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Critical regulatory warnings
  • Contract authority is currently revoked as of Aug 10, 1998 · Docket MC219709.
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 49 days (since Apr 1, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC

USDOT 305960 Active CORPORATION Based in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA

SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC is a corporation based in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 305960. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 12 power units and 13 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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 Overview

SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 13 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 28 years on FMCSA's records, based in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 100.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Power Units
12
Drivers
13
Inspections
8
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
3 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 86% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NV (1 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (83.3% of violations); top code 393.201A-FRCLS (Frame - cracked/loose/broken) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 13 drivers; Beal and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Apr 1, 2026 (49 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 100.0% vs 6.7% +93.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 6.00 vs 1.80 +4.20
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 18,702 carriers
Location & Contact
1526 EMERALD BAY RD
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
Phone: 5305411877
Registration
USDOT 305960
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 219,755 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 74,284 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
100%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 74,284 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +100 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 74,284 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +80 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 10, 1998 to Dec 8, 1998 (120 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 20, 1998 to Apr 21, 1998 (32 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-10 2025-10

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Nevada (NV) 1 1 100.0% Oct 27, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 5
Beal 3
Kenworth 3
Armo 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86198570 Oct 27, 2025 NV 2
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
6 393.201A-FRCLS, 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.201B-FR Yes
80459973 Dec 20, 2023 NV 2 nv-us50-w/b
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.9(a), 392.2 Yes
79697695 Sep 18, 2023 NV 3 nv-glenbrook,-nv
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79331459 Aug 4, 2023 NV 2
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79246886 Jul 25, 2023 NV 3
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
79203751 Jul 19, 2023 CA 3 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE AREA
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79203724 Jul 19, 2023 CA 3 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE AREA
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79203669 Jul 19, 2023 CA 3 HWY 88 AT HWY 89
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NV0251002029 Oct 27, 2025 NV 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
CA0006640920 Sep 9, 2014 CA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
CA100027705A May 2, 2000 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Aug 10, 1998 MC219709 Contract REVOKED Mar 20, 1998
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY 44311A BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 1998 Apr 1, 2026 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA YJ-810-236X8312-TIL-97 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 1997 May 22, 1998 CANCELLED
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. BUA 121634716 BIPD/Primary Oct 2, 1993 Dec 31, 1997 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 1, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Dec 8, 1998
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Aug 10, 1998
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Aug 10, 1998
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 120 days (through Dec 8, 1998)
  5. May 22, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  6. May 22, 1998
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  7. Mar 20, 1998
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Mar 20, 1998
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 32 days (through Apr 21, 1998)
  9. Dec 31, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
  10. Dec 31, 1997
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  11. Jul 22, 1992
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  12. Feb 14, 1990
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE AREA CA 2 0
HWY 88 AT HWY 89 CA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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  1. 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.
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  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC

Is SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 305960 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC's safety rating?
SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC had?
8 roadside inspections are on file for SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC's out-of-service rate?
SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC based?
SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1526 EMERALD BAY RD, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California 96150. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC have valid operating authority?
SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC operate?
SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC self-reports 12 power units and 13 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC had any crashes?
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SIERRA TAHOE READY MIX INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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