CONNECTING FREIGHTS INC
USDOT 3538408 โข 6532 TRAILRIDE WAY, CITRUS HTS, CA, 95621
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1180501 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 5, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-04207 | ON FILE | Jan 8, 2025 | Jan 8, 2026 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-02751 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2025 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1811266 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2023 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASA000028-02 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2022 | Jan 8, 2023 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASA000028-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2021 | Jan 8, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04207 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2026 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02751 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1811266 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASA000028-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2023 | Jan 8, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASA000028-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2022 | Jan 8, 2022 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1180501 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2024 |
| MC1180501 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2023 |
| MC1180501 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2022 |
| MC1180501 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 14, 2021 | โ | Unknown |
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
19 states โข 32 inspections
Violation Summary (59 violations from 32 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 6 | 0 | โ | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C1II-ELDDLD | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input location description when prompted by the ELD | 6 | 0 | โ | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 2 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.118D-CDL | Cargo securement - boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | โ | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | โ | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F7-HOSM | 395.8F7-HOSM | 1 | 0 | โ | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | โ | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TC | 390.21TC | 1 | 0 | โ | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:376.11D1 | 376.11D1 | 1 | 0 | โ | Unknown |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | โ | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (32 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records