA001000051501BIPD/PrimaryOct 16, 2023Oct 16, 2023
CANCELAMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYASCA001000051500BIPD/PrimaryMar 22, 2023Mar 22, 2023
TERM/CANCLAMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYASCA001000051500BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2022Oct 1, 2022
TERM/REPLAMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYASCA001000051500BIPD/PrimarySep 6, 2022Sep 6, 2022
CANCELWATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYWIC1002998-02BIPDMar 22, 2022Mar 22, 2022
CANCELWATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYWIC1002998-02BIPDMay 23, 2021May 23, 2021
CANCELWATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYWIC1002998-01BIPDMar 22, 2021Mar 22, 2021
CANCELWATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYWIC1002998-00BIPDMar 22, 2020Mar 22, 2020
CANCELWATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYWIC1002998-00BIPDFeb 6, 2020Feb 6, 2020
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA00472297BIPD/PrimaryMar 22, 2019Mar 22, 2019
CANCELDB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)CCA-0006382-01BIPD/PrimaryMar 1, 2019Mar 1, 2019
CANCELDB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)CCA-0006382-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 1, 2018Mar 1, 2018

Authority Action History (16 events)

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Authority Action History (16 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC011017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 28, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 27, 2026
MC011017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 24, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 24, 2025
MC011017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 8, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 12, 2024
MC011017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 9, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 13, 2024
MC011017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 26, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 21, 2024
MC011017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 16, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 17, 2023
MC011017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 23, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 22, 2023
MC011017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 6, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 7, 2022
MC011017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 23, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 22, 2022
MC011017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 26, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 29, 2021
MC011017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 23, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 24, 2021
MC011017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 24, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 23, 2020
MC011017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 10, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 15, 2020
MC011017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 4, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 1, 2019
MC011017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 2, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 5, 2018
MC011017MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 21, 2017Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
12%
Unsafe Driving
13%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
20
Violations
50
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
15.0%
Driver OOS %
5.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
May
7
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
4
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 20 of 20 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states20 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (50 violations from 20 inspections)

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Violation Summary (50 violations from 20 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued1118Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.3E3-MC390.3E3-MC20General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed21Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11A1-LBLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:387.301A387.301A10General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.30-BBattery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D390.21TE2IV-D10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2SLLHOSOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TC-MC390.21TC-MC10General/Admin

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
15.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-8.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.50vs nat'l 1.80
+0.70 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (20 inspections)

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Inspection History (20 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Dec 15, 202586575775N/B US-101 AT EL CAPITAN RCHCALevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Nov 6, 202586287625GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A3-TAOLYes
Nov 1, 202586227412RoadsideCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 1, 202586227413RoadsideCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.201D-FR, 393.78A-WSNo
Nov 1, 202586226483RoadsideCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45D-BNo
Oct 30, 202586210966CONEJO IFCALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK4390.3E3-MC, 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLNo
Aug 13, 202585486299DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLSOA, 395.8A1-HOSPNo
Jul 29, 202585365109CONEJO IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLLSOANo
Jul 25, 202585341482PERALTA SCALES E/BCALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLSOANo
Jun 25, 202585062202US-101 N/B CONEJO CVEFCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLSOA, 393.9A-HLLHNo
Jun 17, 202585049456SMITH VALLEYNVLevel 3CHEE INTERMODAL CHASSIS5392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 387.301ANo
Jun 12, 202584953000SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLSOANo
Jun 10, 202584928488CONEJO CVEFCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLSOANo
Jun 4, 202584877926CONEJO IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.30-B, 390.21TE2IV-D, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Jun 3, 202584905497GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLSOA, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Jun 3, 202584867967SB CARSON SCALESCALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.95A1, 392.2-SLLMF, 392.2-SLLSOANo
Apr 17, 202584444730SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLSOAYes
Apr 1, 202584297900CONEJO CVEFCALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.60C, 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLSOANo
Feb 4, 202583801521WB PERALTA CVEFCALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2SLLHOS, 392.2-SLLSOA, 392.2-SLLTCDYes
Jan 31, 202583753992SB CARSON SCALESCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21TC-MCNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

20 total · 20.0% OOS
2025-012025-12
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 8, 2021CATOW00LOS ANGELESRT110 NB/.28m S HARRY BRIDGES BL...565976CARTAGE WEST INC
Jun 17, 2019CATOW00

Compliance Timeline

24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 27, 2026
Authority
Feb 24, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 22, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 5, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 11, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 5, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 12, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 12, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 22, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 12, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 16, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 22, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 6, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 22, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Dec 8, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 23, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Mar 22, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Mar 22, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Feb 6, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Jun 17, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 22, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 1, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) • BIPD/Primary
Mar 1, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) • BIPD/Primary

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