POTOSINOS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 3247151 • 1359 MAZATLAN ST, SALINAS, CA, 93905-4030
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1593879 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 26, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-014076 | ON FILE | Dec 22, 2024 | Mar 26, 2026 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-014076 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2024 | Dec 22, 2024 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-014076 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2024 | Jun 23, 2024 |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASCA001000204800 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2023 | Mar 26, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-014076 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-014076 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2024 | Dec 22, 2024 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-014076 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2024 | Jun 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000204800 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1593879 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2026 |
| MC1593879 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2024 |
| MC1593879 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2024 |
| MC1593879 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2024 |
| MC1593879 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 17, 2023 | — | Unknown |
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
2 states • 43 inspections
Violation Summary (80 violations from 43 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLLHOS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-BSB | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LSLO | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43B-BATV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.13C3-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | 1 | 1 | 9 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9a(a)(2) | Transporting passengers without authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
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 (43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 36.569510/-121.518260 | ...JE8186 | POTOSINOS TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 22, 2024 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNKNOWN | US-95@M027 | ...JK5231 | POTOSINOS TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 15, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 36.354258/-121.268826 | ...AX9424 | POTOSINOS TRUCKING |
| Jun 23, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT5 NB/1300ft S INGRAM CREEK RD | ...FJ7205 | POTOSINOS TRUCKING |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records