TRAIL LINES INC
USDOT 570328 • 9415 SORENSEN AVENUE, SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA, 90670
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 798941001 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 72 MS JZ9302 | ON FILE | Jun 23, 1995 | Apr 24, 2020 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08625701 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881647 04 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881647 03 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2015 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881647 02 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2014 | Dec 1, 2015 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 9881647 01 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2013 | Dec 1, 2014 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CTP355888 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2010 | Dec 1, 2013 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 343535 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 2006 | Jan 6, 2011 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 343535 | REPLACED | Jan 25, 2006 | Dec 1, 2010 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 341165 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2005 | Jan 25, 2003 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 446707 | REPLACED | Feb 8, 2003 | Jan 25, 2003 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 339707 | REPLACED | Jan 25, 2003 | Jan 25, 2006 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 339707 | REPLACED | Jan 25, 2003 | Jan 26, 2005 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | T07705062 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 2002 | Jan 25, 2003 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | T07704376 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 2001 | Jan 25, 2002 |
| GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GA 109406 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 1999 | Jan 27, 2001 |
| GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GA 106847 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 1998 | Jan 25, 1999 |
| GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GA 103555 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 1997 | Jan 25, 1998 |
| GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GA103555 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 1997 | Jun 9, 1997 |
| GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GA 100499 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 1996 | Jul 8, 1996 |
| GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GA 100499 | REPLACED | Jan 25, 1996 | Jan 25, 1997 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | T07700390 | CANCELLED | Nov 25, 1995 | Feb 18, 1996 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKC 1260082 | CANCELLED | Nov 25, 1994 | Nov 25, 1995 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP8939324 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 1994 | Jun 23, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 798941001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 72 MS JZ9302 | CARGO | Apr 24, 2020 | Apr 24, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08625701 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | TP9881647 04 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | TP9881647 03 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | TP9881647 02 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2015 | Dec 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | TP 9881647 01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2014 | Dec 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CTP355888 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2013 | Dec 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 343535 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2011 | Jan 6, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 343535 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2010 | Dec 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 339707 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2006 | Jan 25, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 339707 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2005 | Jan 26, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | T07705062 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2003 | Jan 25, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 446707 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2003 | Jan 25, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 341165 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2003 | Jan 25, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | T07704376 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2002 | Jan 25, 2002 |
| CANCEL | GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | GA 109406 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2001 | Jan 27, 2001 |
| CANCEL | GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | GA 106847 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 1999 | Jan 25, 1999 |
| CANCEL | GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | GA 103555 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 1998 | Jan 25, 1998 |
| CANCEL | GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | GA103555 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 1997 | Jun 9, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | GA 100499 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 1997 | Jan 25, 1997 |
| CANCEL | GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | GA 100499 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 1996 | Jul 8, 1996 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | T07700390 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 1996 | Feb 18, 1996 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKC 1260082 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 1995 | Nov 25, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP8939324 | CARGO | Jun 23, 1995 | Jun 23, 1995 |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC278140 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2017 |
| MC278140 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2017 |
| MC278140 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 1, 2016 |
| MC278140 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 1, 2016 |
| MC278140 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2015 |
| MC278140 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2015 |
| MC278140 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2014 |
| MC278140 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2014 |
| MC278140 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Jan 31, 2001 | — | Unknown |
| MC278140 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 1999 |
| MC278140 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 1999 |
| MC278140 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 1997 |
| MC278140 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 8, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 1997 |
| MC278140 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Apr 8, 1995 | — | Unknown |
| MC278140 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 25, 1994 | — | Unknown |
| MC278140 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 25, 1994 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
33 states • 219 inspections
Violation Summary (66 violations from latest 100 of 219 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | 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:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | 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:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F3-HOSM | 395.8F3-HOSM | 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 (219 inspections)
Showing 50 of 219
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAHAM | JIMMIE KERR RD | ...BE9606 | TRAIL LINES |
| Oct 24, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...480878 | TRAIL LINES INC |
| Sep 25, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EL PASO | EXIT28B I10 | ...239914 | TRAIL LINES INC |
| Aug 2, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.343689 / -115.950774 | ...245774 | TRAIL LINES INC |
| Aug 7, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | JERSEY CITY | 16TH ST ** | ...245772 | TRAIL LINES INC |
| Nov 8, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | GRAND BLANC TWP | I-75 | — | TRAIL LINES INC |
| Jan 16, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SB I-81 | ...059377 | TRAIL LINES INC |
| Dec 31, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SANTA FE SPRINGS | SORENSEN AVE (9425) / 90 FT W OF ANN ST | ...480889 | TRAIL LINES INC |
| Dec 16, 2021 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | CRAIN HWY | ...116695 | TRAIL LINES INC |
| Sep 24, 2020 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 29, 2020 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2020 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2019 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 5, 2018 | VT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 28, 2018 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2017 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2017 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2015 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2015 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2014 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
52 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 52 events