PLANET GOLDEN TRANSPORTATION INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 23.1% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 40.0% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PLANET GOLDEN TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 3502455) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 23.1% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 40.0% vs peer 0.00% On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3502455/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Driver OOS 23.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 40% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240167 same-size ACTIVE peers.
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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability filing
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
-
InsuranceMS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 16, 2025
-
Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
-
Operating AuthorityMC1156535ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 21 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 14.29% | 28.57% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
PLANET GOLDEN TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in ARCADIA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3502455. 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 21 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. 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.
PLANET GOLDEN TRANSPORTATION INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Arcadia, CA. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 28.6% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in AZ (5) and CA (5).
28.6% out-of-service rate, above the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (21.4% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Utility, and Van guard are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,167 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona (AZ) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 3, 2024 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 20 | |
| Utility | 9 | |
| Wabash National | 3 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| Vanguard | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.83 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 1.08 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 8.69 | 9 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 11.40 | 11 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (21 rows) View all 21 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88150130 | Jun 15, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLS1, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87292733 | Mar 13, 2026 | AZ | 2 | EHRENBERG AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| 86376930 | Nov 18, 2025 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86367866 | Nov 18, 2025 | AZ | 2 | SAN SIMON AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 395.24, 392.2-SLLIRP, 393.11A1-LCHL | No |
| 86274313 | Nov 7, 2025 | AZ | 1 | EHRENBERG AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 86162713 | Oct 25, 2025 | CA | 3 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2-SLLIRP, 395.8D9-HOSF | No |
| 86091731 | Oct 19, 2025 | AL | 3 | BIRMINGHAM AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 395.24 | No |
| 86101974 | Oct 18, 2025 | CA | 3 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85627033 | Aug 27, 2025 | AZ | 2 | CASA GRANDE AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLMF, 393.60C | No |
| 85536401 | Aug 14, 2025 | CA | 5 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85307150 | Jul 23, 2025 | NM | 3 | I-10 EB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2C | No |
| 85194107 | Jul 10, 2025 | AZ | 2 | YUMA AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 84928538 | Jun 5, 2025 | CA | 1 | MT PASS COMMERCIAL INSPECTION |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 83307757 | Dec 3, 2024 | MS | 2 | KEWANEE WB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 387.303B4, 392.2IN, 392.2FT | No |
| 81912854 | Jun 19, 2024 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 396.17(c), 395.24(d), 391.11(b)(2) | No |
| 81584906 | May 7, 2024 | AZ | 1 | SAN SIMON AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
10 | 395.8(e)(1), 393.45(b)(2), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 80305345 | Dec 3, 2023 | CA | 3 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79875511 | Oct 6, 2023 | AZ | 1 | INTERSTATE 10 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 393.45(d), 392.5(a)(3), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| 79808780 | Sep 28, 2023 | AZ | 3 | STATE ROUTE 202 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.16(a), 395.22(h)(4) | No |
| 79793522 | Sep 24, 2023 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 78363177 | Apr 14, 2023 | MS | 2 | ITAWAMBA COUNTY | — | 0 | — | No |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2020 | MC1156535-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSMDXCA-0007666-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 16, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00343010 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 18, 2023 | Oct 16, 2025 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00343010 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 16, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00343010 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 16, 2022 | Oct 16, 2023 | REPLACED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-103706-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 16, 2021 | Oct 16, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-103692-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 16, 2020 | Oct 16, 2020 | REPLACED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-103706-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 16, 2020 | Oct 16, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-103692-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 16, 2020 | Oct 16, 2020 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
-
Oct 16, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
-
Dec 18, 2023insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
-
Oct 16, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
-
Oct 16, 2022insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Oct 12, 2022
-
Oct 16, 2021insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Oct 13, 2021
-
Nov 2, 2020
-
Oct 16, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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 | 4 | 0 |
| EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | 2 | 2 |
| SAN SIMON AZ | AZ | 2 | 1 |
| BIRMINGHAM AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| CASA GRANDE AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| INTERSTATE 10 | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| STATE ROUTE 202 | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| YUMA AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| MT PASS COMMERCIAL INSPECTION | CA | 1 | 1 |
| ITAWAMBA COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 |
| 391.11(b)(2) | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a CMV | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page
-
California carriers
All carriers based in California
-
Arcadia carriers
Carriers based in Arcadia, CA
-
Stations in California
Where this carrier might be inspected
-
Docket MC1156535
common · ACTIVE · MC
-
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
-
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
-
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
-
ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
-
21 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
-
Fleet recall search
NHTSA recalls covering this fleet's vehicle years/makes
-
File a complaint
Open the FMCSA National Consumer Complaint form for this carrier
-
Carrier comparison tool
Side-by-side vs. other carriers
-
Certificate lookup
Look up any FMCSA authority by MC/MX/FF docket number
-
All state carrier directories
Browse carriers in every US/CA/MX jurisdiction
-
Insurance-lapse watch
Carriers with recent BMC-91 cancellation or reinstatement churn
-
How FMCSA safety ratings work
BASIC percentiles and compliance review context
-
BOC-3 process agents explained
Why every interstate carrier must file a process agent
-
FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
-
Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop