SAHARA PALLETS LLC
USDOT 812789 • 19263 SOUTH AVENUE B, SOMERTON, AZ, 85350
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
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QAZ-63376-04 | ON FILE | Apr 27, 2024 | Apr 27, 2025 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QAZ-63376-03 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2023 | Apr 27, 2024 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QAZ-63376-02 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2022 | Apr 27, 2023 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QAZ-63376-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2021 | Apr 27, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CMC-3242136 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2020 | Apr 27, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CMC-3239405 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2019 | Apr 27, 2020 |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CMC-3236699 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2018 | Apr 27, 2019 |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CMC-3233816 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2017 | Apr 27, 2018 |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CXW-3230631 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2016 | Apr 27, 2017 |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CXW-3230631 | CANCELLED | May 6, 2016 | Jul 15, 2016 |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CXW-3230631 | REPLACED | May 6, 2016 | Jun 22, 2016 |
| ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | MAC-0002200-14-2036 | REPLACED | Jul 14, 2015 | May 6, 2016 |
| ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | MAC-0002200-14-2036 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 24, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 |
| ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | MAC-0002200-12-2201 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 2014 | Apr 24, 2015 |
| ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | MAC-0002200-12-2201 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2014 | Jun 17, 2014 |
| ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | MAC-0002200-12-2116 | REPLACED | Apr 24, 2013 | Apr 24, 2014 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-541944 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2012 | Apr 24, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QAZ-63376-04 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2025 | Apr 27, 2025 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QAZ-63376-03 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2024 | Apr 27, 2024 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QAZ-63376-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QAZ-63376-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2022 | Apr 27, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3242136 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2021 | Apr 27, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3239405 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2020 | Apr 27, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3236699 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2019 | Apr 27, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3233816 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2018 | Apr 27, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CXW-3230631 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2017 | Apr 27, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CXW-3230631 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2016 | Jul 15, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CXW-3230631 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2016 | Jun 22, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MAC-0002200-14-2036 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2016 | May 6, 2016 |
| NAMECHG | ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MAC-0002200-14-2036 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MAC-0002200-12-2201 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2015 | Apr 24, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MAC-0002200-12-2201 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2014 | Jun 17, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MAC-0002200-12-2116 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2014 | Apr 24, 2014 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-541944 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2013 | Apr 24, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-798539 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (30 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2025 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2025 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2024 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2024 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2023 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2023 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2022 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2022 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2021 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2021 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2020 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2020 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2019 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2019 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2018 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2018 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2017 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2017 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2016 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2016 |
| MC798539 | ENTERPRISE | GRANTED | May 13, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC798539 | ENTERPRISE | GRANTED | May 13, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC798539 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 21, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC798539 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 21, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2015 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2015 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2013 |
| MC798539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2013 |
| MC798539 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 21, 2012 | REVOKED | Jul 13, 2015 |
| MC798539 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 21, 2012 | REVOKED | Jul 13, 2015 |
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
3 states • 70 inspections
Violation Summary (217 violations from 70 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 16 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 15 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 9 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 8 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 7 | 4 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. | 6 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 6 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43B-BATV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(b) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(e) | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(c) | Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(c) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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 (70 inspections)
Showing 50 of 70
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records