- Common authority is currently revoked as of Jun 25, 2025 · Docket MC1525093.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 340 days (since Jun 19, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
LIGHTSCALE LOGISTICS LLC
Uninsured since Jun 19, 2025
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LIGHTSCALE LOGISTICS LLC is a motor carrier based in WHITTIER, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3923636. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 11 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 70.0%. 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.
Operating authority revoked or suspended
FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.
LIGHTSCALE LOGISTICS LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Whittier, CA. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 70.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 900% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (10 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
70.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (64.2% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 5 times, 5 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Peterbilt, Kenworth, and CIMC are the most-inspected makes.
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Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 241,670 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 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) | 7 | 7 | 100.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 7 | |
| Kenworth | 4 | |
| CIMC | 2 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 | |
| Lodc | 1 | |
| Tht | 1 |
Recent Inspections (11 rows) View all 11 →
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | MC1525093 | Common | REVOKED | Jun 25, 2025 |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2023 | MC1525093-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0024565-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2025 | Jun 19, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0024565-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2025 | May 14, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | IML20246300-727A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | IML20236300-727A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 25, 2025
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Jun 25, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 19, 2025insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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May 14, 2025insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Jan 16, 2025
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Jan 15, 2025insuranceCANCEL — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARSON PLATFORM | CA | 4 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 3 | 3 |
| CARSON PLATFORM SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| EB SR-91 PERALTA SCALE | CA | 1 | 1 |
| MT PASS COMMERCIAL INSPECTION | CA | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1525093
Common · REVOKED · MC
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
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How to verify LIGHTSCALE LOGISTICS LLC
- 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.
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