SPARTAN TRANS INC
USDOT 3286775 • 1840 SHAW AVE, CLOVIS, CA, 93611
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-1040105 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 7, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG | BIPD/Primary | ATG-CA-0005113-22 | ON FILE | Mar 22, 2022 | Mar 22, 2023 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG | BIPD/Primary | ATG-CA-0005113-21 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2021 | Mar 22, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LZK-0001549-00 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2019 | Aug 2, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG | ATG-CA-0005113-22 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2023 | Mar 22, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG | ATG-CA-0005113-21 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2022 | Mar 22, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LZK-0001549-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2019 | Aug 2, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1040105 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1040105 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2023 |
| MC1040105 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2022 |
| MC1040105 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 2, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC1040105 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 11, 2019 | REVOKED | Aug 12, 2019 |
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit | ACTIVE | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Nov 18, 2019 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Jul 21, 2020 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
11 states • 31 inspections
Violation Summary (60 violations from 31 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR: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. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (31 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST DES MOINES | I-35 SB TO I-80 WB | ...KH4221 | SPARTAN TRANS INC |
| Oct 9, 2024 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Goodyear | Estrella Pkwy @ I-10 Exit 126 A-Ramp | ...297519 | SPARTAN TRANS INC |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records