- Common (Property) authority is currently revoked as of Apr 8, 2024 · Docket MC1284229.
DAY NIGHT CARGO INC
DAY NIGHT CARGO INC is a motor carrier based in MODESTO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3686324. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 15 power units and 20 drivers, with 49 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.
DAY NIGHT CARGO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 20 drivers, based in Modesto, CA. Across 28 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 17.9% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
28 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 33% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (10) and NE (6), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
17.9% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (47.3% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 20 drivers; Utility, Peterbilt, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 67,501 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 8, 2024 to Aug 26, 2024 (140 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (4)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 3, 2022 to Aug 6, 2022 (34 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 6, 2023 to Aug 11, 2023 (5 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 29, 2024 to Aug 23, 2024 (147 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 20, 2026 to Apr 15, 2026 (54 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Jan 24, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 4, 2024 |
| Utah (UT) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 29, 2024 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 18 | |
| Peterbilt | 17 | |
| Kenworth | 13 | |
| Freightliner | 10 | |
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Vanguard | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (49 rows) View all 49 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87333906 | Mar 18, 2026 | NE | 3 | ne-on-us-hwy-385,-0-feet--of-mile |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLFY | Yes |
| 87218383 | Feb 27, 2026 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87045840 | Feb 12, 2026 | CA | 2 | ca-w/b-livermore-platform-scale |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86887657 | Jan 24, 2026 | CO | 3 | FORT MORGAN CO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86776847 | Jan 12, 2026 | IA | 3 | ia-i80-eb-old-scales---wilton |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 383.51A-SIN | Yes |
| 86529620 | Dec 10, 2025 | NE | 3 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24D-ELDPT | No |
| 86479797 | Dec 3, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86287080 | Nov 10, 2025 | CA | 3 | SOUTH SAC AREA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86286623 | Nov 7, 2025 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.5B-L, 393.47E, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86074319 | Oct 16, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-southport-pkwy-@-ramco-st |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85783876 | Sep 15, 2025 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSR, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | No |
| 85361369 | Jul 29, 2025 | IL | 2 | I-57 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85066525 | Jun 25, 2025 | CO | 2 | FORT COLLINS CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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15 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LTSIR | Yes |
| 85040425 | Jun 25, 2025 | NE | 3 | NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUND |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 395.24C2II-ELDTN | No |
| 85020361 | Jun 21, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84487084 | Apr 22, 2025 | OH | 3 | SWANTON OH |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84467746 | Apr 20, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-80 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 84258254 | Mar 27, 2025 | NE | 3 | ne-on-unnamed-street,-389-feet-ea |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8, 395.34A1 | No |
| 84099634 | Mar 6, 2025 | NY | 3 | OWEGO NY |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 83687333 | Jan 22, 2025 | CO | 3 | FORT COLLINS CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
13 | 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 395.3A1-HOSPD | Yes |
| 83149427 | Nov 13, 2024 | CA | 3 | I-80 AT GREENBACK |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 83084041 | Nov 4, 2024 | NV | 3 | WADSWORTH |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 82735835 | Sep 23, 2024 | NV | 2 | nv-osino-w/b-checksite |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83018206 | Sep 3, 2024 | CA | 5 | 638 RIVER RD |
UTIL SEMI-TRAILER
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0 | — | No |
| 83018205 | Sep 3, 2024 | CA | 5 | 638 RIVER RD |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH0235244325 | Dec 29, 2023 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2024 | MC1284229 | Common (Property) | REVOKED | — |
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | MC1284229-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Aug 8, 2022 | MC1284229-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Aug 31, 2021 | MC1284229-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA91000311 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 54 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 20, 2026 to Apr 15, 2026 | |||||
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA91000311 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA91000311 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2025 | Jan 9, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4769021-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 | REPLACED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4769021-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2024 | Aug 25, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4769021-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 147 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 29, 2024 to Aug 23, 2024 | |||||
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000001970-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2023 | Mar 29, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 5 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 6, 2023 to Aug 11, 2023 | |||||
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSI000727-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2022 | Aug 6, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 34 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 3, 2022 to Aug 6, 2022 | |||||
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP72669 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2021 | Jul 3, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 23, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 16, 2026
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Apr 15, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 23, 2026
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Feb 20, 2026insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 20, 2026insurance gapCoverage gap: 54 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 15, 2026)
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Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 9, 2026insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 27, 2025
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Aug 25, 2025insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 17, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 25, 2024
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Aug 26, 2024
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Aug 23, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 8, 2024
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Apr 8, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 8, 2024authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 140 days (through Aug 26, 2024)
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Mar 29, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Mar 29, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 147 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 23, 2024)
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Aug 14, 2023
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Aug 6, 2023insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 6, 2023insurance gapCoverage gap: 5 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 11, 2023)
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Jul 11, 2022
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Jul 11, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 3, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 3, 2022insurance gapCoverage gap: 34 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 6, 2022)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 10 | 2 |
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| 638 RIVER RD | CA | 3 | 0 |
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 2 | 2 |
| NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUND | NE | 2 | 0 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I-80 AT GREENBACK | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SOUTH SAC AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| FORT MORGAN CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
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KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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