WHIRLWIND TRANSPORTATION INC

USDOT 3456643 • 917 E 12TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90021

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,456,643
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
4242078809
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
481,119
Physical Address
917 E 12TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90021
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 33.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 26.6 percentage points above average.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

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

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Sep 24, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1126969REVOKEDSep 30, 2025Sep 30, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA81001341ON FILESep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2025

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA71002506CANCELLEDDec 14, 2023Sep 24, 2024
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA71002506CANCELLEDSep 24, 2023Dec 14, 2023
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQCAD-103578-03CANCELLEDSep 24, 2022Sep 24, 2023
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQCAD-103578-02REPLACEDSep 24, 2021Sep 24, 2022
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQCAD-103578-01CANCELLEDFeb 2, 2021Sep 24, 2021
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQCAD-103578-01CANCELLEDDec 10, 2020Feb 2, 2021
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQCAD-103578-01CANCELLEDSep 24, 2020Dec 10, 2020

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA81001341BIPD/PrimarySep 24, 2025Sep 24, 2025
CANCELSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA71002506BIPD/PrimarySep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024
CANCELSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA71002506BIPD/PrimaryDec 14, 2023Dec 14, 2023
CANCELQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQCAD-103578-03BIPD/PrimarySep 24, 2023Sep 24, 2023
TERM/REPLQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQCAD-103578-02BIPD/PrimarySep 24, 2022Sep 24, 2022
CANCELQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQCAD-103578-01BIPD/PrimarySep 24, 2021Sep 24, 2021
CANCELQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQCAD-103578-01BIPD/PrimaryFeb 2, 2021Feb 2, 2021
CANCELQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQCAD-103578-01BIPD/PrimaryDec 10, 2020Dec 10, 2020

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-1126969INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (7 events)

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Authority Action History (7 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1126969COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 28, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 27, 2024
MC1126969COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 17, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 24, 2023
MC1126969COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 28, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 25, 2023
MC1126969COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 30, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 17, 2021
MC1126969COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 6, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 12, 2021
MC1126969COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 13, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 27, 2020
MC1126969MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 30, 2020REVOKEDSep 30, 2025

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
57%
Unsafe Driving
21%

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

Inspections
21
Violations
71
14 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
19.0%
Driver OOS %
33.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
6

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

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

Inspection Activity Map

6 states21 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (71 violations from 21 inspections)

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Violation Summary (71 violations from 21 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.30(b)(2)395.30(b)(2)70Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service54Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective404Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)21Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.11(b)(2)CDL suspended/revoked2010Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.30-BBattery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.10Vehicle Maintenance
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:392.22(a)Emergency warning devices not displayed104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22(b)Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(a)(4)393.95(a)(4)10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(k)(2)ELD malfunction / not functional115Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation10Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
19.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-4.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
33.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+26.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.38vs nat'l 1.80
+1.58 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
May 27, 202584804925IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR8393.9, 392.2W, 393.78Yes
Dec 17, 202483433627LOMA COCOLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER8393.45D-B, 393.45D-BAAL, 396.3A1-BNMHYes
Nov 26, 202483278777LOS ANGELESCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 26, 202483278778LOS ANGELESCALevel 5KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 24, 202483282149QUARTZSITE AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR11393.11A1-LCHL, 393.30-B, 393.55C1Yes
Sep 20, 202482756016ROADSIDELALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER4392.2, 392.22(a), 392.22(b)Yes
Aug 15, 202482404330AT INTERSECTION OF I-10 AND INMLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 12, 202482415894CASA GRANDE AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR18395.30(b)(2), 392.2, 396.17(c)Yes
Apr 20, 202481420711LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3395.24(d), 393.45(d), 393.45Yes
Nov 19, 202380203708ROADSIDELALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1395.8(a)(1)Yes
Sep 10, 202379693939ROADSIDELALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER3395.8(e)(1), 395.8(a)(1), 396.9(d)(2)Yes
Aug 4, 202379344348INTERSTATE 19AZLevel 2KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8(a)(1)Yes
Jul 29, 202379284107INTERSTATE 10AZLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR3391.11(b)(2), 395.8(k)(2), 393.78Yes
Jul 28, 202379279473SCALESLALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2395.8(a)(1), 391.11(b)(2)No
Jul 10, 202379109377LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 22, 202378975811I-10 ENMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jun 1, 202378812240ROADSIDEAZLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER2395.24(d), 395.8(e)(1)No
Jun 1, 202378845543RoadsideCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 1, 202378845541RoadsideCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 1, 202378845542RoadsideCALevel 5KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 2, 202378575629US 77 RIVIERATXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9(a), 393.78, 396.17(c)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

9 total · 66.7% OOS
2024-042025-05
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (6 records)

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Crash History (6 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 26, 2024FLINJURY01JUPITERSB STATE ROAD 91 (FLORIDA TURNPIKE)...FG7703WHIRLWIND TRANSPORTATION INC
Jan 18, 2024MSTOW00CLINTON20...FG7703WHIRLWIND TRANSPORTATION INC
Dec 10, 2023TXTOW00NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...GS9454WHIRLWIND TRANSPORTATION INC
Apr 30, 2023AZTOW00UNKNOWNI-10 EXIT 45 J-RAMP@M045J...749952WHIRLWIND TRANSPORTATION INC
Dec 14, 2022ARINJURY02RURAL(MISSISSIPPI COUNTY)I55N...155657WHIRLWIND TRANSPORTATION INC
Nov 26, 2022TXTOW00NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...428531WHIRLWIND TRANSPORTATION INC

Compliance Timeline

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

Sep 30, 2025
Authority
Sep 24, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 24, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 26, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in FL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 18, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 14, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 10, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 24, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 30, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in AZ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 14, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in AR
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Nov 26, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 24, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 24, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 2, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 10, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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