SAMA LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 3942976 • 4979 UNIVERSITY AVE STE C, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92105
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-1464975 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 29, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA978057311 | ON FILE | Feb 28, 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01TRM051267-01 | REPLACED | Jun 16, 2023 | Feb 28, 2024 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01TRM051267-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 16, 2023 | Mar 8, 2024 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01TRM051267-01 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2023 | Jun 16, 2023 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01TRM051267-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2023 | Jul 19, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA978057311 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM051267-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2024 | Mar 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM051267-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM051267-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2023 | Jul 19, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM051267-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2023 | Jun 16, 2023 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1464975 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 29, 2024 |
| MC1464975 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 21, 2023 | — | 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 • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLTFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | 86651401 | KINGMAN AZ | AZ | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.8A1-HOSP, 395.24 | Yes |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 86373269 | Roadside | NV | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLTFC | No |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 85145346 | RAINBOW IF | CA | Level 1 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 396.3A1-ALBV | Yes |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 85144786 | RAINBOW IF | CA | Level 1 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 83516184 | SLOAN CHECK SITE | NV | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 83076914 | RAINBOW IF | CA | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 82993991 | MT. PASS IF | CA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 82157496 | RAINBOW IF | CA | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.45(b)(2), 392.2 | No |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 80689541 | SB I-15 S/OF OVERLAND | CA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2LV | 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