DC AUTO TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3001374 • 1221 E ALEXANDER AVE, TACOMA, WA, 98421
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-024265 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 6, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 016-93-5938 | ON FILE | Oct 4, 2024 | Oct 4, 2025 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA23MOT02265200 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2023 | Oct 4, 2024 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA23MOT02265200 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA23MOT02265200 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 169118001 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2022 | Oct 4, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0070692 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2022 | Nov 27, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0041647 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2021 | Nov 24, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0041647 | REPLACED | Oct 14, 2021 | Oct 7, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0041647 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP52821 00 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2020 | Mar 6, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XNX-FINFR1905408-115 | CANCELLED | Nov 6, 2019 | Mar 6, 2020 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | WAT111076 | CANCELLED | Nov 6, 2018 | Nov 6, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7871020 | REPLACED | Jul 12, 2018 | Nov 6, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6150079 | REPLACED | May 16, 2017 | Jul 12, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6150079 | NAME CHANGED | May 16, 2017 | Aug 13, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 016-93-5938 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2025 | Oct 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA23MOT02265200 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA23MOT02265200 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2024 | Jan 16, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA23MOT02265200 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 169118001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2023 | Oct 4, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0070692 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2022 | Nov 27, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0041647 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2022 | Nov 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0041647 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2022 | Oct 7, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0041647 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP52821 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2021 | Mar 6, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | XNX-FINFR1905408-115 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2020 | Mar 6, 2020 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | WAT111076 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2019 | Nov 6, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7871020 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2018 | Nov 6, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6150079 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2018 | Aug 13, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6150079 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2018 | Jul 12, 2018 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC024265 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2025 |
| MC024265 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2023 |
| MC024265 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2022 |
| MC024265 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2021 |
| MC024265 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2021 |
| MC024265 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2020 |
| MC024265 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2019 |
| MC024265 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2018 |
| MC024265 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 24, 2017 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2024 | Intrastate Out of Service | ACTIVE | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Jan 25, 2022 | Intrastate Out of Service | ACTIVE | Jan 26, 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
17 states • 68 inspections
Violation Summary (54 violations from 68 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| 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:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:386.83(a)(1) | Operating after OOS order - carrier | 1 | 1 | 10 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(e) | 390.21T(e) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
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 (68 inspections)
Showing 50 of 68
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | US101 SB/2285ft S SHEFFIELD DR | ...686276 | DC AUTO TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 7, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIAMI | INTERSTATE 95 NORTH RAMP TO | ...707794 | DC AUTO TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 28, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 6 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.349038/-118.538833 | ...263013 | DC AUTO TRANSPORT LLC |
| Feb 4, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT99 NB/.22m S/VICTOR RD | ...263013 | DC AUTO TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 11, 2021 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-10@M042 | ...203137 | DC AUTO TRANSPORT LLC |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records