AV SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTORS INC
DBA: AV SUPPLIES EXPRESS 2 DELIVER SHIP IT 2GO
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — AV SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTORS INC (USDOT 4216491) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): MA PRINCESA DEAN PRINCIPE (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4216491/ As of: Jul 25, 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 14.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=178051 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: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceSUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 19, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1639401ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 16 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 31.25% | 12.5% | — |
| 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
AV SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTORS INC is a motor carrier based in LANCASTER, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4216491. 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 16 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
AV SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTORS INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, based in Lancaster, CA. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 37.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with SUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (9) and NV (2), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
37.5% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (42.3% of violations); top code 395.8E-HOSPD (False record of duty status) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; International, Dodge, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 178,051 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 |
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| California (CA) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 4, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| International | 10 | |
| Dodge | 6 | |
| Great Dane | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.33 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 9 | — | 6.46 | 6 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 2.86 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 4.03 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86864229 | Jan 12, 2026 | NV | 2 | NV |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 395.3A2-HOSPD, 393.95F, 395.3A3-HOSPRNP | No |
| 86777440 | Jan 8, 2026 | NV | 2 | SLOAN CHECK SITE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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7 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.11A1-LLPL, 393.60E | No |
| 86575367 | Dec 12, 2025 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS CVEF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86462890 | Dec 1, 2025 | CA | 2 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86448736 | Nov 26, 2025 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 395.3B1-HOSPDIT, 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| 86304604 | Nov 11, 2025 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86050981 | Oct 13, 2025 | CA | 3 | I-15 NB CAJON PLATFORM SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 85836296 | Sep 17, 2025 | WA | 3 | EVERETT WA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 392.2-SLLSR, 395.3A2-HOSPD | Yes |
| 85665106 | Sep 1, 2025 | AZ | 1 | MARANA AZ |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 85461234 | Aug 8, 2025 | CA | 5 | LANCASTER |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85238594 | Jul 15, 2025 | AZ | 2 | KINGMAN AZ |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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10 | 391.41APC, 395.32B-ELDDFR, 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| 85059779 | Jun 20, 2025 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 84397386 | Apr 11, 2025 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 84184629 | Mar 19, 2025 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLUCR, 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 83084230 | Nov 4, 2024 | WY | 1 | CHEYENNE I-25 POE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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4 | 393.100C-C, 391.41A, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 82533149 | Aug 29, 2024 | US | 1 | LAS VEGAS NV |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 395.8(a)(1), 391.41(a) | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | MC1639401-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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| SUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SSCS001000027700 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Feb 19, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SSCS001000027700 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 5, 2025 | Feb 19, 2026 | REPLACED |
| SUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SSCS001000027700 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 5, 2025 | Feb 21, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| SUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SSCS001000027700 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 13, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SSCS001000027700 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 13, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM059099-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 23, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | REPLACED |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM059099-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 23, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM059099-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 3, 2025 | Apr 23, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 01TRM059099-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 13, 2024 | Feb 3, 2025 | REPLACED |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 01TRM059099-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 13, 2024 | Feb 22, 2025 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 13, 2026insuranceCANCEL — SUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 21, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — SUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 20, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — SUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 3, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 5, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 3, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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May 14, 2025
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May 13, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 23, 2025insuranceCANCEL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 22, 2025
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Feb 22, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
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Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
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May 24, 2024
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| KINGMAN AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| MARANA AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DONNER PASS CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| I-15 NB CAJON PLATFORM SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| LANCASTER | CA | 1 | 0 |
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1639401
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SUMMIT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify AV SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTORS 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.
- 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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