EL CHEAPO LIFTS INC
DBA: EL CHEAPO LIFTS
Joins 6 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Sep 25, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — EL CHEAPO LIFTS INC (USDOT 3148268) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3148268/ As of: Sep 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 9.1% (better). n=88767 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 13 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 16.67% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 88,767 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 (10 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Sep 21, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 6 | |
| Western Star | 2 | |
| Ford | 1 | |
| Jlg | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 1.53 | 2 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 1.80 | 2 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 3.33 | 3 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89059299 | Sep 21, 2026 | CA | 3 | CONEJO IF |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88259404 | Jun 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | CONEJO IF |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 390.3E3-MC | No |
| 87769139 | May 5, 2026 | CA | 2 | CONEJO IF |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.130C-CHVE | No |
| 85806166 | Sep 17, 2025 | CA | 3 | 10 WB WOF AZUSA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLDL | Yes |
| 85507975 | Aug 15, 2025 | CA | 3 | RIVERSIDE AREA |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 83617508 | Jan 14, 2025 | CA | 3 | CONEJO CVEF |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 82307069 | Aug 5, 2024 | CA | 3 | CASTAIC IF |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81964694 | Jun 24, 2024 | CA | 1 | CONEJO CVEF |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2, 393.47(e) | No |
| 80279977 | Nov 30, 2023 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.60(c), 390.21T(b) | No |
| 79961485 | Oct 19, 2023 | CA | 1 | ca-sr-241-s/b-at-windyridge |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79012938 | Jun 27, 2023 | CA | 2 | CHP BALDWIN PARK |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 78909212 | Jun 2, 2023 | CA | 1 | WB PERALTA SCALE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 78548072 | May 4, 2023 | CA | 2 | CHP BALDWIN PARK |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONEJO IF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| CHP BALDWIN PARK | CA | 2 | 0 |
| CONEJO CVEF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| 10 WB WOF AZUSA | CA | 1 | 1 |
| RIVERSIDE AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| WB PERALTA SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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