COMMODITY FORWARDERS INC

USDOT 614690 • 11101 S LA CIENEGA BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90045

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
614,690
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
3103488855
Power Units (MCS-150)
67
Drivers (MCS-150)
104
MCS-150 Mileage
215,000
Physical Address
11101 S LA CIENEGA BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90045
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Oct 1, 2018
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-842192ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
LEXON INSURANCE COMPANYSURETY7721515ON FILEOct 1, 2018Oct 1, 2024
WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASJ-Z91-454885-04ON FILEJul 20, 2013Jan 1, 2018

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANSURETY9937842REPLACEDOct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2018
GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANYSURETY50926REPLACEDOct 1, 2013Oct 1, 2017

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLLEXON INSURANCE COMPANY7721515SURETYOct 1, 2024Oct 1, 2024
TERM/REPLSOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN9937842SURETYOct 1, 2018Oct 1, 2018
TERM/REPLWAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANYASJ-Z91-454885-04BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2018Jan 1, 2018
TERM/REPLGREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY50926SURETYOct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2017

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC842192MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDOct 18, 2013Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
40
Violations
35
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
2.5%
Driver OOS %
2.5%
Power Units (MCS-150)
67
Drivers (MCS-150)
104
Crash Records
6

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
3
Nov
3
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 40 of 40 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states40 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (35 violations from 40 inspections)

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Violation Summary (35 violations from 40 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued418Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC30General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D390.21TE2IV-D20General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21(b)USDOT number not displayed203General/Admin
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2WGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(a)390.21T(a)10General/Admin

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
2.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-20.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.2 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.88vs nat'l 1.80
-0.93 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (40 inspections)

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Inspection History (40 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 9, 202687249829H-BOSTONMALevel 3FRTV STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16ADNo
Feb 12, 202687045975CARSON SCALES NORTHBOUNDCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLSR, 383.23A2-LCDLNYes
Feb 7, 202686991433ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 3NAVISTAR STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 21, 202686879278CARSON PLATFORM SCALESCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 6, 202686720091IMPERIAL WAY E/O AVIATIONCALevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 16, 202586601417WAILUKU HIHILevel 1ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LLPLNo
Dec 11, 202586544936IMPERIAL HGIHWAY W/O AVIATIONCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 9, 202586683173WAIPAHU HIHILevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2-SLLSR, 393.11A1-LCHL, 393.11A1-LLPLNo
Nov 15, 202586337131ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 2NAVISTER STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 13, 202586320096H-BOSTONMALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21TB1-MCNo
Nov 13, 202586320098S-BOSTONMALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 10, 202585759594HONOLULU HIHILevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 18, 202585525185IMPERIAL WAY E/O AVIATIONCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21TE2IV-D, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Jul 28, 202585353909CARSONCALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 26, 202585335787ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Jun 17, 202584982948HONOLULU HIHILevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK4390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT, 390.21TE2IV-DNo
May 24, 202584783912ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 9, 202584629215IMPERIAL HWY. - LAXCALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 21, 202584210568CARSON PLATFORM SCALESCALevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 8, 202583822936ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLNo
Jan 8, 202583560186ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 9, 202483352505ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2WGNo
Sep 24, 202482753995ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 26, 202482513056CONEJO CVEFCALevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 10, 202481851423WAILUKU HIHILevel 1ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 25, 202481726176GLENN OUTBOUND WEIGH STATIONAKLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 13, 202480853782CONEJO IFCALevel 1CIMC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2Yes
Feb 5, 202480807502I-580 EASTBOUND, LIVERMORECALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 27, 202480707333GLENN OUTBOUND WEIGH STATIONAKLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 27, 202380044208CONEJO PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Oct 25, 202380041417KAHULUIHILevel 1ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 30, 202379808167GLENN INBOUND WEIGH STATIONAKLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 21, 202379731661KAHULUIHILevel 1ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 20, 202379708649KAHULUIHILevel 1ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)No
Sep 2, 202379584412GLENN OUTBOUND WEIGH STATIONAKLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.95(a), 390.21T(b), 396.9(d)(2)No
Jul 24, 202379239768CONEJO CVEFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 12, 202378871823CARSONCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 22, 202378720180KAHULUIHILevel 1ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.11, 392.2No
Apr 26, 202378560022KAHULUIHILevel 1ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK3390.21(b), 392.2No
Apr 22, 202378428360GLENN OUTBOUND WEIGH STATIONAKLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21T(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

26 total · 3.8% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
2
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (6 records)

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Crash History (6 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 28, 2023HITOW00KAPOLEIHANUA ST /32' E OF MALAKOLE ST...N60374COMMODITY FORWARDERS INC
Nov 18, 2016CAFATAL12
Oct 25, 2015WATOW00
May 19, 2015WATOW00
Nov 18, 2014WATOW00
Jan 30, 2007WATOW00

Compliance Timeline

10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Oct 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY • SURETY
Nov 28, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in HI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 1, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN • SURETY
Jan 1, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY • SURETY
Nov 18, 2016
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 2 injuries
Oct 25, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 19, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 18, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 30, 2007
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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