HAPPY FREIGHT INC
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, 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 · 729 days Apr 23, 2024 → Apr 22, 2026
- 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 — HAPPY FREIGHT INC (USDOT 2998763) 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 Officer(s): HAPPY HAPPY (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 729 days — Apr 23, 2024 → Apr 22, 2026 • 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 · $1,000,000 — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2998763/ 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 11.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281701 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.
Fleet size changes
- Drivers +1 (3 → 4) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. · 91X · $1,000,000
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. · BIPD/Primary · $1,000,000
2 active policies
Company profile
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InsuranceREDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Apr 22, 2026
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC022947ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 24 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 5.88% | — |
| 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
HAPPY FREIGHT INC is a motor carrier based in RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2998763. 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 2 power units and 4 drivers, with 24 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.1%. 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.
HAPPY FREIGHT INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 3 drivers, based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 6.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (5) and AZ (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
6.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (70.6% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,701 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 23, 2024 to Apr 22, 2026 (729 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 3 4FMCSA 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) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 2, 2024 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 13, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 18, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 23 | |
| Wabash National | 12 | |
| Great Dane | 7 | |
| Vangu | 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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 16.82 | 17 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 4.91 | 5 | — | 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 (24 rows) View all 24 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88178025 | Jun 18, 2026 | OK | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88186865 | Jun 17, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 87852137 | May 13, 2026 | NM | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45B2UV | No |
| 87424388 | Mar 24, 2026 | CA | 5 | ca-11475-penrose-st.-sun-valley |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 87399888 | Mar 24, 2026 | CA | 5 | ca-11475-penrose-st.-sun-valley |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86899490 | Jan 23, 2026 | TX | 1 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45PC, 393.9, 393.11TT | Yes |
| 86138949 | Oct 24, 2025 | AR | 3 | FOREMAN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 85933960 | Sep 30, 2025 | AZ | 2 | MARANA AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11A1-CSURR | No |
| 85447304 | Aug 7, 2025 | AZ | 2 | FLAGSTAFF AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.60E, 393.55C1-B | No |
| 84871656 | Jun 3, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 395.24 | No |
| 84705362 | May 15, 2025 | AZ | 1 | PARKS AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.47A-BCLMBD | No |
| 84213073 | Mar 21, 2025 | AZ | 2 | GOLDEN VALLEY AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.17C-PI, 393.48A-BIBD, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 84064797 | Feb 18, 2025 | CA | 5 | 11475 PENROSE AVE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84063862 | Feb 18, 2025 | CA | 5 | 11475 PENROSE AVE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83544683 | Jan 5, 2025 | TN | 3 | NASHVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83078744 | Nov 1, 2024 | CA | 2 | BLACKROCK PLATFORM SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 82834620 | Oct 2, 2024 | LA | 3 | LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82149683 | Jul 18, 2024 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81390698 | Apr 17, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-eb-80-e/of-scales |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80831242 | Feb 9, 2024 | CA | 3 | I-5 SB SO 2000 FT LVL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80734557 | Jan 27, 2024 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 79734914 | Sep 22, 2023 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79722840 | Sep 21, 2023 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 395.15(i)(9), 393.47(a) | No |
| 79617707 | Sep 7, 2023 | MS | 2 | FULTON WEST |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX5QHGHQE1VF | Apr 30, 2020 | TX | 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 (8 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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| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM069256-01 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 22, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM069256-01 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | Apr 22, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 729 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 23, 2024 to Apr 22, 2026 | ||||||
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN325800 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 23, 2022 | Apr 23, 2024 | REPLACED |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0016575 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 23, 2021 | Apr 23, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP53302 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 23, 2020 | Apr 23, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP43037 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 23, 2019 | Apr 23, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP32029 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 23, 2018 | Apr 23, 2019 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 24, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 23, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 23, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 729 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 22, 2026)
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Apr 26, 2022
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Apr 23, 2022insuranceCANCEL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Apr 27, 2021
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Apr 23, 2021insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 23, 2020
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Apr 23, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 25, 2019
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Apr 23, 2019insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 6, 2018
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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| 11475 PENROSE AVE | CA | 2 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 0 |
| FOREMAN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| FLAGSTAFF AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| GOLDEN VALLEY AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| MARANA AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| PARKS AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| BLACKROCK PLATFORM SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC022947
common · ACTIVE · MC
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REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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24 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify HAPPY FREIGHT 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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