- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 327 days (since Jun 26, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
FREIGHT CARGO INC
FREIGHT CARGO INC is a motor carrier based in FONTANA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4079152. 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 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 18 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
FREIGHT CARGO INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, based in Fontana, CA. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 21.4% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 250% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IN (4) and AR (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
21.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (36.8% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 179,652 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana (IN) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 6, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 18, 2024 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 30, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 18 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 7 | |
| Wabash National | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Stoughton | 1 | |
| Utility | 1 | |
| Wabas | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (18 rows) View all 18 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87589155 | Apr 15, 2026 | IN | 2 | RICHMOND IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 55E-B, 24, 11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 86960736 | Jan 29, 2026 | IN | 3 | TERRE HAUTE IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 392.2-SLLS2 | Yes |
| 85680501 | Sep 2, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 85588507 | Aug 22, 2025 | CA | 2 | CAJON SCALES |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 85480485 | Aug 8, 2025 | IN | 3 | INDIANAPOLIS IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85395496 | Jul 30, 2025 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 85070374 | Jun 27, 2025 | MO | 2 | CHARLESTON MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 84614875 | May 6, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-70 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83210599 | Nov 18, 2024 | OH | 2 | LOCKBOURNE OH |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 82864763 | Oct 4, 2024 | IN | 2 | RICHMOND IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 395.24 | No |
| 82395341 | Aug 14, 2024 | NM | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 81918295 | Jun 16, 2024 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82143028 | Jun 11, 2024 | IL | 3 | 70 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81761853 | May 22, 2024 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 80823229 | Feb 11, 2024 | MO | 1 | JOPLIN MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.207F-SLAS | No |
| 80676664 | Jan 24, 2024 | KY | 3 | GEORGETOWN |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80304162 | Dec 2, 2023 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80031310 | Oct 18, 2023 | CA | 1 | NORTHBOUND CAJON SCALES |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA502073100X | Feb 20, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MO0000112379 | Feb 12, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | MC1551459-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71009372 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2024 | Jun 26, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71009372 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71009372 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2024 | Jul 29, 2024 | REPLACED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000001772-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2023 | Jun 26, 2024 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 27, 2025
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Jun 26, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 23, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 30, 2024
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Jul 29, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 28, 2024
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Jun 26, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Jun 30, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 3 | 0 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| CAJON SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| NORTHBOUND CAJON SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| 70 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-70 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| INDIANAPOLIS IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| GEORGETOWN | KY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1551459
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify FREIGHT CARGO INC
- 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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