OTATES EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3736695 • 781 WEDGEWOOD AVE APT A, UPLAND, CA, 91786
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-1321184 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 16, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-24-273853-00 | ON FILE | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 17, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-24-273853-00 | REPLACED | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASC102448-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 16, 2023 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASD004264-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 16, 2023 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0016785-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 16, 2021 | Dec 16, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-24-273853-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-24-273853-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC102448-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASD004264-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2023 | Dec 16, 2023 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0016785-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1321184 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2025 |
| MC1321184 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2024 |
| MC1321184 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2023 |
| MC1321184 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2022 |
| MC1321184 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 27, 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
3 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (8 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 87092709 | CASTAIC IF | CA | Level 2 | DRAGO SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 86074287 | I-8 E/B E OF SR-98 | CA | Level 1 | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2-SLLS1, 393.100C-C, 393.104B-C | No |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 85849723 | WINTERHAVEN CA | US | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 85563555 | WINTERHAVEN CA | US | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 81893199 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE | CA | Level 1 | DESP SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 18, 2024 | 81713206 | YUMA AZ | AZ | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.75(b), 393.11(b), 396.17(c) | No |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 79762717 | YUMA PORT OF ENTRY | AZ | Level 2 | DESG SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
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