PEARL FREIGHT SERVICES INC
USDOT 3125585 • 5627 W CAMELBACK RD, PHOENIX, AZ, 85031
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-090337 | REVOKED | Mar 4, 2024 | Mar 4, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA020061523 | ON FILE | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 23, 2024 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA020061522 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2022 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS116216 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2021 | Feb 23, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN281903 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT002728-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1626630 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1626630 | REPLACED | May 31, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA020061523 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2024 | Feb 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA020061522 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS116216 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2022 | Feb 23, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN281903 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT002728-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1626630 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1626630 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-090337 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC090337 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2023 |
| MC090337 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2022 |
| MC090337 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2021 |
| MC090337 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 28, 2020 |
| MC090337 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 11, 2018 | REVOKED | Mar 4, 2024 |
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 (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 16 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from 16 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.11B4-DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.7(a) | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 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
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CERRITOS | RT 91/600ft W of ARTESIA BL | ...BT5426 | PEARL FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Aug 16, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | EL PASO | 26 INTERSTATE | ...G05224 | PEARL FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Nov 19, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SWEETWATER | 244 INTERSTATE 20 | ...658582 | PEARL FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| May 12, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records