CHRIS' MOVING MEN INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Prior insurance gap · 2192 days Sep 19, 1999 → Sep 19, 2005
- Prior insurance gap · 35 days Aug 15, 2006 → Sep 19, 2006
- Common (Property) gap · 2559 days Inactive Nov 2, 2009 → reinstated Nov 4, 2016
- Common (Property) gap · 2412 days Inactive Dec 10, 1999 → reinstated Jul 18, 2006
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
- 1 active operating authority
- Insurance on file · $750,000 TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. · 91X Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CHRIS' MOVING MEN INC (USDOT 588554) 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): CHRISTOPHER PAUL SODERBERG (Company officer); SANDRA MARQUEZ (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 2192 days — Sep 19, 1999 → Sep 19, 2005 • Prior insurance gap · 35 days — Aug 15, 2006 → Sep 19, 2006 • Common (Property) gap · 2559 days — Inactive Nov 2, 2009 → reinstated Nov 4, 2016 • Common (Property) gap · 2412 days — Inactive Dec 10, 1999 → reinstated Jul 18, 2006 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/588554/ 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). 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 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=197583 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.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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.
1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceTRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.Policy effective Sep 19, 2025
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Process AgentMULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC282839ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 3 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 50% | 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
CHRIS' MOVING MEN INC is a motor carrier based in TORRANCE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 588554. 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 5 power units and 6 drivers, with 3 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.
CHRIS' MOVING MEN INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 6 drivers, with 26 years on FMCSA's records, based in Torrance, CA. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WA (1) and AZ (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Driver Fitness (40.0% of violations); top code 391.41(a) (Physical qualification - general) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Freightliner is the most-inspected make.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,583 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Nov 2, 2009 to Nov 4, 2016 (2559 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 10, 1999 to Jul 18, 2006 (2412 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (3)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 19, 1999 to Sep 19, 2005 (2192 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 15, 2006 to Sep 19, 2006 (35 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 24, 2009 to Sep 19, 2015 (2156 days)
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 |
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| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 4, 2024 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 25, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 3.50 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 2.00 | 2 | — | 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 (3 rows) View all 3 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 82626399 | Sep 4, 2024 | AZ | 3 | EHRENBERG AZ |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 395.8(a)(1), 396.17(c), 391.41(a) | Yes |
| 82237724 | Jul 25, 2024 | WA | 2 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9(a), 391.41(a) | No |
| 79525873 | Aug 25, 2023 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA5302002243 | Apr 24, 2020 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0000026343 | May 31, 2019 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009058474 | May 5, 2019 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0008859547 | May 5, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009009664 | Aug 27, 2006 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
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 | |
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| Nov 4, 2016 | MC282839-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 18, 2006 | MC282839-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 13, 2006 | MC282839 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (19 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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| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP0003782 | 34 | — | Sep 19, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP0003782 | 91X | $750,000 | Sep 19, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2053343 | CARGO | — | Sep 19, 2024 | Oct 19, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2053344 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2024 | Sep 19, 2025 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2053344 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2024 | Oct 19, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2053343 | CARGO | — | Sep 19, 2024 | Sep 19, 2025 | REPLACED |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP0000780 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2021 | Sep 19, 2024 | REPLACED |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP0000780 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2015 | Sep 19, 2021 | REPLACED |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP0000780 | CARGO | — | Sep 19, 2015 | Sep 19, 2024 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 2156 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 24, 2009 to Sep 19, 2015 | ||||||
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CGV3616102 | CARGO | — | Sep 19, 2006 | Oct 24, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV3616102 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2006 | Oct 24, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 35 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 15, 2006 to Sep 19, 2006 | ||||||
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CGV3616102 | CARGO | — | Sep 19, 2005 | Aug 15, 2006 | NAME CHANGED |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV3616102 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2005 | Aug 15, 2006 | NAME CHANGED |
| Coverage gap — 2192 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 19, 1999 to Sep 19, 2005 | ||||||
| AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | 8 G1 MZA 80164153 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 1996 | Sep 19, 1999 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | 8G1MZI80323417 | CARGO | — | Sep 19, 1995 | Sep 19, 1999 | CANCELLED |
| THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 8G1MZA 80143329 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 1994 | Sep 19, 1996 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 19, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 19, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 19, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 19, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 19, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
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Sep 19, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
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Nov 4, 2016
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Nov 2, 2009
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Nov 2, 2009authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 2, 2009authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 2559 days (through Nov 4, 2016)
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Oct 24, 2009insuranceCANCEL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 24, 2009insuranceCANCEL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 24, 2009insurance gapCoverage gap: 2156 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 19, 2015)
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Oct 2, 2006
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Aug 15, 2006insuranceNAMECHG — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 15, 2006insuranceNAMECHG — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 15, 2006insurance gapCoverage gap: 35 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 19, 2006)
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Dec 10, 1999
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Dec 10, 1999authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 2412 days (through Jul 18, 2006)
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Sep 19, 1999insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 19, 1999insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 19, 1999authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Sep 19, 1999insurance gapCoverage gap: 2192 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 19, 2005)
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Sep 19, 1996insuranceTERM/REPL — THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
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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| EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| RIDGEFIELD WA | WA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC282839
common · ACTIVE · MC
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TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
34 policy on file
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 5,982 carriers served
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3 inspections
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5 reportable crashes
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How to verify CHRIS' MOVING MEN INC
- 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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