SM CARGO INC
USDOT 3633603 • 8481 ETIWANDA AVE APT H, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA, 91739
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-1245385 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 3, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-03360 | ON FILE | Jun 2, 2024 | Jun 2, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71000220 | CANCELLED | Jun 2, 2023 | Jun 2, 2024 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP81875 00 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2022 | Jun 2, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP81875 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 2, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP71357 00 | CANCELLED | Apr 21, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP71357 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2021 | Apr 21, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-03360 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71000220 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2024 | Jun 2, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP81875 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP81875 00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP71357 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP71357 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2022 | Apr 21, 2022 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1245385 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2024 |
| MC1245385 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 8, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2023 |
| MC1245385 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2022 |
| MC1245385 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2022 |
| MC1245385 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2022 |
| MC1245385 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 25, 2021 | — | 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
7 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (36 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-ML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34A1 | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-CH | Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67 | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (17 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
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records