PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION
USDOT 729449 • 408 SOUTH TEILMAN AVENUE, FRESNO, CA, 93706
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-706457 | REVOKED | Jan 28, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BRPCBLTCA011600_089983_02 | ON FILE | Jan 22, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BRPCBLTCA011600_089983_02 | ACTIVE | Jan 22, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BRPCBLTCA011600_089983_02 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 22, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BRPCBLTCA011600_089983_02 | REPLACED | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BRPCBLTCA011500_089983_01 | CANCELLED | Jan 22, 2025 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRB005800 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2024 | Jan 22, 2025 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD-005119 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2021 | Jun 20, 2024 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD-005119 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2021 | Nov 21, 2021 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD-005119 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2021 | Dec 7, 2024 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD-005119 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2021 | Nov 21, 2024 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD000248 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2019 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD000248 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2019 | Nov 21, 2021 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD000145 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2017 | Nov 21, 2019 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD000145 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2017 | Aug 5, 2018 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD000145 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2017 | Nov 21, 2017 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD000145 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2017 | Jul 6, 2018 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD000145 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2017 | Nov 21, 2017 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD000145 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2017 | May 13, 2018 |
| MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | BVR8406377 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2014 | Nov 21, 2017 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-547742 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2013 | Nov 21, 2014 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-547742 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2012 | Nov 21, 2013 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-547742 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2011 | Nov 21, 2012 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-547742 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2011 | Nov 22, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BRPCBLTCA011600_089983_02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BRPCBLTCA011600_089983_02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BRPCBLTCA011600_089983_02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| CANCEL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BRPCBLTCA011500_089983_01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BRPCBLTCA011600_089983_02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRB005800 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2025 | Jan 22, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD-005119 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2024 | Dec 7, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD-005119 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD-005119 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD000248 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2021 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD000248 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2021 | Nov 21, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD-005119 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2021 | Nov 21, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD000145 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2019 | Nov 21, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD000145 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2018 | Aug 5, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD000145 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2018 | Jul 6, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD000145 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2018 | May 13, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD000145 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2017 | Nov 21, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD000145 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2017 | Nov 21, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BVR8406377 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2017 | Nov 21, 2017 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-547742 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2014 | Nov 21, 2014 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-547742 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2013 | Nov 21, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-547742 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2012 | Nov 22, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-547742 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2012 | Nov 21, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-706457 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC706457 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 6, 2026 | — | Unknown |
| MC706457 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2024 |
| MC706457 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 24, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2024 |
| MC706457 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2018 |
| MC706457 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2018 |
| MC706457 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2018 |
| MC706457 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 6, 2016 | REVOKED | Jan 28, 2026 |
| MC706457 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Apr 8, 2010 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 328 inspections
Violation Summary (143 violations from latest 100 of 328 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 26 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 9 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D4-HOSF | 395.8D4-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.11A-QMC | Unqualified driver | 1 | 0 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:382.15-SSF | 382.15-SSF | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17A1-LRLDWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | 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 (328 inspections)
Showing 50 of 328
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RIVERSIDE | OLIVEWOOD AVE | ...LR1838 | PROFESSIONAL COURIER NEWSPAPER DIST INC |
| Jun 10, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-15 N/B | ...LR1828 | PROFESSIONAL COURIER NEWSPAPER DIST INC |
| May 18, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DIAMOND BAR | 34.019954/-11.815104 | ...LR1813 | PROFESSIONAL COURIER NEWSPAPER DIST INC |
| May 5, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.332660/-115.968252 | ...767034 | PROFESSIONAL COURIER NEWSPAPER DIST INC |
| Mar 9, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN DIEGO | 32.987580 / -117.082890 | ...LR1833 | PROFESSIONAL COURIER NEWSPAPER DIST INC |
| Feb 4, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 36.923193/-119.799455 | ...LR1826 | PROFESSIONAL COURIER NEWSPAPER DIST INC |
| Dec 10, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN RAFAEL | 37.950427 / -122.495430 | ...LL1883 | PROFESSIONAL COURIER NEWSPAPER DIST INC |
| Oct 16, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RIVERSIDE | 33.898277 / -117.477124 | ...LR1838 | PROFESSIONAL COURIER NEWSPAPER DIST INC |
| Feb 13, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 33.708053/-115.424717 | ...767033 | PROFESSIONAL COURIER NEWSPAPER DIST INC |
| Nov 23, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | UNINCORPORATED | 33.845513/-116.451527 | ...S58476 | PROFESSIONAL COURIER NEWSPAPER DIST INC |
| Nov 16, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 36.432694/-119.800870 | ...767032 | PROFESSIONAL COURIER NEWSPAPER DIST INC |
| Nov 12, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.743850/-119.242373 | ...677911 | PROFESSIONAL COURIER NEWSPAPER DIST INC |
| Sep 25, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | OAKLAND | SAN LEANDRO ST / 236 FT W HIGH ST | ...S51531 | PROFESSIONAL COURIER NEWSPAPER DIST INC |
| Sep 19, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRESNO | RT 99 / 154 FEET SOUTH of TEILMAN AV | ...LR1826 | PROFESSIONAL COURIER NEWSPAPER DIST INC |
| Sep 17, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEMPE | WARNER RD@RIVER PKWY | ...017463 | PROFESSIONAL COURIER NEWSPAPER DIST INC |
| Apr 11, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT70/.5mi N of E GRIDLEY RD | ...767035 | PROFESSIONAL COURIER NEWSPAPER DIST INC |
| Jan 10, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RIVERSIDE | RT 91 WB/255ft E of 14TH ST | ...767045 | PROFESSIONAL COURIER NEWSPAPER DIST INC |
| Dec 23, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORANGE | RT55/700ft S of LINCOLN AV | ...S59979 | PROFESSIONAL COURIER NEWSPAPER DIST INC |
| Apr 28, 2020 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2020 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2020 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 29, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
49 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 49 events