- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 167 days (since Jan 31, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
CANDELAS TRANSPORTATION LLC
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 167 days (since Jan 31, 2026).
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Prior insurance gap · 114 days May 9, 2024 → Aug 31, 2024
- Common (Property) gap · 142 days Inactive May 15, 2024 → reinstated Oct 4, 2024
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CANDELAS TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 4164504) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): ARTURO ALVAREZ LEONARD (Company officer) Blockers: • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 167 days (since Jan 31, 2026). Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 114 days — May 9, 2024 → Aug 31, 2024 • Common (Property) gap · 142 days — Inactive May 15, 2024 → reinstated Oct 4, 2024 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4164504/ As of: Jul 17, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 38/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 38/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
No active BIPD/Primary on file since Jan 31, 2026.
Driver OOS 80% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240452 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Do not book.
Uninsured since Jan 31, 2026
Company profile
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 5 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 80% | 20% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
CANDELAS TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in PHOENIX, AZ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4164504. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 5 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 80.0%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
CANDELAS TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 1 year on FMCSA's records, based in Phoenix, AZ. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 100.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (1) and WA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (33.3% of violations); top code 395.8A (Failing to keep RODS) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Hino and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,452 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 15, 2024 to Oct 4, 2024 (142 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 9, 2024 to Aug 31, 2024 (114 days)
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 |
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| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 8, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 20, 2024 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 19, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 30, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Hino | 3 | |
| Freightliner | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 2.40 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 4.40 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 84382346 | Apr 8, 2025 | AZ | 2 | SANDERS AZ |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 395.8K2-HOSP, 395.8A, 392.2-SLLIFTA | Yes |
| 84180320 | Mar 19, 2025 | NC | 3 | 95 |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.8A-ELD, 391.41A | Yes |
| 83756020 | Jan 30, 2025 | WA | 2 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 83374414 | Dec 6, 2024 | NY | 3 | EATON NY |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41A-MCPC, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 82721602 | Sep 20, 2024 | CA | 1 | BLYTHE |
HINO TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.9a(a)(1), 392.2, 390.21T(b) | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC1600841 | common | INACTIVE | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2024 | MC1600841-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 22, 2023 | MC1600841-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS134158-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 23, 2025 | Jan 31, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS134158-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 21, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS134158-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 21, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1281235317 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 15, 2025 | Jun 21, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1281235317 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 15, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1281235317 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 15, 2025 | May 21, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1281235317 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 31, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1281235317 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 31, 2024 | Feb 18, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 114 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 9, 2024 to Aug 31, 2024 | ||||||
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2118351080 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 8, 2023 | May 9, 2024 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 9, 2026
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Feb 9, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 31, 2026insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Oct 2, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Sep 24, 2025
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Sep 23, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jun 21, 2025insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 18, 2025
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May 21, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 15, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 18, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 15, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 15, 2024
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May 15, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 15, 2024authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 142 days (through Oct 4, 2024)
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May 9, 2024insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 9, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 114 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 31, 2024)
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Mar 19, 2024oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Docket MC1600841
common · INACTIVE · MC
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify CANDELAS TRANSPORTATION LLC
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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