TRICAL TRANSPORTATION CO
TRICAL TRANSPORTATION CO is a motor carrier based in SANTA MARIA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3292448. 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 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file. 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.
TRICAL TRANSPORTATION CO is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Santa Maria, CA. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% 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 and enterprise.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 75% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (5) and US (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Kenworth, Great Dane, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 338,685 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 3, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 6 | |
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Wabash National | 4 | |
| Peterbilt | 3 |
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 (11 rows) View all 11 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85146186 | Jul 3, 2025 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85063574 | Jun 22, 2025 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84356324 | Apr 4, 2025 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83578391 | Jan 5, 2025 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 81833502 | Jun 7, 2024 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81638124 | May 16, 2024 | US | 2 | OTAY MESA CHP INSPECTION FCLTY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81481275 | Apr 23, 2024 | US | 3 | SAN DIEGO CA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81273194 | Apr 1, 2024 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79646804 | Sep 10, 2023 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11 | No |
| 78640292 | May 15, 2023 | US | 3 | SAN DIEGOCA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78567540 | May 6, 2023 | US | 3 | SAN DIEGOCA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2019 | MC1042857 | Enterprise | PENDING | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2019 | MC1042857-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC 3256914 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC 3254308 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2024 | Jun 23, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3251696 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2023 | Jun 24, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3248796 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 24, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3245538 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 24, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3242659 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2020 | Jun 24, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3239994 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2019 | Jun 24, 2020 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 23, 2025insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 12, 2025
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Jun 24, 2024
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Jun 24, 2024insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 24, 2023insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 23, 2023
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Jun 24, 2022insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 21, 2022
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Jun 24, 2021
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Jun 24, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 24, 2020insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 18, 2020
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Jul 10, 2019
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTAY MESA IF | CA | 6 | 0 |
| SAN DIEGOCA | US | 2 | 0 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| OTAY MESA CHP INSPECTION FCLTY | US | 1 | 0 |
| SAN DIEGO CA | US | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1042857
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How to verify TRICAL TRANSPORTATION CO
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- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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