MOTT BROS INC
USDOT 579964 • 1341 MILL ROAD, YREKA, CA, 96097-9565
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-301349 | REVOKED | Sep 2, 1999 | Sep 2, 1999 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM | BIPD/Primary | 25 CC 112136 | ON FILE | May 20, 2006 | May 20, 2017 |
| GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 220 89 96 | ON FILE | May 20, 1996 | May 7, 1997 |
| HOUSTON GENERAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 5CMP 9490255 00 | ON FILE | Mar 12, 1996 | May 20, 1997 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | SCI-CN-101343 | REPLACED | May 20, 2005 | May 20, 2006 |
| ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC. | BIPD/Primary | SCI-PK-006535 | CANCELLED | May 20, 2003 | May 20, 2005 |
| ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC. | BIPD/Primary | SCI-PK-001872-00 | CANCELLED | May 20, 1999 | Jun 27, 2002 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | MCP200099800 | CANCELLED | May 20, 1997 | Jun 16, 1999 |
| HOUSTON GENERAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 5CMP 9490255 00 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 1996 | Jul 9, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM | 25 CC 112136 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2017 | May 20, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | SCI-CN-101343 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2006 | May 20, 2006 |
| CANCEL | ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC. | SCI-PK-006535 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2005 | May 20, 2005 |
| CANCEL | ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC. | SCI-PK-001872-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2002 | Jun 27, 2002 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | MCP200099800 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 1999 | Jun 16, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | HOUSTON GENERAL INSURANCE CO. | 5CMP 9490255 00 | BIPD | Jul 9, 1997 | Jul 9, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON GENERAL INSURANCE CO. | 5CMP 9490255 00 | BIPD | May 20, 1997 | May 20, 1997 |
| CANCEL | GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | 220 89 96 | CARGO | May 7, 1997 | May 7, 1997 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-301349 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC301349 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 13, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC301349 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 2, 1996 | REVOKED | Aug 30, 1999 |
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
2 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (7 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | 86878196 | N/B HWY 3 AT MOFFETT CR RD | CA | Level 1 | KALY SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.47E | No |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 86452259 | 97 LIVING MEMORIAL | CA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 84547101 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | Level 1 | HEIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 84493513 | Roadside | CA | Level 1 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 84493589 | Roadside | CA | Level 1 | MURT SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 83077140 | COTTONWOOD CVEF | CA | Level 1 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 82494450 | ASHLAND OR | OR | Level 1 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.45(d) | No |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 81295989 | ASHLAND POE - 3.5 MI N ASHLAND | OR | Level 1 | HEIL SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 396.17(c), 393.11 | No |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 80603266 | ASHLAND POE - 3.5 MI N ASHLAND | OR | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.95(a), 393.11 | No |
| May 18, 2023 | 78672185 | PILGRIM CREEK | CA | Level 1 | MURT SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 10, 2023 | 78590340 | LIVING MEMORIAL | CA | Level 1 | MURT SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2013 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2011 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records