SAMUEL A BERRI
USDOT 735413 • DBA: SAM BERRI TOWING AND LODI HEAVY HAUL • 1138 E HIGHWAY 4, DOUGLAS FLAT, CA, 95229
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
735,413
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2097283931
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
29
Drivers (MCS-150)
29
MCS-150 Mileage
10,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
1138 E HIGHWAY 4, DOUGLAS FLAT, CA, 95229
Mailing Address
PO BOX 1978, MURPHYS, CA, 95247
Contact
Phone: 2097283931
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Apr 15, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-032925 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 17, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BIC-WS-CA-01615-01 | ON FILE | Apr 15, 2024 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BIC-WS-CA-01615-00 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2023 | Apr 15, 2023 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BIC-WS-CA-01615-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2023 | Jul 8, 2023 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BIC-WS-CA-01615-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2023 | Apr 15, 2024 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | 606274526 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2017 | Apr 15, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-CA-01615-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-CA-01615-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-CA-01615-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2023 | Jul 8, 2023 |
| CANCEL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 606274526 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2023 | Apr 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-CA-01615-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2023 | Apr 15, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-032925 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC032925 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2024 |
| MC032925 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 16, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC032925 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 6, 2017 | REVOKED | Apr 24, 2023 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
132
Violations
30
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.0%
Driver OOS %
1.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
29
Drivers (MCS-150)
29
Crash Records
12
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
2
May
14
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
3
Oct
1
Nov
3
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
9
Apr
May
11
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
3
Dec
3
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
7
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 132 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 132 inspections
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Violation Summary (30 violations from latest 100 of 132 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:9A2-C | 9A2-C | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLEQP | 2-SLLEQP | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LPLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106D-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
7.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-16.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.30vs nat'l 1.80
-1.50 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 (132 inspections)
Showing 50 of 132
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
81 total · 8.6% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
12
Fatalities
0
Injuries
6
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
12
Crash History (12 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | MICKE GROVE RD | ...644822 | SAMUEL A BERRI |
| May 29, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LODI | VICTOR RD/GUILD AV | ...394756 | SAMUEL A BERRI |
| May 15, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT108/S WASHINGTON ST | ...FY5634 | SAMUEL A BERRI |
| Mar 4, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 4/.8mi E of MORAN RD | ...718488 | SAMUEL A BERRI |
| Jan 5, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 5/10ft S of DIERSSEN RD | ...162526 | SAMUEL A BERRI |
| Jun 29, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT49/12 FT N OF WILCOX RANCH RD | ...727680 | SAMUEL A BERRI |
| Apr 15, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | RT12/BURSON RD | ...548159 | SAM BERRI TOWING |
| Jan 3, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAKLAND | RT580 WB/14ft E BROADWAY | ...JG0142 | LODI HEAVY HAUL |
| May 6, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2013 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Apr 15, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 15, 2024
InsuranceInsurance cancel
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 8, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 15, 2023
InsuranceInsurance cancel
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE • BIPD/Primary
Apr 15, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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