OWL TRANSPORT INC
FONTANA, CA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — OWL TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 3526928) 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 Officer(s): JAIPAL CHOUDMARY (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3526928/ As of: Jul 17, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). 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 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 19.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197557 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.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 27, 2026
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1172704ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 5 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 71 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 12.73% | 12.73% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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
OWL TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in FONTANA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3526928. 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 5 power units and 6 drivers, with 71 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 19.4%. 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.
OWL TRANSPORT INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 6 drivers, based in Fontana, CA. Across 58 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 24.1% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
58 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 625% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NM (14) and AR (10), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
24.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (38.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 12 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and CIMC are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,557 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 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 |
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| New Mexico (NM) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 10 | 3 | 30.0% | May 31, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 7 | 4 | 57.1% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 7, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 8, 2024 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 24, 2024 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 4, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 28, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 69 | |
| Utility | 21 | |
| CIMC | 8 | |
| Vanguard | 8 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 4 | |
| Stoughton | 4 | |
| Great Dane | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.28 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 19 | — | 2.16 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | — | 11.42 | 11 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | — | 4.39 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (71 rows) View all 71 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88403245 | Jul 14, 2026 | CA | 5 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88402765 | Jul 14, 2026 | CA | 5 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88402475 | Jul 14, 2026 | CA | 5 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88402473 | Jul 14, 2026 | CA | 5 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88010732 | May 31, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86990680 | Feb 7, 2026 | LA | 3 | HAMMOND LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86693361 | Dec 30, 2025 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86476270 | Dec 2, 2025 | AZ | 2 | ASH FORK AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLFC | Yes |
| 86359005 | Nov 18, 2025 | LA | 3 | BREAUX BRIDGE LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86248887 | Nov 4, 2025 | AZ | 3 | BUCKEYE AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 85968295 | Oct 4, 2025 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9TS, 393.205C | No |
| 85923301 | Sep 29, 2025 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 85810768 | Sep 17, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85580006 | Aug 24, 2025 | AR | 1 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.47E, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.53B-B | No |
| 85425688 | Aug 6, 2025 | LA | 3 | LIVINGSTON LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 85314267 | Jul 23, 2025 | AZ | 2 | CASA GRANDE AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.201A-FRSC, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.60E | Yes |
| 85132537 | Jul 3, 2025 | FL | 3 | CRESTVIEW FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85047969 | Jun 25, 2025 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8 | No |
| 84863099 | Jun 1, 2025 | NM | 2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2IN, 393.55E | No |
| 84850204 | May 30, 2025 | AR | 3 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.32B-ELDDFR | No |
| 84785774 | May 25, 2025 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84778410 | May 24, 2025 | AZ | 3 | YUMA AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 84661617 | May 12, 2025 | TN | 3 | DICKSON TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84641897 | May 9, 2025 | NM | 3 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84586619 | May 4, 2025 | CO | 3 | MONUMENT CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Yes |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA409176800X | Oct 8, 2024 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8602402872 | Sep 20, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003500490 | Jul 24, 2024 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OK2401005676 | Jan 14, 2024 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1004169194 | Sep 23, 2022 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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 | |
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| Dec 31, 2020 | MC1172704-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA91002044 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 27, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA91002044 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 24, 2025 | Feb 20, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA91002044 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 24, 2025 | Jan 27, 2026 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002937 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 3, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002937 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 24, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002937 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 24, 2024 | Feb 3, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71004094 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 2, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71004094 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71004094 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 23, 2023 | May 2, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101458 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2023 | Dec 23, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101458 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 23, 2022 | Feb 8, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP74369 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 23, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62770 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 19, 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62770 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2021 | Aug 19, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62770 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 23, 2020 | Jun 13, 2021 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 20, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 27, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 26, 2025
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Dec 24, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 27, 2024
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Dec 23, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 3, 2024
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Jul 3, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 2, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 17, 2024
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Dec 27, 2023
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Dec 23, 2023insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 8, 2023insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 23, 2023
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Dec 28, 2022
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Dec 23, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 23, 2021insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 22, 2021
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Aug 19, 2021insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 18, 2021
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Jun 14, 2021
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Jun 13, 2021insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 30, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 6 | 2 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 6 | 2 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 5 | 0 |
| COLTON | CA | 2 | 0 |
| CRESTVIEW FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 2 | 0 |
| ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| BIRMINGHAM AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| ALMA AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1172704
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,641 carriers served
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71 inspections
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5 reportable crashes
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How to verify OWL TRANSPORT INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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