MASTER CARRIERS INC
USDOT 3968791 • 3567 W YALE AVE, FRESNO, CA, 93722
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-1482432 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 31, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | URG-01660-01 | ON FILE | Oct 2, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | URG-01660-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2024 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | URG-01660-01 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2024 | Oct 2, 2025 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | JMD0875 | CANCELLED | Oct 9, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | JMD0875 | CANCELLED | Sep 6, 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | JMD0875 | CANCELLED | May 21, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | JMD0875 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2023 | May 21, 2024 |
| BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | ATG-CA-0005856-22 | REPLACED | May 18, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | ATG-CA-0005856-22 | CANCELLED | May 18, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 |
| BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | ATG-CA-0005856-22 | CANCELLED | Apr 5, 2023 | May 18, 2023 |
| BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | ATG-CA-0005856-22 | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2022 | Apr 5, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01660-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01660-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01660-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | JMD0875 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | JMD0875 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | JMD0875 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | JMD0875 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2024 | May 21, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC | ATG-CA-0005856-22 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC | ATG-CA-0005856-22 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC | ATG-CA-0005856-22 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2023 | May 18, 2023 |
| CANCEL | BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC | ATG-CA-0005856-22 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2023 | Apr 5, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1482432 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1482432 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2025 |
| MC1482432 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2024 |
| MC1482432 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2023 |
| MC1482432 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 7, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC1482432 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 8, 2022 | REVOKED | May 24, 2023 |
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
11 states • 16 inspections
Violation Summary (77 violations from 16 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 13 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8D09 | 395.8D09 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (16 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Woodbury Twp | I-70 | ...NB1244 | MASTER CARRIERS INC |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records