WHIRLWIND TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 3456643 • 917 E 12TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90021
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-1126969 | REVOKED | Sep 30, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81001341 | ON FILE | Sep 24, 2024 | Sep 24, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71002506 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2023 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71002506 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-103578-03 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2022 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-103578-02 | REPLACED | Sep 24, 2021 | Sep 24, 2022 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-103578-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 2, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-103578-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 10, 2020 | Feb 2, 2021 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-103578-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2020 | Dec 10, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81001341 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71002506 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2024 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71002506 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-103578-03 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2023 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-103578-02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2022 | Sep 24, 2022 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-103578-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-103578-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2021 | Feb 2, 2021 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-103578-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 10, 2020 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1126969 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1126969 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2024 |
| MC1126969 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2023 |
| MC1126969 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2023 |
| MC1126969 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2021 |
| MC1126969 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2021 |
| MC1126969 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2020 |
| MC1126969 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 30, 2020 | REVOKED | Sep 30, 2025 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 21 inspections
Violation Summary (71 violations from 21 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 5 | 4 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 2 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMH | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 | Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (21 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
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2024 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JUPITER | SB STATE ROAD 91 (FLORIDA TURNPIKE) | ...FG7703 | WHIRLWIND TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 18, 2024 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLINTON | 20 | ...FG7703 | WHIRLWIND TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 10, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...GS9454 | WHIRLWIND TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 30, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-10 EXIT 45 J-RAMP@M045J | ...749952 | WHIRLWIND TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 14, 2022 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RURAL(MISSISSIPPI COUNTY) | I55N | ...155657 | WHIRLWIND TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 26, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...428531 | WHIRLWIND TRANSPORTATION INC |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records