HIGHLANDER FREIGHT INC
USDOT 3055506 • 135 N WHITTIER AVE, FRESNO, CA, 93727
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-052148 | REVOKED | Jul 18, 2022 | Dec 18, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0400000196 | ON FILE | Aug 22, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5238959-2 | CANCELLED | Jul 4, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5238959-2 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2023 | Jul 4, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5238959-2 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2023 | May 3, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5238959-2 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5238959-2 | CANCELLED | Oct 13, 2022 | Jan 3, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5238959-2 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2022 | Oct 13, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5238959-1 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2022 | Jul 27, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5238959-1 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2022 | Aug 23, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5238959-1 | CANCELLED | Jun 2, 2022 | Jul 8, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5238959-1 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2021 | Jun 2, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5238959-1 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2021 | Oct 25, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5238959-1 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2021 | Oct 8, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5238959-0 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5238959-0 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2021 | Jun 10, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5238959-0 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2021 | Feb 10, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5238959-0 | CANCELLED | Nov 4, 2020 | Jan 8, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5238959-0 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2020 | Nov 4, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP51652 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2020 | Aug 7, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP51652 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2019 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP41330 00 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2019 | Oct 18, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP41330 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2019 | Aug 19, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP41330 00 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 18, 2018 | Feb 6, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP41330 00 | REPLACED | Oct 18, 2018 | Jan 3, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1587646 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2017 | Oct 18, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0400000196 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5238959-2 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5238959-2 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 4, 2023 | Jul 4, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5238959-2 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2023 | May 3, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5238959-2 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5238959-2 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5238959-2 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2022 | Oct 13, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5238959-1 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2022 | Aug 23, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5238959-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2022 | Jul 27, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5238959-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2022 | Jul 8, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5238959-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2022 | Jun 2, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5238959-1 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2021 | Oct 25, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5238959-1 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2021 | Oct 8, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5238959-0 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5238959-0 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 10, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5238959-0 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2021 | Feb 10, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5238959-0 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2021 | Jan 8, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5238959-0 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2020 | Nov 4, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51652 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2020 | Aug 7, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51652 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP41330 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2019 | Oct 18, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP41330 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2019 | Aug 19, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP41330 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2019 | Feb 6, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP41330 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2019 | Jan 3, 2019 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1587646 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2018 | Oct 18, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-052148 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-052148 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-052148 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-052148 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (21 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC052148 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 25, 2023 | REVOKED | Dec 18, 2023 |
| MC052148 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 17, 2023 | REVOKED | Aug 21, 2023 |
| MC052148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 8, 2023 |
| MC052148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2023 |
| MC052148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2023 |
| MC052148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2022 |
| MC052148 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 21, 2022 | REVOKED | Jul 10, 2023 |
| MC052148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 9, 2022 |
| MC052148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2021 |
| MC052148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2021 |
| MC052148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2021 |
| MC052148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2021 |
| MC052148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2020 |
| MC052148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2020 |
| MC052148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2020 |
| MC052148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2020 |
| MC052148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2019 |
| MC052148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2019 |
| MC052148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2019 |
| MC052148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2018 |
| MC052148 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 26, 2017 | REVOKED | Jul 18, 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 Map
9 states • 16 inspections
Violation Summary (39 violations from 16 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15(g)(1) | 395.15(g)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | 1 | 1 | 9 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9a(a)(2) | Transporting passengers without authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (16 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | St Francis Twp | I-70 | ...238230 | HIGHLANDER FREIGHT INC |
| Sep 10, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PRINCETON TWP | I-80 | ...212132 | HIGHLANDER FREIGHT INC |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events