MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC
USDOT 915692 • 5887 E HACKLE LANE, TUCSON, AZ, 85756
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-396212 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 26, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0003857 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT 660 8713L484 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2008 | Sep 28, 2018 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0003120 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 3 544 375 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0000401 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0002142 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF579877 | REPLACED | May 5, 2008 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI98473432 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2006 | Feb 1, 2008 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF478747 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2006 | Feb 1, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF478747 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2006 | May 5, 2008 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1080506691 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2005 | Feb 19, 2006 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1080506691 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2005 | Feb 1, 2006 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI98472147 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2005 | Feb 1, 2006 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI98470536 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2004 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI98470536 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 7, 2004 | Mar 7, 2005 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1080506691 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 7, 2004 | Mar 7, 2005 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | LC5191 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2003 | Feb 7, 2004 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | LC5003 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2002 | Feb 6, 2003 |
| FIRST FINANCIAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | HTK2000065 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2002 | Feb 7, 2004 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN282491 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2001 | Jul 18, 2002 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN282491 | CANCELLED | Nov 14, 2000 | Jul 18, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0003857 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0003120 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT 660 8713L484 | CARGO | Sep 28, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 3 544 375 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0000401 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0002142 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF579877 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF478747 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2008 | May 5, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI98473432 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2008 | Feb 1, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 1080506691 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2006 | Feb 19, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI98472147 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2006 | Feb 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF478747 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2006 | Feb 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 1080506691 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2006 | Feb 1, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI98470536 | CARGO | Mar 7, 2005 | Mar 7, 2005 |
| NAMECHG | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080506691 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2005 | Mar 7, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI98470536 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2005 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | FIRST FINANCIAL INSURANCE CO. | HTK2000065 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2004 | Feb 7, 2004 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | LC5191 | CARGO | Feb 7, 2004 | Feb 7, 2004 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | LC5003 | CARGO | Feb 6, 2003 | Feb 6, 2003 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN282491 | CARGO | Jul 18, 2002 | Jul 18, 2002 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN282491 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2002 | Jul 18, 2002 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC396212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2024 |
| MC396212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2023 |
| MC396212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2018 |
| MC396212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2005 |
| MC396212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2005 |
| MC396212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2003 |
| MC396212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2002 |
| MC396212 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 31, 2001 | — | Unknown |
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
13 states • 52 inspections
Violation Summary (65 violations from 52 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 33 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
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 (52 inspections)
Showing 50 of 52
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JOLIET TWP | I-80 | ...714881 | MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC |
| Sep 20, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ASHEVILLE | 26 | ...497545 | MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC |
| Sep 4, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LOUISVILLE | I 0265 | ...959449 | MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC |
| Mar 26, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPARTANBURG | BOILING SPRINGS RD | ...794076 | MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC |
| Mar 21, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 4 | PADUCAH | I 0024 | ...642813 | MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC |
| Jul 1, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | COOKEVILLE | UNKNOWN RAMP ROAD | ...762870 | MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 18, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORANGE | ISTH 94 | ...Y62545 | MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 21, 2022 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | U054 | ...GV6382 | MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC |
| Dec 17, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | OSCAR | ISTH 94 EB MP 47 | ...898509 | MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC |
| May 2, 2020 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2019 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2018 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2017 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2016 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 24, 2016 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 5, 2016 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 15, 2015 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2015 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2013 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2013 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
47 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 47 events