STRONG DOLPHIN TRANSPORTATION INC
STRONG DOLPHIN TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in MURRIETA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3496623. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 30.0%. 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. 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.
STRONG DOLPHIN TRANSPORTATION INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Murrieta, CA. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 36.4% 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.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 120% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (11 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
36.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (89.3% of violations); top code 393.75(a)(3) (Tire-flat and/or audible air leak) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Coen are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 1, 2025 to May 1, 2026 (365 days)
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) | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | May 4, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 15 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 | |
| Coen | 1 | |
| Fonta | 1 | |
| Kenworth | 1 | |
| Monn | 1 | |
| Stoughton | 1 | |
| Vanguard | 1 |
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 (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87770695 | May 4, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86982250 | Feb 5, 2026 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 85474785 | Aug 8, 2025 | CA | 5 | MURRIETA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84967403 | Jun 12, 2025 | CA | 3 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84733621 | May 18, 2025 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.47E, 393.9A-LFTSI | Yes |
| 84221012 | Mar 21, 2025 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.209D-STPAL, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 82983013 | Oct 21, 2024 | CA | 2 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 82982953 | Oct 21, 2024 | CA | 3 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82086652 | Jul 9, 2024 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.75(b), 393.75(a)(3), 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
| 81573011 | May 7, 2024 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81572534 | May 7, 2024 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.95(a) | Yes |
| 81560347 | May 6, 2024 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | No |
| 81356127 | Apr 12, 2024 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80681211 | Jan 22, 2024 | CA | 2 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80605089 | Jan 12, 2024 | CA | 3 | TEMECULA AREA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80098614 | Nov 3, 2023 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78500890 | Apr 26, 2023 | CA | 2 | RAINBOW IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2021 | MC1152613 | Common (Property) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2021 | MC1152613-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | IML20266280-174B | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 365 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 1, 2025 to May 1, 2026 | |||||
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | IML20246280-174B | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | IML20236300-827A | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2023 | May 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04340582 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2022 | May 6, 2023 | REPLACED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0014221-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2021 | Feb 3, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 1, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 365 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 1, 2026)
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May 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 6, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 7, 2022
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Feb 3, 2022insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Apr 26, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 12 | 3 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| MURRIETA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| TEMECULA AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1152613
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INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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