CONNECTING FREIGHTS INC

USDOT 3538408 โ€ข 6532 TRAILRIDE WAY, CITRUS HTS, CA, 95621

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,538,408
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
9168179312
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
MCS-150 Mileage
1,280,976
Physical Address
6532 TRAILRIDE WAY, CITRUS HTS, CA, 95621
Mailing Address
6532 TRAILRIDE WAY, CITRUS HTS, CA, 95621-3320
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier โ€” Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 8, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1180501ACTIVEUnknownJan 5, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLCA-1926-04207ON FILEJan 8, 2025Jan 8, 2026

Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLCA-1926-02751REPLACEDJan 8, 2024Jan 8, 2025
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimarySMC1811266CANCELLEDJan 8, 2023Jan 8, 2024
AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASA000028-02CANCELLEDJan 8, 2022Jan 8, 2023
AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASA000028-01CANCELLEDJan 8, 2021Jan 8, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYFLCA-1926-04207BIPD/PrimaryJan 8, 2026Jan 8, 2026
TERM/REPLBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYFLCA-1926-02751BIPD/PrimaryJan 8, 2025Jan 8, 2025
CANCELSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.SMC1811266BIPD/PrimaryJan 8, 2024Jan 8, 2024
CANCELAEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANYASA000028-02BIPD/PrimaryJan 8, 2023Jan 8, 2023
CANCELAEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANYASA000028-01BIPD/PrimaryJan 8, 2022Jan 8, 2022

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1180501COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 12, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 5, 2024
MC1180501COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 12, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 9, 2023
MC1180501COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 13, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 7, 2022
MC1180501MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 14, 2021โ€”Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
8%
Unsafe Driving
83%

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

Inspections
32
Violations
59
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
3.1%
Driver OOS %
3.1%
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
3
May
2
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
3
Nov
3
Dec
1
Jan
4
Feb
4
Mar
2
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 32 of 32 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

19 states โ€ข 32 inspections

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None Low Medium High๐Ÿš› Home base

Violation Summary (59 violations from 32 inspections)

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Violation Summary (59 violations from 32 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.60โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24C1II-ELDDLDHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input location description when prompted by the ELD60โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.20BELDNVShort-haul operations - timecard not maintained203Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.118D-CDLCargo securement - boulders117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status1110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16B-DPASSFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (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 a10โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8F7-HOSM395.8F7-HOSM10โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2MIOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21TC390.21TC10โ€”General/Admin
FMCSR:376.11D1376.11D110โ€”Unknown
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.10โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
3.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-20.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.6 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.84vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average

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)

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Inspection History (32 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 3, 202687498979RoadsideLALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR3Details unavailableNo
Apr 2, 202687491430RoadsideKSLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR3Details unavailableNo
Mar 24, 202687398373SR-89 S/OF I-5CALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Mar 18, 202687322092HENDERSONKYLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Mar 11, 202687271827MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE UTUTLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER4396.17C-PI, 392.16-D, 393.9A-LILNo
Mar 4, 202687207658RoadsideCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.118D-CDLYes
Feb 23, 202687131592CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Feb 20, 202687158018BILLINGS MTMTLevel 3BENSON TRU SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Feb 10, 202687018523APEX CHECKSITENVLevel 1MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Feb 9, 202687012778MOHAWK TNTNLevel 3BENSON TRU SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLTCD, 395.8E-HOSPDOOSYes
Jan 30, 202686952389OTHELLO WAWALevel 3BENSON TRU SEMI-TRAILER3395.24, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.16B-DPASSNo
Dec 12, 202586560337HELPER UTUTLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Dec 11, 202586577887SELAH WAWALevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Dec 10, 202586539077WIBAUX MTMTLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1395.8E-HOSPDNo
Nov 25, 202586411007CASCADE LOCKS ORORLevel 3VANGUARD SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Nov 18, 202586408660HAUGAN MTMTLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLNo
Nov 13, 202586327451RICHMOND ININLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER2393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LILNo
Oct 30, 202586200540VETERANS LIVING MEMORIALCALevel 2VANG SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLNo
Sep 20, 202585854666RoadsideNMLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Jun 24, 202585076984EB ANTELOPE SCALECALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Jun 17, 202584989984YUMA AZAZLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER2395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 393.9A-LLPLNo
May 23, 202584787746RoadsidePALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLUP, 392.2-SLL, 395.8F7-HOSMNo
May 21, 202584759838SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLSR, 393.45B2-B-AIRNo
May 6, 202584610472DUMONT COCOLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Apr 10, 202584375250US321NCLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16No
Apr 4, 202584314834BRIGHTWOOD ORORLevel 3CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Mar 18, 202584176796INTERSTATE 40TNLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Feb 19, 202583921239HEBRON 81 SCALENELevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2MI, 395.8No
Jan 29, 202583791668CORDELIA IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1390.21TCNo
Dec 8, 202483349902BEACH NDNDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Nov 5, 202483098409ANTELOPE E/BCALevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER19395.24C2III-ELDSDN, 395.24C1II-ELDDLD, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Oct 25, 202483021005JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER3396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LFTSINo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

32 total ยท 6.3% OOS
2024-102026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Compliance Timeline

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

Jan 8, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Jan 8, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Jan 8, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Jan 5, 2024
Authority
Jan 8, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Jan 8, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary

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Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA Insurance Filings
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