CAL CARTAGE TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3035784 • DBA: CALIFORNIA CARTAGE EXPRESS • 2 COOPER STREET, CAMDEN, NJ, 08102
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-041929 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MKLM7IM0053859 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 4805360 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MKLM7IM0053293 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2022 | Apr 14, 2023 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MKLM7IM0053293 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MKLM3IM0052979 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2021 | Mar 19, 2022 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MKLM3IM0052979 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 4993268 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 2935940 | REPLACED | Sep 8, 2017 | Oct 1, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4805360 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MKLM7IM0053859 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MKLM7IM0053293 | CARGO | Apr 14, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MKLM7IM0053293 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4993268 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MKLM3IM0052979 | CARGO | Mar 19, 2022 | Mar 19, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MKLM3IM0052979 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 2935940 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC041929 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 15, 2017 | — | Unknown |
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
12 states • 439 inspections
Violation Summary (138 violations from latest 100 of 439 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached | 8 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 5 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201D | Frame accessories improperly attached | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:3AII | 3AII | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLIFTA | 2-SLLIFTA | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | 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:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:60D | 60D | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:11A1-CSURR | 11A1-CSURR | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:3A1-HOSPD | 3A1-HOSPD | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:8E-HOSPD | 8E-HOSPD | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9D2-FTF | 9D2-FTF | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:8A | 8A | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:75A3-TAOL | 75A3-TAOL | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9A-LIL | 9A-LIL | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.301A | 387.301A | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75B | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53BMAN | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSEF | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any loose broken or missing end fitting fastener | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSUJM | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any independent vertical movement between opposing yoke ends greater than 1/8 inch with hand pressure only. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-SGNCNB | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22B | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TT | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126B-CIM | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24A | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (439 inspections)
Showing 50 of 439
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PORT WENTWORTH | HIGHWAY 21 NEAR BONNY BRIDGE ROAD | ...048394 | CAL CARTAGE TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 23, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | S 0178 I 45 | ...U72200 | CAL CARTAGE TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 1, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DUBLIN | 441 SOUTH GA 31 PINE HILL RD | ...158216 | CAL CARTAGE TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS LLC |
| May 7, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PORT WENTWORTH | SR 21 SB NEAR BONNY BRIDGE RD WB | ...653069 | CAL CARTAGE TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 3, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORFOLK | 2500 BLOCK HAMPTON BOULEVARD | ...557002 | CALIFORNIA CARTAGE EXPRESS |
| Jan 23, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | BURGAW | 117 | ...776452 | CAL CARTAGE TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 4, 2024 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PORTSMOUTH CITY | WEST INTERSTATE 264 | ...557002 | CAL CARTAGE TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 25, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL BUTLER | I-65 | ...086461 | CALIFORNIA CARTAGE EXPRESS |
| Jul 31, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PORT WENTWORTH | SR-21 AT TRAVELERS WAY | ...Y11333 | CAL CARTAGE TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS LLC |
| Jul 24, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | N 16712 NOT REPORTED FWY | ...K75396 | CAL CARTAGE TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS LLC |
| Jul 22, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAINT PAULS | 95 | ...GX1298 | CALIFORNIA CARTAGE EXPRESS |
| Jun 5, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | E 500 EAST LP N | ...943022 | CAL CARTAGE TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS LLC |
| May 13, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORT WENTWORTH | STATE ROUTE 21 AT SONNY DIXON INTERCHANGE | ...421112 | CALIFORNIA CARTAGE EXPRESS |
| May 13, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORT WENTWORTH | STATE ROUTE 21 AT SONNY DIXON INTERCHANGE | ...049336 | CALIFORNIA CARTAGE TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS LLC |
| Apr 11, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHARLESTON | 526 | ...HS8000 | CALIFORNIA CARTAGE EXPRESS |
| Jan 30, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-95 NB | ...654194 | CALIFORNIA CARTAGE EXPRESS |
| Dec 8, 2023 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SUFFOLK | PORTSMOUTH BLVD | ...234801 | CALIFORNIA CARTAGE EXPRESS |
| Aug 21, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORTSMOUTH | 164 W- W NORFOLK BRIDGE | ...410395 | CALIFORNIA CARTAGE EXPRESS |
| May 22, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUFFOLK | RT 58 | ...445914 | CALIFORNIA CARTAGE EXPRESS |
| Sep 27, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORT WENTWORTH | BONNY BRIDGE RD AT SR 21 | ...384704 | CAL CARTAGE TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 8, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | BOURNE | ...L06555 | CALIFORNIA CARTAGE EXPRESS |
| May 13, 2022 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PORT WENTWORTH | JIMMY DELOACH PKWY 1.14 MILES SO SONNY DIXON INTER | ...390461 | CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION EPRESS LLC |
| Feb 17, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESAPEAKE CITY | INTERSTATE 64 | ...V84692 | CALIFORNIA CARTAGE EXPRESS |
| Nov 23, 2021 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORFOLK CITY | TERMINAL BLVD | ...V32291 | CALIFORNIA CARTAGE EXPRESS |
| Oct 9, 2021 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESAPEAKE CITY | I 64 WEST BOUND | ...GE2514 | CAL CARTAGE TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events