SM CARGO INC

USDOT 3633603 • 8481 ETIWANDA AVE APT H, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA, 91739

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
3,633,603
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
9096970028
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
369,111
Physical Address
8481 ETIWANDA AVE APT H, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA, 91739
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jun 2, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1245385ACTIVEUnknownJun 3, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLCA-1926-03360ON FILEJun 2, 2024Jun 2, 2025

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA71000220CANCELLEDJun 2, 2023Jun 2, 2024
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP81875 00CANCELLEDDec 15, 2022Jun 2, 2023
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP81875 00CANCELLEDJun 2, 2022Dec 15, 2022
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP71357 00CANCELLEDApr 21, 2022Jun 1, 2022
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP71357 00CANCELLEDJun 1, 2021Apr 21, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYFLCA-1926-03360BIPD/PrimaryJun 2, 2025Jun 2, 2025
CANCELSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA71000220BIPD/PrimaryJun 2, 2024Jun 2, 2024
CANCELUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP81875 00BIPD/PrimaryJun 2, 2023Jun 2, 2023
CANCELUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP81875 00BIPD/PrimaryDec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022
CANCELUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP71357 00BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2022Jun 1, 2022
CANCELUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP71357 00BIPD/PrimaryApr 21, 2022Apr 21, 2022

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1245385COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 6, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 3, 2024
MC1245385COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 8, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 6, 2023
MC1245385COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 18, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 15, 2022
MC1245385COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 5, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 6, 2022
MC1245385COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 25, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 11, 2022
MC1245385MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 25, 2021Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
N/A

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

Inspections
17
Violations
36
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
11.8%
Driver OOS %
5.9%
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

2
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
3
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 17 of 17 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states17 inspections

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Violation Summary (36 violations from 17 inspections)

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Violation Summary (36 violations from 17 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.80Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-MLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8A-ELDFailing to keep RODS117Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8K2Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24DELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.34A1Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-CHBrake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67Tires - other defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
11.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-11.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.9%vs nat'l 6.7%
-0.8 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.12vs nat'l 1.80
+0.32 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

12 total · 8.3% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Compliance Timeline

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

Jun 2, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 3, 2024
Authority
Jun 2, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 2, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 15, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 21, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA Authority History
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