HIGGINBOTHAM TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 3970045 • 15275 BANCROFT RD, AUBURN, CA, 95602-8463
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-1788221 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1788221 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 29, 2026 | — | 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
1 state • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (14 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | 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:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.87A-FPLR | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 87470442 | WHISKEYTOWN SCALES | CA | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 86451732 | COOL | CA | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 86237475 | COOL | CA | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 86228287 | AUBURN AREA | CA | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 85434283 | COTTONWOOD IF | CA | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 396.5B-HWSL | Yes |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 85353097 | COTTONWOOD IF | CA | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 396.3A1-TFCV, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | No |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 85052279 | COTTONWOOD IF | CA | Level 1 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 396.3A1-BALAC, 393.11A1-LHLM, 393.60C | Yes |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 84940190 | COTTONWOOD IF | CA | Level 1 | PERL POLE TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| May 29, 2025 | 84817802 | KEDDIE SCALE | CA | Level 2 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLL, 393.87A-FPLR | No |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 82320281 | COOL | CA | Level 2 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 81817812 | AUBURN AREA | CA | Level 3 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix