SUPERIOR CARTAGE INC
USDOT 621190 • DBA: CARTAGE PLUS • 3700 REDONDO BEACH AVENUE, REDONDO BEACH, CA, 90278
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-295331 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 2, 2019 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2669624 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP01719A | ON FILE | Jul 13, 2001 | Jun 10, 2019 |
| AMERICAN RELIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | GAS 102 505 | ON FILE | Jul 13, 1997 | Jul 13, 2000 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0967695 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP01719A | CANCELLED | May 3, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP01719A | NAME CHANGED | Jul 13, 2001 | Jun 10, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP01719A | REPLACED | Jul 13, 2001 | May 3, 2019 |
| UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP1000420 | CANCELLED | Jul 13, 2000 | Jul 13, 2001 |
| FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM | CARGO | ATL-DB ES3813 | CANCELLED | Jul 13, 1997 | Jul 13, 2001 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | TO 7700747 | CANCELLED | Jul 13, 1996 | Jul 13, 1997 |
| TIG PREMIER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | KTO 4120761 | CANCELLED | Feb 2, 1996 | Jul 13, 1996 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO | BIPD/Primary | CP 6255-556-5 | CANCELLED | Nov 14, 1995 | Feb 5, 1996 |
| TIG PREMIER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | KTO4120761 | CANCELLED | Sep 28, 1995 | Nov 20, 1995 |
| THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | QM 8572678 | REPLACED | Jul 13, 1995 | Jul 13, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 2669624 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0967695 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP01719A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP01719A | CARGO | Jun 10, 2019 | Jun 10, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP01719A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2019 | Jun 10, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP01719A | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2019 | May 3, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP1000420 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2001 | Jul 13, 2001 |
| CANCEL | FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM | ATL-DB ES3813 | CARGO | Jul 13, 2001 | Jul 13, 2001 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN RELIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY | GAS 102 505 | BIPD | Jul 13, 2000 | Jul 13, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | QM 8572678 | CARGO | Jul 13, 1997 | Jul 13, 1997 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | TO 7700747 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 1997 | Jul 13, 1997 |
| CANCEL | TIG PREMIER INSURANCE CO. | KTO 4120761 | BIPD | Jul 13, 1996 | Jul 13, 1996 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO | CP 6255-556-5 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 1996 | Feb 5, 1996 |
| CANCEL | TIG PREMIER INSURANCE CO. | KTO4120761 | BIPD | Nov 20, 1995 | Nov 20, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-295331 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC295331 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2019 |
| MC295331 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2019 |
| MC295331 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2015 |
| MC295331 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 28, 2002 | — | Unknown |
| MC295331 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 7, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 20, 1997 |
| MC295331 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 14, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC295331 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 20, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC295331 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 18, 1995 | REVOKED | Jan 20, 2000 |
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
1 state • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (2 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 87277428 | CARSON PLATFORM SCALES | CA | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 84334766 | CARSON SCALE | CA | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 81987734 | CARSON | CA | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 81285125 | SOUTH LOS ANGELES | CA | Level 1 | FUSO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 16, 2024 | 80623562 | SR-91 E/B PERALTA SCALES | CA | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 79488721 | SB CARSON SCALES | CA | Level 2 | FUSO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 79500908 | W/B PERALTA SCALE | CA | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.9(a) | 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOS ANGELES | 33.859479/-118.291229 | ...089897 | SUPERIOR CARTAGE INC |
| Feb 24, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOS ANGELES | RT101 / 130 FT N FOUNTAIN AV | ...002800 | SUPERIOR CARTAGE INC |
| Oct 22, 2009 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records