SANDHU ROAD LINES INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SANDHU ROAD LINES INC (USDOT 3818988) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): HARPREET SINGH (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — CLEAR BLUE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3818988/ As of: Jul 17, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281741 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceCLEAR BLUE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Nov 16, 2025
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1381235ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 11 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 33.33% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SANDHU ROAD LINES INC is a motor carrier based in FRESNO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3818988. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 4 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SANDHU ROAD LINES INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 4 drivers, based in Fresno, CA. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.6% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 75% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (3) and NJ (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
28.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (42.9% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS4 (Speeding 15+ mph over limit) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; International, Great Dane, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,741 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
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) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 4, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 22, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 19, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Peterbilt | 5 | |
| International | 4 | |
| Utility | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 7.49 | 7 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 4.00 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (11 rows) View all 11 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87600071 | Apr 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87599702 | Apr 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 45D-BAAL | Yes |
| 86372070 | Nov 19, 2025 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85343548 | Jul 25, 2025 | CA | 3 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLSOA, 395.24D-ELDPT | No |
| 85160259 | Jul 4, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84796894 | May 22, 2025 | MO | 1 | MAYVIEW MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 81702937 | May 14, 2024 | NJ | 3 | ROADSIDE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81052776 | Mar 5, 2024 | CA | 1 | FRESNO |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8 | No |
| 79647044 | Aug 30, 2023 | CA | 1 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78534323 | May 3, 2023 | PA | 1 | pa-i-80-wb-mm-56-beaver-twp---wei |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17(c), 392.2, 393.60(d) | No |
| 78476800 | Apr 27, 2023 | NM | 3 | US HWY 54 MILEPOST 306 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0004658545 | Jun 3, 2024 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Nov 23, 2022 | MC1381235-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
| Mar 14, 2022 | MC1381235 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| CLEAR BLUE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DL01AL00055-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Nov 16, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002309 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 16, 2024 | Nov 16, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71003399 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 16, 2023 | Nov 16, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101128 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 14, 2023 | Nov 16, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101128 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 16, 2022 | Jan 14, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 17, 2025
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Nov 16, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 16, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 15, 2024
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Nov 16, 2023
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Nov 16, 2023insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 14, 2023insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 22, 2022
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Nov 23, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| GILROY IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| FRESNO | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MAYVIEW MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| US HWY 54 MILEPOST 306 | NM | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1381235
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CLEAR BLUE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 86,974 carriers served
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11 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify SANDHU ROAD LINES INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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