MV CARGO EXPRESS INC

USDOT 3456181 • 121 ACAMAR, IRVINE, CA, 92618

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,456,181
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6264618313
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
120,000
Physical Address
121 ACAMAR, IRVINE, CA, 92618
Mailing Address
121 ACAMAR, IRVINE, CA, 92618-1054
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 28.6%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 21.9 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 4, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1126674ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT926747001ON FILEAug 4, 2023Aug 4, 2024

Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary926747001REPLACEDAug 4, 2022Aug 4, 2023
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWMC1874897CANCELLEDAug 4, 2020Aug 20, 2022
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWMC1874897REPLACEDAug 4, 2020Aug 4, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT926747001BIPD/PrimaryAug 4, 2024Aug 4, 2024
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.926747001BIPD/PrimaryAug 4, 2023Aug 4, 2023
TERM/CANCLWESCO INSURANCE COMPANYWMC1874897BIPD/PrimaryAug 20, 2022Aug 20, 2022
TERM/REPLWESCO INSURANCE COMPANYWMC1874897BIPD/PrimaryAug 4, 2022Aug 4, 2022

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1126674MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 10, 2020Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
80%
Unsafe Driving
77%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
21
Violations
72
15 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
23.8%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
28.6%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
3
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 21 of 21 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

10 states21 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (72 violations from 21 inspections)

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Violation Summary (72 violations from 21 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status5110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner50Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp40Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8EFalse record of duty status3010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate337Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)31Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.3E3-MC390.3E3-MC20General/Admin
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A-ELDFailing to keep RODS227Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D3Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24DELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1DLDSYELDriveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure) broken or missing11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSMLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55D1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TC-MC390.21TC-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
23.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
On par with national average
Driver OOS Rate
28.6%vs nat'l 6.7%
+21.9 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.43vs nat'l 1.80
+1.63 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (21 inspections)

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Inspection History (21 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 17, 202687321236IRONDALE ALALLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 31, 202586730666BUENA PARKCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.41-BNPBYes
Nov 23, 202586451563DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER2390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Oct 29, 202586208745IH 10 WB AT MP 678TXLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER15393.9, 395.8E, 393.11TUYes
Oct 18, 202586101539DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER8393.45B2-B-AIR, 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLEQPYes
Sep 3, 202585686178BUENA PARKCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7390.3E3-MC, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.11A1-LSLMYes
Aug 26, 202585613348DRAGOON AZAZLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER5393.11A1-CSURR, 393.78A-WS, 395.3A1-HOSPDYes
Aug 21, 202585567616I-10 EBNMLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER2395.8A-ELD, 392.2CYes
Jun 23, 202585015014JOPLIN MOMOLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER14395.8E-HOSPD, 395.24, 391.11B2-QYes
May 22, 202584816090SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.55D1No
May 10, 202586945832GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2395.8A-ELD, 393.75A3Yes
Mar 20, 202584203200BENSON AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.11A1-CSURR, 390.21TC-MC, 393.78A-WSNo
Feb 28, 202584022448GILA BEND AZAZLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1395.30B1-ELDDFRNo
Dec 12, 202483388176I80ILLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 3, 202483350366SMYRNA GAGALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLLRNo
Nov 11, 202483126359REST AREAALLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9No
Nov 8, 202483113011MYRTLE CREEK ORORLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER4396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLL, 395.24No
Nov 5, 202483128594WINSTON GAGALevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 20, 202482749100I-81 SOUTHBOUND WEIGH STATIONPALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER3395.8(e)(1)Yes
Nov 14, 202380172961TOPOCK PORT OF ENTRYAZLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1396.17(c)No
Sep 10, 202379829887I10WNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

19 total · 47.4% OOS
2024-092026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Compliance Timeline

4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Aug 4, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 4, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 20, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 4, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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