- Common (Property) authority is currently revoked as of Apr 13, 2020 · Docket MC1028253.
THE HAPPY TRUCKER TRANSPORTATION LLC
THE HAPPY TRUCKER TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in PEORIA, AZ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3261511. 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 4 power units and 5 drivers, with 20 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 21.4%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
THE HAPPY TRUCKER TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 5 drivers, based in Peoria, AZ. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 17.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 467% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AZ (9) and CA (7), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
17.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (44.8% of violations); top code 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 179,652 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 13, 2020 to Feb 8, 2021 (301 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 3, 2020 to Feb 3, 2021 (306 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona (AZ) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Oct 29, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 10, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 19 | |
| Wabash National | 9 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 6 | |
| CIMC | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Kenworth | 1 | |
| Stoughton | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86672422 | Dec 23, 2025 | CA | 3 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86556995 | Dec 11, 2025 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 86340568 | Nov 10, 2025 | NV | 2 | SLOAN I-15 NB |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.25A-L | No |
| 86202730 | Oct 29, 2025 | AZ | 2 | ANTHEM AZ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 85500821 | Aug 13, 2025 | AZ | 3 | YUMA AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85226034 | Jul 14, 2025 | AZ | 2 | YUMA AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84266312 | Mar 26, 2025 | AZ | 2 | EHRENBERG AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| 84265608 | Mar 26, 2025 | AZ | 2 | PARKER AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.78A-WS, 393.11A1-CSURR | No |
| 84135805 | Mar 11, 2025 | AZ | 2 | LITCHFIELD PARK AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 393.95A4-EEUS, 395.24 | No |
| 84109526 | Mar 11, 2025 | CA | 1 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 84031112 | Mar 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | EB PERALTA SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TFL, 392.2-SLLMF, 393.9A-LFTSI | Yes |
| 83913075 | Feb 18, 2025 | CA | 1 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A1-TRPES, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.9A-LFTSI | Yes |
| 82550351 | Aug 27, 2024 | AZ | 2 | KINGMAN AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 82531194 | Aug 23, 2024 | AZ | 3 | DOUGLAS AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82411815 | Aug 16, 2024 | CA | 2 | BLACKROCK SCALES |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82166119 | Jul 18, 2024 | CA | 1 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81779545 | May 24, 2024 | AZ | 3 | EHRENBERG AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81273981 | Mar 30, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-needles-area-(ca/az)-stateline |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80957186 | Feb 21, 2024 | AZ | 2 | MARANA AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 80430621 | Dec 19, 2023 | CA | 2 | BLACKROCK SCALES |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.205(a), 392.2 | Yes |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | MC1028253 | Common (Property) | REVOKED | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2021 | MC1028253-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Apr 10, 2019 | MC1028253-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 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 | CA868791927 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA868791927 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT15378A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2024 | Feb 3, 2026 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA965687581 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2023 | Feb 3, 2024 | REPLACED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASA002752-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2022 | Feb 3, 2022 | REPLACED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASA002752-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASA002752-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2022 | Aug 19, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QAZD-104398-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2021 | Feb 3, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 306 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 3, 2020 to Feb 3, 2021 | |||||
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QAZD-99889-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2019 | Apr 3, 2020 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 3, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 3, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 3, 2023insuranceCANCEL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 31, 2023
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Aug 19, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 28, 2022
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Feb 3, 2022
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Feb 3, 2022insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 3, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 8, 2021
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Apr 13, 2020
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Apr 13, 2020authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 13, 2020authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 301 days (through Feb 8, 2021)
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Apr 3, 2020insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 3, 2020insurance gapCoverage gap: 306 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 3, 2021)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | 2 | 1 |
| YUMA AZ | AZ | 2 | 0 |
| BLACKROCK SCALES | CA | 2 | 1 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE | CA | 2 | 1 |
| ANTHEM AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| DOUGLAS AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| KINGMAN AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| LITCHFIELD PARK AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| MARANA AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify THE HAPPY TRUCKER TRANSPORTATION LLC
- 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.
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- 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.
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