CHEN TRANSPORTATION INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 50.0% vs 23.4% national (+26.6 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CHEN TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 3444321) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): YACHAO CHEN (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 50.0% vs 23.4% national (+26.6 pts). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3444321/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsurancePLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INCPolicy effective Aug 20, 2021
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1119500ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 16 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 100% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
CHEN TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in CHINO HILLS, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3444321. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 16 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
CHEN TRANSPORTATION INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Chino Hills, CA. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 86% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (1) and AZ (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.47(e) (Slack adjuster defective) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
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) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 5, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 12 | |
| Great Dane | 4 | |
| Utility | 3 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Lufk | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 18.00 | 18 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82329794 | Aug 5, 2024 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 82146956 | Jul 12, 2024 | AZ | 3 | BENSON AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81123446 | Mar 11, 2024 | TN | 3 | KNOXVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83886567 | Mar 2, 2024 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80932084 | Feb 21, 2024 | CA | 2 | RAINBOW IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
| 80160357 | Nov 9, 2023 | OK | 2 | BECKHAM POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.48(a) | Yes |
| 79690979 | Sep 15, 2023 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 79627810 | Sep 10, 2023 | AR | 2 | ar-crawford-county(alma-west-stn) |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 79590774 | Sep 4, 2023 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.24(d), 391.11(b)(2), 392.2 | No |
| 79335748 | Aug 5, 2023 | NM | 2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79302012 | Aug 2, 2023 | AR | 3 | ar-crawford-county(alma-east-stn) |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79228468 | Jul 23, 2023 | CA | 3 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78927361 | Jun 15, 2023 | CA | 2 | RAINBOW IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78666500 | May 17, 2023 | AZ | 1 | TOPOCK PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 86179427 | May 16, 2023 | NM | 1 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78521280 | May 3, 2023 | AZ | 2 | INTERSTATE 40 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.17(c), 390.21T(c), 395.22(g) | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA2024041052 | Apr 9, 2024 | LA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA5502305293 | Oct 16, 2023 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0213415333 | Dec 6, 2021 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2020 | MC1119500-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI001549-01 | 91X | $750,000 | Aug 20, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI001549-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 20, 2020 | Aug 20, 2021 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 3 | 1 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| BENSON AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| INTERSTATE 40 | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| TOPOCK PORT OF ENTRY | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| BECKHAM POE | OK | 1 | 1 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(2) | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1119500
common · ACTIVE · MC
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PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC
91X policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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16 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify CHEN TRANSPORTATION INC
- 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.
- 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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