KANGAROO FREIGHT LINES INC is a motor carrier based in ELK GROVE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3089897. 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 10 power units and 11 drivers, with 71 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 22.7%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
KANGAROO FREIGHT LINES INC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 11 drivers, based in Elk Grove, CA. Across 39 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
39 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 22% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (15) and NV (7), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
15.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (41.0% of violations); top code 395.8E-HOSPD (False record of duty status) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 11 drivers; Great Dane, International, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 89,545 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 14 | 3 | 21.4% | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 25, 2024 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 20, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 23, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dane | 44 | |
| International | 42 | |
| Peterbilt | 15 | |
| Freightliner | 6 | |
| CIMC | 4 | |
| Vanguard | 3 | |
| Cimarron M | 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 (71 rows) View all 71 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86930211 | Jan 27, 2026 | NV | 3 | GARSON CHECKSITE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86694270 | Dec 30, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-e/b-i-94-@-zeeb |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| 86443156 | Nov 26, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2C | No |
| 86340414 | Nov 7, 2025 | NV | 3 | GARSON CHECKSITE |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 391.11B2-Q, 383.95A-LCDL, 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| 86247515 | Nov 4, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-i-680-nb-@-andrade-rd |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86198177 | Oct 30, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86018793 | Oct 10, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-w/b-w/of-hirschdale-rd |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLS4, 395.8F12-HOSM | No |
| 85974570 | Oct 4, 2025 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85840772 | Sep 19, 2025 | NE | 3 | NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUND |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A | No |
| 85712677 | Sep 7, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8D5-HOSF, 392.2-SLLML | No |
| 86018335 | Aug 15, 2025 | CA | 3 | EB ANTELOPE PLATFORM SCALE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.24D-ELDPT | No |
| 85497477 | Aug 14, 2025 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS CVEF |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85510473 | Aug 13, 2025 | UT | 3 | ECHO UT |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.8E-HOSPD, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85312656 | Jul 21, 2025 | CA | 5 | — |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.207A-SUBL | Yes |
| 85312655 | Jul 21, 2025 | CA | 5 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.3A1-TARPSWD, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 85312654 | Jul 21, 2025 | CA | 5 | — |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85049642 | Jun 24, 2025 | NV | 3 | WADSWORTH |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84801437 | May 27, 2025 | IA | 3 | I35 NB CLEAR LAKE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 84762979 | May 20, 2025 | WI | 1 | SOUTH RANGE WI |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.47E, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 84722238 | May 19, 2025 | CA | 2 | DONNER PASS IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9B-LRLIWR | Yes |
| 83799739 | Feb 5, 2025 | NV | 2 | nv-ir80-w/b-mm312-osino-checksite |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83600976 | Jan 13, 2025 | IA | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.24C2III, 393.55D2, 392.2UCR | No |
| 83490233 | Dec 26, 2024 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 83378680 | Dec 10, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-i80eb,-mm-159 |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9, 393.9TS, 395.24C2III | No |
| 83365525 | Dec 10, 2024 | NV | 3 | REGION 3 |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA2522200487 | Feb 11, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| WY0202014238 | Dec 12, 2020 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA4351900295 | Jan 22, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NV0190100733 | Jan 9, 2019 | NV | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2018 | MC071383 | Common (Property) | PENDING | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2018 | MC71383-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04874 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-CA-19-S0122755-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2024 | Jul 3, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-CA-19-S0122755-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2023 | Jul 3, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-CA-19-S0122755-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 | REPLACED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-CA-19-S0122755-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2023 | Nov 16, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP82156 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2023 | Jul 3, 2023 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP82156 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2022 | Apr 27, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP71832 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2022 | Jul 3, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP71832 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2021 | Mar 2, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP60713 00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2020 | Jul 3, 2021 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP60713 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2020 | Nov 6, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CALQ10551 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2020 | Jul 3, 2020 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP42213 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2019 | Feb 6, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP31425 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 6, 2018 | Feb 6, 2019 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP31425 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2018 | Oct 6, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP31425 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2018 | Mar 21, 2018 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 3, 2025
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Jul 3, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 3, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 16, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 23, 2023
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Oct 20, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 3, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 27, 2023insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 3, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2022
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Mar 2, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 3, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 6, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 2, 2020
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Jul 3, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG
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Feb 10, 2020
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Feb 6, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 6, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 6, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 5, 2018
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Mar 21, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 23, 2018
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Feb 16, 2018
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 7 | 1 |
| DONNER PASS CVEF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| GARSON CHECKSITE | NV | 2 | 1 |
| ECHO UT | UT | 2 | 1 |
| BENSON AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| EB ANTELOPE PLATFORM SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| WB 80 AT NYACK | CA | 1 | 0 |
| WESTBOUND ANTELOPE SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CORTEZ POE | CO | 1 | 0 |
| I35 NB CLEAR LAKE | IA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 1 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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