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ARNOLDO GARZA

OTHELLO, WA

DBA: ARNOLD GARZA TRUCKING

USDOT 541166 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE INDIVIDUAL Owner: ARNOLDO GARZA Additional owner: GRACIELA C GARZA General Freight Produce Grain / Feed / Hay Based in OTHELLO, WA Grade B · 79
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Jun 18, 2021
Review these
  • 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 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file Carrier Details →
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: ARNOLDO GARZA
Additional owner: GRACIELA C GARZA
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, Grain / Feed / Hay
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — ARNOLDO GARZA (USDOT 541166)
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): ARNOLDO GARZA (Owner); GRACIELA C GARZA (Additional owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

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 · $750,000 — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — Carrier

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/541166/
As of: Jul 20, 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 B

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=132156 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

Carrier

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 541166
In FMCSA records since Nov 1, 1993 (~32y)
MC / docket MC316278
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner ARNOLDO GARZA
Additional owner GRACIELA C GARZA
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Grain / Feed / Hay
Fleet size 6 units
Drivers 5
Annual mileage 247,666 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (509) 989-1696
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1611 W LEE RD
OTHELLO, WA 99344
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 541166
In FMCSA records since Nov 1, 1993 (~32y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 247,666 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 25.0% vs 6.7% +18.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.00 vs 1.80 +0.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 6 0 0
Trailers 11 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 8 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 5 5 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 20% 0% —
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%).

Power Units
6
Drivers
5
Inspections
8
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
4
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

ARNOLDO GARZA is a individual based in OTHELLO, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 541166. 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 6 power units and 5 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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.

Carrier overview

ARNOLDO GARZA is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 5 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Othello, WA. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 67% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in WA (5 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (60.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Unknown, Peterbilt, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 132,156 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
25%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 132,156 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +25 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 132,156 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +50 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-03 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
6 violations
Hours of Service
3 violations
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Washington (WA) 5 1 20.0% Mar 24, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 3
Peterbilt 3
Unknown 3
Trinity Pr 2
Polar 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 1.11 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 2 — 0.22 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 1.16 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — 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 (8 rows) View all 8 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87429335 Mar 24, 2026 WA 3 GRANDVIEW WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 90959RP · 1XPXD49X5BD129596
0 — No
87348753 Mar 16, 2026 WA 3 GRANDVIEW WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 23287RP · 1XP5DB9X95D826012
0 — No
84485615 Apr 22, 2025 WA 3 LIBERTY LAKE WA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 05209RP · 1XKWDB9X03R704097
6 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 395.8A Yes
84371739 Apr 9, 2025 WA 3 LIBERTY LAKE WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 32149RP · 1XP5D49X97D677499
3 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.8A No
84188982 Mar 19, 2025 WA 2 GRANDVIEW WA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 90958RP · 1XKWD49X45R089455
1 392.16-D No
81216426 Mar 25, 2024 WA 2 PLYMOUTH WA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 90958RP · 1XKWD49X45R089455
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
78963927 Jun 14, 2023 WA 2 PLYMOUTHWA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 90959RP · 1XPXD49X5BD129596
7 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.78, 393.9A-LHLI Yes
78406196 Apr 19, 2023 WA 3 wa-sc64---east-spokane-(poe)
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 23287RP · 1XP5DB9X95D826012
6 395.8(a)(1), 383.23(a)(2), 392.2 Yes
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
WA000EA67327 Sep 24, 2020 WA 0 1 No No Injury
WA000E198864 Oct 3, 2012 WA 0 1 Yes No Injury
WA0002754123 Mar 9, 2009 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0000033174 Apr 19, 2000 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC316278
Active
—
View full authority record →
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
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA03814079 91X $750,000 Jun 18, 2021 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP23469A BIPD/Primary — Jul 24, 2004 Jun 18, 2021 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP23469A CARGO — Jul 24, 2004 Jul 29, 2021 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN389783 CARGO — Dec 22, 2003 Jul 24, 2004 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN389783 BIPD/Primary — Dec 22, 2003 Aug 26, 2004 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN389783 CARGO — Dec 22, 2003 Aug 26, 2004 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN389783 BIPD/Primary — Dec 22, 2003 Jul 24, 2004 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN227431 BIPD/Primary — Mar 9, 1998 Dec 22, 2003 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN227431 CARGO — Mar 3, 1997 Dec 22, 2003 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN227431 BIPD/Primary — Mar 3, 1997 Mar 9, 1998 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 29, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  2. Jun 18, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. Aug 26, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jul 24, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Dec 22, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Mar 9, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Mar 26, 1997
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
GRANDVIEW WA WA 3 0
LIBERTY LAKE WA WA 2 1
PLYMOUTH WA WA 1 1
PLYMOUTHWA WA 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 4 0
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL Driver Fitness 1 1
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 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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How to verify ARNOLDO GARZA

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about ARNOLDO GARZA

Is ARNOLDO GARZA an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. ARNOLDO GARZA is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 541166 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is ARNOLDO GARZA's safety rating? ▾
ARNOLDO GARZA is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has ARNOLDO GARZA had? ▾
8 roadside inspections are on file for ARNOLDO GARZA in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is ARNOLDO GARZA's out-of-service rate? ▾
ARNOLDO GARZA's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is ARNOLDO GARZA based? ▾
ARNOLDO GARZA reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1611 W LEE RD, OTHELLO, Washington 99344. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does ARNOLDO GARZA have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. ARNOLDO GARZA holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC316278). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does ARNOLDO GARZA operate? ▾
ARNOLDO GARZA self-reports 6 power units and 5 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has ARNOLDO GARZA had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for ARNOLDO GARZA in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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