GALPIN MOTORS
DBA: GALPIN STUDIO RENTALS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- 1 fatality on crash record 13 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — GALPIN MOTORS (USDOT 896482) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): PHILLIPS H. MARSHALL (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • 1 fatality on crash record — 13 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/896482/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 86/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 86/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 5.3% (better). n=107369 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 13 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 43 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 2.63% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
GALPIN MOTORS is a motor carrier based in NORTH HILLS, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 896482. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 3 drivers, with 43 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
GALPIN MOTORS is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 3 drivers, based in North Hills, CA. Across 34 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
34 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 580% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (29) and NM (2), with Level 5 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (61.5% of violations); top code 390.21TB2-DOT (390.21TB2-DOT) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Ford, International, and Isuzu are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 107,369 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 33 | 1 | 3.0% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 12, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.39 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 1.06 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (43 rows) View all 43 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88403297 | Jul 14, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 87934211 | May 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 396.3A1-HCM, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 87754004 | May 3, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87642129 | Apr 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | CAJON PLATFORM SCALES |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86162423 | Oct 27, 2025 | CA | 3 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86198399 | Oct 22, 2025 | NV | 1 | SLOAN CHECK SITE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 395.8F1-HOSM, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 85844328 | Sep 22, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-imperial-hgihway--w/o-aviation |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85715247 | Sep 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85461837 | Jul 2, 2025 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 84558437 | May 1, 2025 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84508294 | Apr 26, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-san-onofre-if-(southbound) |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 84482834 | Apr 22, 2025 | CA | 1 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.30-B, 393.95A1 | No |
| 84008429 | Feb 27, 2025 | NM | 1 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83864391 | Feb 11, 2025 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83151165 | Nov 12, 2024 | WA | 3 | ARLINGTON WA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 395.8A, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 82961197 | Oct 17, 2024 | AR | 1 | VAN BUREN AR |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83970218 | Oct 16, 2024 | NM | 1 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.11 | No |
| 82819021 | Oct 1, 2024 | CA | 1 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82329661 | Jul 30, 2024 | CA | 5 | NORTH HILLS |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82290260 | Jul 30, 2024 | CA | 5 | NORTH HILLS |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82290201 | Jul 30, 2024 | CA | 5 | NORTH HILLS |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82290200 | Jul 30, 2024 | CA | 5 | NORTH HILLS |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Navi
|
0 | — | No |
| 82290199 | Jul 30, 2024 | CA | 5 | NORTH HILLS |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Navi
|
0 | — | No |
| 82290198 | Jul 30, 2024 | CA | 5 | NORTH HILLS |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75(b) | No |
| 82290137 | Jul 30, 2024 | CA | 5 | NORTH HILLS |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA0009776587 | Nov 14, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5502402077 | Apr 21, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5802400694 | Mar 3, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA19120-9601 | Dec 12, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8352200624 | Jun 30, 2022 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CA0009375857 | Dec 1, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4611900791 | Oct 9, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0008957614 | Sep 3, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0006915655 | Apr 30, 2015 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0004753090 | Apr 18, 2011 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0004607146 | Feb 28, 2010 | CA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| CA0001657218 | Sep 6, 2004 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0001618943 | Sep 6, 2004 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH HILLS | CA | 19 | 0 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| CAJON PLATFORM SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| LOS ANGELES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
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How to verify GALPIN MOTORS
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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