CAL CARTAGE TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS LLC
DBA: CALIFORNIA CARTAGE EXPRESS
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.
- FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
- 1 active operating authority
- Insurance on file · $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CAL CARTAGE TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 3035784) 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: $5,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3035784/ As of: Jul 19, 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 0.9% vs peer median 1.4% (better). Vehicle OOS 28.3% vs peer median 17.6% (worse). n=5453 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 · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
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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InsuranceNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PAPolicy effective Oct 1, 2025
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Process AgentCORPORATION SERVICE COMPANYBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC041929ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 166 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 54 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 464 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 294 | 294 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0.68% | 22.11% | — |
| 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
CAL CARTAGE TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in CAMDEN, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3035784. 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 166 power units and 166 drivers, with 464 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.3%. 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.
CAL CARTAGE TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS LLC is a large fleet, operating 166 power units and 166 drivers, based in Camden, NJ. Across 302 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.8% out-of-service rate, with 14 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
302 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 117% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (68) and WA (57), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
22.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (83.3% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 22 times, 6 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 166 power units (large fleet) and 166 drivers; Freightliner, CIMC, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 5,453 ACTIVE carriers operating 83–249 power units (±50% of this carrier's 166 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia (VA) | 66 | 9 | 13.6% | May 13, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 56 | 14 | 25.0% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 54 | 22 | 40.7% | May 12, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 40 | 3 | 7.5% | Jan 29, 2026 |
| US (US) | 22 | 7 | 31.8% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 14 | 5 | 35.7% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 14 | 3 | 21.4% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 10 | 2 | 20.0% | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 29, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 167 | |
| CIMC | 95 | |
| Volvo | 58 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 32 | |
| Peterbilt | 29 | |
| Unknown | 29 | |
| Hercules | 24 | |
| Kenworth | 19 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 12 | — | 0.24 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 22 | — | 1.34 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 146 | — | 5.79 | 6 | — | 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 (464 rows) View all 464 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88289317 | Jun 29, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 88191622 | Jun 19, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88047924 | Jun 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.126, 393.55C1 | Yes |
| 87984692 | May 26, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2UV, 396.3A1B | Yes |
| 87834150 | May 13, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87832519 | May 13, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87844869 | May 12, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87835108 | May 12, 2026 | WA | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.5B-L, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 87821448 | May 12, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87792528 | May 7, 2026 | VA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87783189 | May 6, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 87783063 | May 6, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87782931 | May 6, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.47E, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.53B-B | No |
| 87782798 | May 6, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87772338 | May 6, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 396.5B-L, 393.55E-B | No |
| 87770101 | May 5, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87763716 | May 5, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87763695 | May 5, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.47E, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.53B-B | No |
| 87763670 | May 5, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87763657 | May 5, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.55E-B | No |
| 87763649 | May 5, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45D-B | No |
| 87728354 | Apr 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | 11329 US90 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
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0 | — | No |
| 87660921 | Apr 22, 2026 | TX | 1 | SH-0288 IN HARRIS CO. (472-484 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 47E, 53B | No |
| 87592469 | Apr 15, 2026 | WA | 2 | FEDERAL WAY WA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 9A-LTSI, 45B2-B-AIR, 11A1-LSML | Yes |
| 87579826 | Apr 14, 2026 | AL | 2 | GREENVILLE AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 9A-LSML, 9A-LLPL, 95A4-EEUS | No |
Recent Crashes (54 rows) View all 54 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0010197919 | Jan 7, 2026 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX7C1FHQE1QK | Dec 23, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0010028333 | Sep 1, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009883830 | May 7, 2025 | GA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0250345203 | Feb 3, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108007702 | Jan 23, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0243425259 | Dec 4, 2024 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0004701580 | Sep 25, 2024 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009551997 | Jul 31, 2024 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX6XQEHQE1W3 | Jul 24, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107794545 | Jul 22, 2024 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX6W3AHQE135 | Jun 5, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009453990 | May 13, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009453959 | May 13, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0024522602 | Apr 11, 2024 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0240305328 | Jan 30, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0233425301 | Dec 8, 2023 | VA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0232355152 | Aug 21, 2023 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0231425294 | May 22, 2023 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008722710 | Sep 27, 2022 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008698112 | Sep 8, 2022 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008534348 | May 13, 2022 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0220485109 | Feb 17, 2022 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0213275235 | Nov 23, 2021 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0212825293 | Oct 9, 2021 | VA | 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 (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 480-53-58 | 91X | $5,000,000 | Oct 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MKLM7IM0054628 | 34 | — | Feb 1, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MKLM7IM0053859 | CARGO | — | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4805360 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MKLM7IM0053293 | CARGO | — | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MKLM7IM0053293 | CARGO | — | Feb 1, 2022 | Apr 14, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MKLM3IM0052979 | CARGO | — | Feb 1, 2021 | Mar 19, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MKLM3IM0052979 | CARGO | — | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4993268 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 2935940 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 8, 2017 | Oct 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Feb 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 14, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Mar 19, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Sep 15, 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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| 1501 E LOMITA BLVD WILMINGTON | CA | 40 | 3 |
| DU PONT WA | WA | 33 | 14 |
| PORTSMOUTH VA | VA | 24 | 2 |
| SAVANNAH GA | US | 23 | 8 |
| NORFOLK VA | VA | 17 | 5 |
| TACOMA WA | WA | 14 | 6 |
| IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE | TX | 11 | 4 |
| PORT WENTWORTH GA | GA | 10 | 7 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 8 | 1 |
| SUFFOLK VA | VA | 5 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 84 | 26 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 10 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 3 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 3 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 |
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Docket MC041929
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
91X policy on file
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MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
34 policy on file
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CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY
BOC-3 process agent · 565 carriers served
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464 inspections
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54 reportable crashes
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How to verify CAL CARTAGE TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS LLC
- 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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