FINEST TRANS GROUP
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FINEST TRANS GROUP is a motor carrier based in ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3118412. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
FINEST TRANS GROUP is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Rowland Heights, CA. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (2) and AR (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (50.0% of violations); top code 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 (Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Vanr are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance & contact
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 282,997 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 20, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 7, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 7 | |
| Great Dane | 6 | |
| Vanguard | 1 |
Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86596685 | Dec 15, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-w/b-sr-60-e/of-gilman-springs |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85562687 | Aug 20, 2025 | AR | 3 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84910400 | Jun 7, 2025 | LA | 3 | MINDEN LA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 84747366 | May 20, 2025 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 395.34A1-ELDDFN | Yes |
| 82550884 | Aug 27, 2024 | AZ | 3 | TOPOCK AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8(a)(1), 395.24 | Yes |
| 82477862 | Aug 22, 2024 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79689711 | Sep 14, 2023 | CA | 1 | CAJON NORTHBOUND SCALES |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.3(a)(1), 396.5(b) | No |
| 78712969 | May 16, 2023 | CA | 3 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
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 (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA870214131 | 91X | Mar 4, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1261231217 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 4, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN369702 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2024 | Mar 4, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC100232-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2023 | Mar 4, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASA000401-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2022 | Mar 4, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASA000401-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2021 | Mar 4, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT002521-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2020 | Mar 4, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT002521-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2019 | Mar 4, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT600051-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 4, 2018 | Mar 4, 2019 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 4, 2026insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 26, 2026
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Mar 4, 2025insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 26, 2025
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Mar 5, 2024
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Mar 4, 2024insuranceCANCEL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 4, 2023insuranceCANCEL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2023
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Mar 4, 2022insuranceCANCEL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 28, 2022
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Mar 4, 2021
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Mar 4, 2021insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 4, 2020insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 28, 2020
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Mar 4, 2019
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Mar 4, 2019insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 20, 2018
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| TOPOCK AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| CAJON NORTHBOUND SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MINDEN LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC086557
Common · ACTIVE · MC
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
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How to verify FINEST TRANS GROUP
- 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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