C&A EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3205905 • 14428 PAINTER AVE, NORWALK, CA, 90650
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-1001212 | REVOKED | Jul 13, 2020 | Dec 16, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | BIPD/Primary | 31110-615787-23 | ON FILE | Oct 13, 2024 | Dec 7, 2024 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | WIC1003727-01 | ON FILE | Feb 6, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | BIPD/Primary | 31110-615787-23 | CANCELLED | Aug 16, 2024 | Oct 13, 2024 |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | BIPD/Primary | 31110-615787-23 | CANCELLED | Dec 7, 2023 | Aug 16, 2024 |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASCA001000178400 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASCA001000178400 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2022 | Feb 8, 2023 |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASCA001000178400 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 2022 | Jan 11, 2023 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WIC1003727-02 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2021 | Dec 6, 2022 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | WIC1003727-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2020 | Feb 6, 2021 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | WIC1003727-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2020 | Dec 6, 2020 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | WIC1003727-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 13, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | WIC1003727-00 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 6, 2019 | Jul 13, 2020 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0067214 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 2018 | Dec 6, 2019 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0067214 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2018 | Jan 9, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STAR MUTUAL RRG | 31110-615787-23 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2024 | Dec 7, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STAR MUTUAL RRG | 31110-615787-23 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2024 | Oct 13, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STAR MUTUAL RRG | 31110-615787-23 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000178400 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000178400 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2023 | Feb 8, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000178400 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2023 | Jan 11, 2023 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1003727-02 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1003727-01 | BIPD | Dec 6, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1003727-01 | BIPD | Feb 6, 2021 | Feb 6, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1003727-00 | BIPD | Dec 6, 2020 | Dec 6, 2020 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1003727-00 | BIPD | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 |
| NAMECHG | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1003727-00 | BIPD | Jul 13, 2020 | Jul 13, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0067214 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2020 | Jan 9, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0067214 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2019 | Dec 6, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1001212 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1001212 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1001212 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1001212 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 10, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1001212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2024 |
| MC1001212 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 5, 2024 | REVOKED | Dec 16, 2024 |
| MC1001212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2023 |
| MC1001212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2022 |
| MC1001212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2021 |
| MC1001212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2021 |
| MC1001212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2020 |
| MC1001212 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 21, 2020 | REVOKED | Aug 26, 2024 |
| MC1001212 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 12, 2018 | REVOKED | Jul 13, 2020 |
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
3 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (9 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | 87422133 | ROADSIDE | NV | Level 3 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 86670611 | MT. PASS IF | CA | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.45D-B, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 82798188 | RAINBOW IF | CA | Level 3 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 23, 2024 | 81465366 | EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.9(a), 393.55(e), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 81274600 | GRAPEVINE CVEF | CA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 20, 2023 | 79735563 | WB PERALTA SCALE | CA | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FONTANA | SIERRA AV/ 225 FT S OF EXCHANGE CLUB LN | ...FN4299 | C&A EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 17, 2022 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNKNOWN | I-10 NONCARD@M215 | ...FN4299 | C&A EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records