GORDON TRUCKERS
Joins 38 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 9, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Driver OOS Rate above national average 10.0% vs 6.7% national (+3.3 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — GORDON TRUCKERS (USDOT 4230880) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Driver OOS Rate above national average — 10.0% vs 6.7% national (+3.3 pts). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4230880/ As of: Oct 9, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 9, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: Peer OOS benchmark not available for this carrier.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +1 (5 → 6) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +1 (5 → 6) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $750,000
4 active liability filings
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2024-05-22 (880 days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceSPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 16, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1636829ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 42 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.89% | 21.05% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Risk Signals
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 5 6Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 5 6Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (19 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 25 | 7 | 28.0% | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 6, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 34 | |
| Utility | 32 | |
| Volvo | 8 | |
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Unknown | 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 | — | 0.51 | 1 | — | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 8 | — | 0.55 | 1 | — | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 8.00 | 8 | — | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | — | 7.51 | 8 | — | Oct 5, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (42 rows) View all 42 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89071680 | Sep 23, 2026 | OR | 3 | WOODBURN OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88795254 | Aug 25, 2026 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 88765491 | Aug 21, 2026 | CA | 1 | CONEJO IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 88707044 | Aug 14, 2026 | CA | 3 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88321131 | Jul 3, 2026 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87899481 | May 19, 2026 | CA | 3 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 87871955 | May 15, 2026 | CA | 2 | CAJON SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.201A-FRSC, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 87678530 | Apr 24, 2026 | OR | 3 | CASCADE LOCKS OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 24, 22H1-ELDNUM | No |
| 87481143 | Mar 31, 2026 | CA | 3 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87375690 | Mar 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.201A-FRSC, 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | Yes |
| 87336335 | Mar 18, 2026 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87267456 | Mar 10, 2026 | CA | 2 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87055090 | Feb 11, 2026 | WA | 3 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87021960 | Feb 11, 2026 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 86983217 | Feb 2, 2026 | WA | 2 | PASCO WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 86935419 | Jan 31, 2026 | WA | 3 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 86794866 | Jan 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE, 392.2-SLLUCR | Yes |
| 86744349 | Jan 7, 2026 | AZ | 1 | az-st.-george-ut-az |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.17C-PI, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.55E-B | No |
| 86655526 | Dec 22, 2025 | WA | 3 | MEDICAL LAKE WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| 86730280 | Dec 20, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86729737 | Dec 20, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86099967 | Oct 18, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85159880 | Jul 6, 2025 | UT | 3 | HELPER UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 385.337B-OOSO | Yes |
| 85212623 | Jun 28, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85032919 | Jun 24, 2025 | OR | 3 | or-ashland--or |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 letters, 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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| May 22, 2024 | MC1636829-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
| Apr 29, 2024 | MC1636829 | Daily Register | Other | Daily Register → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 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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| SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DCATR0000284-00 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | May 16, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DCATR0000284-00 | 91X | $750,000 | May 16, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA981334470 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | May 16, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA981334470 | 91X | $750,000 | May 16, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 1, 2025oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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May 22, 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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| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 16 | 5 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| GRAPEVINE CVEF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| RIDGEFIELD WA | WA | 2 | 0 |
| CAJON SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CONEJO IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I-5 SB SOUTH OF FAWNDALE ROAD | CA | 1 | 0 |
| TRINIDAD CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
Booking & risk tools
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Related Records
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Docket MC1636829
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A BOC-3 FILING INC
BOC-3 process agent · 110,451 carriers served
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42 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
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Roadside inspection rights
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Book / don't book
PASS / CAUTION / REJECT triage from public filings.
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Insurance check
BIPD gaps, cargo filings, and lapse-watch tier.
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Cancel desk
Pending L&I cancellations and coverage gaps.
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Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.