MOONIST LLC
USDOT 3937287 • 17417 W SAGUARO LN, SURPRISE, AZ, 85388
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1461127 | OUT_OF_SERVICE | Jul 17, 2023 | Aug 21, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIENM002228-00 | ON FILE | Jul 13, 2023 | Jul 13, 2024 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIENM002228-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 13, 2023 | Feb 13, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIENM002228-00 | REPLACED | Jul 13, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN337016 | CANCELLED | Jun 12, 2023 | Jul 11, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN337016 | CANCELLED | May 2, 2023 | Jun 12, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN337016 | CANCELLED | Sep 13, 2022 | May 2, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIENM002228-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2024 | Jul 13, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIENM002228-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2024 | Feb 13, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIENM002228-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN337016 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2023 | Jul 11, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN337016 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2023 | Jun 12, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN337016 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2023 | May 2, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1461127 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1461127 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1461127 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 3, 2023 | OUT OF SERVICE | Aug 21, 2024 |
| MC1461127 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 3, 2023 | REVOKED | Jul 22, 2024 |
| MC1461127 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 16, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 24, 2023 |
| MC1461127 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2023 |
| MC1461127 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 21, 2022 | REVOKED | Jul 17, 2023 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2024 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | Aug 22, 2024 |
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
4 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (89 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 6 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | 82375607 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 393.9(a), 383.23(a)(2), 391.45(b) | Yes |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 82228385 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | WESE TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 392.2, 383.23(a)(2), 393.203(e) | Yes |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 81203994 | LOMA CO | CO | Level 1 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 13 | 393.47(e), 393.53B-B, 390.3(e) | Yes |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 80759813 | EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | Level 2 | WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR | 18 | 395.8(a), 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LCL | Yes |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 80596729 | SAINT CLAIR MO | MO | Level 1 | WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR | 14 | 393.48A-BIBD, 393.9B-LSML, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 79574854 | I10 MP 114 WB | AZ | Level 2 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 19 | 393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3), 391.11(b)(2) | Yes |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 79808494 | Roadside | AZ | Level 2 | PUMA SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 396.17(c) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NM-2024-0036-US1760 | Sep 27, 2024 | 382.215; 382.301(a) | $1,990 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records