ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC
USDOT 440672 • 3742 BLUE BIRD CANYON RD, VISTA, CA, 92084-7432
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0265341001 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | FMA-010198 | ON FILE | Mar 10, 2022 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FMA-010198 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 2017 | Mar 10, 2022 |
| FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FMA-010198 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2017 | Jun 17, 2017 |
| FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FMK-010198 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TRJCAP-4252B338TIL12 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 27, 2015 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TRJCAP-4252B338TIL12 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASJ-Z91-543105-02 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2010 | Apr 5, 2012 |
| WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASJ-Z91-543105-02 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | BIPD/Primary | ASCZ91543105027 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 512 87 88 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 1997 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | D31955 002 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 1994 | Jun 15, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | A0265341001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | FMA-010198 | BIPD | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | FMA-010198 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2022 | Mar 10, 2022 |
| CANCEL | FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | FMA-010198 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2017 | Jun 17, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | FMK-010198 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | TRJCAP-4252B338TIL12 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 27, 2015 | Mar 27, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | TRJCAP-4252B338TIL12 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASJ-Z91-543105-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2012 | Apr 5, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASJ-Z91-543105-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | ASCZ91543105027 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | CA 512 87 88 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | D31955 002 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 1997 | Jun 15, 1997 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC277756 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2026 |
| MC277756 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2015 |
| MC277756 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2012 |
| MC277756 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2005 |
| MC277756 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Mar 30, 1995 | — | Unknown |
| MC277756 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 2, 1994 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
41 states • 1,240 inspections
Violation Summary (57 violations from latest 100 of 1240 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | 7 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 4 | 4 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt bearing strap or retainer bolt | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (1240 inspections)
Showing 50 of 1,240
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 33.791867/-117.345205 | ...407197 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Apr 30, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | Goodyear | I-10 NONCARD @ MP-123 | ...NB9218 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Mar 31, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | El Mirage | US-60 @ MP-145 | ...005870 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Jan 20, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RIVERSIDE | 33.873562/-117.456437 | ...329773 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Nov 18, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.872900/-118.890487 | ...277480 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Oct 30, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-10 @ M096 | ...515564 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Jul 22, 2024 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VANCOUVER | I-5*001.00 | ...NS6517 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| May 6, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS | S 100 STEMMONS FWY | ...VM9543 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Apr 26, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN DIMAS | 34.119753/-117.816246 | ...635272 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Apr 4, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROBINSON | S 3700 ROBINSON DR | — | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Nov 22, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 33.348246/-117.243691 | ...MV7941 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Nov 19, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.509706/-119.747388 | ...440983 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Apr 30, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | PARKER | E LINCOLN AVE AT S TWENTY MILE RD | ...070892 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Mar 21, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANAHEIM | RT91/745FT E OF COAL CYN RD | ...GV9515 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Mar 16, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA VERNIA | W 13000 87 HWY | ...UN1092 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Mar 7, 2023 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I25 1,056 FEET FROM MP 131 | ...UW7673 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Mar 5, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FRANKLIN (ROBERTSON) | E 600 79 HWY | ...113041 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Feb 10, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BANNING | RT10/.2MI E OF RAMSEY ST | ...HK6694 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Nov 18, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MORENO VALLEY | RT60/1600 FT E OF MORENO BEACH BL | ...GL3404 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Oct 8, 2022 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENWOOD | I-20 | ...800173 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Aug 21, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HESPERIA | RT 15 / 2000 FEET SOUTH of MAIN ST | ...KG9635 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Aug 14, 2022 | CA | FATAL | 4 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | SR156/4800ft W FAIRVIEW RD | ...GB7030 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| Jun 30, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 60 / 1500 FEET EAST of AZUSA A | ...KE1149 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| May 27, 2022 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 4 | ALAMOGORDO | US HIGHWAY 54 & US HIGHWAY 70 | ...MV7811 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
| May 21, 2022 | VA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | INTERSTATE 95 SOUTH | ...GX1361 | ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 38 events