LU CARGO LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 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 — LU CARGO LLC (USDOT 4261863) 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: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 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 · $1,000,000 — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4261863/ As of: Jul 18, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 1.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 14.1% vs peer median 15.4% (better). n=35639 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.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
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.
Company profile
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InsuranceQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Aug 1, 2025
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1653702ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 242 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 242 | 242 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 7 | 22 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.89% | 9.09% | — |
| 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
LU CARGO LLC is a motor carrier based in SAN DIEGO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4261863. 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 29 power units and 27 drivers, with 242 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.1%. 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.
LU CARGO LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 29 power units and 27 drivers, based in San Diego, CA. Across 233 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for enterprise and common.
233 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (167) and US (58), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
11.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (64.3% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 15 times.
The fleet comprises 29 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 27 drivers; Freightliner, Kenworth, and CIMC are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 35,639 ACTIVE carriers operating 14–44 power units (±50% of this carrier's 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 174 | 18 | 10.3% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| US (US) | 60 | 6 | 10.0% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 7 | 4 | 57.1% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 13, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 156 | |
| Kenworth | 85 | |
| CIMC | 55 | |
| Utility | 34 | |
| Wabash National | 11 | |
| Great Dane | 9 | |
| Stoughton | 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 | 19 | — | 0.43 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 10 | — | 0.21 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 1.10 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 72 | — | 3.79 | 4 | — | 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 (242 rows) View all 242 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88348580 | Jul 8, 2026 | US | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.11B2-Q | Yes |
| 88232605 | Jun 24, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88101194 | Jun 9, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87964665 | May 26, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87945706 | May 21, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87942459 | May 20, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87866860 | May 14, 2026 | US | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.55C1-B | No |
| 87716160 | Apr 28, 2026 | CA | 3 | SAN ONOFRE NB IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 11B2-Q | Yes |
| 87695273 | Apr 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF (SOUTHBOUND) |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87481105 | Apr 1, 2026 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.11B2-Q | Yes |
| 87488815 | Mar 27, 2026 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3A1-BNMH, 393.11A1-LRLMWR, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 87445312 | Mar 26, 2026 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87445162 | Mar 26, 2026 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87411850 | Mar 25, 2026 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87377386 | Mar 22, 2026 | US | 1 | SAN DIEGO CA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87376840 | Mar 21, 2026 | CA | 1 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87374934 | Mar 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.11A1-LTNRV | No |
| 87277966 | Mar 9, 2026 | CA | 2 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.5A-HNL, 392.2-SLLSR, 396.5-HL | Yes |
| 87277456 | Mar 9, 2026 | CA | 2 | OTAY MESA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 87243682 | Mar 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87231185 | Mar 4, 2026 | US | 3 | SAN DIEGO CA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87230533 | Mar 3, 2026 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87230036 | Mar 3, 2026 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Yes |
| 87228854 | Mar 3, 2026 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87186437 | Mar 1, 2026 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 | MC1653702-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 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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| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-64763-02 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-64763-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 21, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-64763-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 21, 2025 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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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| OTAY MESA IF | CA | 100 | 8 |
| SAN DIEGO CA | US | 56 | 4 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 30 | 4 |
| YUMA AZ | AZ | 7 | 4 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 5 | 1 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 3 | 1 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| SAN ONOFRE NB IF | CA | 2 | 2 |
| 405 NB CARSON SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1653702
common · ACTIVE · MC
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QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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#1 A BOC-3 FILING INC
BOC-3 process agent · 108,819 carriers served
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242 inspections
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How to verify LU CARGO 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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