MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC

USDOT 915692 • 5887 E HACKLE LANE, TUCSON, AZ, 85756

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
915,692
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
3032886699
Power Units (MCS-150)
45
Drivers (MCS-150)
47
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
4,225,254
Physical Address
5887 E HACKLE LANE, TUCSON, AZ, 85756
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Feb 1, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-396212ACTIVEUnknownJan 26, 2024

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLFO0003857ON FILEFeb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2024
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICACARGOQT 660 8713L484ON FILEFeb 1, 2008Sep 28, 2018

Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLFO0003120CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2018Feb 1, 2023
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCSP 3 544 375CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2015Feb 1, 2018
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLFO0000401REPLACEDFeb 1, 2013Feb 1, 2015
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTO0002142REPLACEDFeb 1, 2011Feb 1, 2013
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTF579877REPLACEDMay 5, 2008Feb 1, 2011
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.CARGOMXI98473432REPLACEDFeb 1, 2006Feb 1, 2008
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTF478747REPLACEDFeb 1, 2006Feb 1, 2006
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTF478747REPLACEDFeb 1, 2006May 5, 2008
TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary1080506691CANCELLEDMar 7, 2005Feb 19, 2006
TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary1080506691REPLACEDMar 7, 2005Feb 1, 2006
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.CARGOMXI98472147REPLACEDFeb 1, 2005Feb 1, 2006
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.CARGOMXI98470536REPLACEDFeb 7, 2004Feb 1, 2005
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.CARGOMXI98470536NAME CHANGEDFeb 7, 2004Mar 7, 2005
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary1080506691NAME CHANGEDFeb 7, 2004Mar 7, 2005
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDONCARGOLC5191CANCELLEDFeb 7, 2003Feb 7, 2004
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDONCARGOLC5003CANCELLEDFeb 7, 2002Feb 6, 2003
FIRST FINANCIAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryHTK2000065REPLACEDFeb 7, 2002Feb 7, 2004
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN282491CANCELLEDJan 24, 2001Jul 18, 2002
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN282491CANCELLEDNov 14, 2000Jul 18, 2002

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLFO0003857BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLFO0003120BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023
CANCELTRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICAQT 660 8713L484CARGOSep 28, 2018Sep 28, 2018
CANCELWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CSP 3 544 375BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2018Feb 1, 2018
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLFO0000401BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2015Feb 1, 2015
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLTO0002142BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2013Feb 1, 2013
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTF579877BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2011Feb 1, 2011
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTF478747BIPD/PrimaryMay 5, 2008May 5, 2008
TERM/REPLFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.MXI98473432CARGOFeb 1, 2008Feb 1, 2008
TERM/CANCLTRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.1080506691BIPD/PrimaryFeb 19, 2006Feb 19, 2006
TERM/REPLFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.MXI98472147CARGOFeb 1, 2006Feb 1, 2006
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTF478747CARGOFeb 1, 2006Feb 1, 2006
TERM/REPLTRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.1080506691BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2006Feb 1, 2006
TERM/CANCLFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.MXI98470536CARGOMar 7, 2005Mar 7, 2005
NAMECHGCONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.1080506691BIPD/PrimaryMar 7, 2005Mar 7, 2005
TERM/REPLFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.MXI98470536CARGOFeb 1, 2005Feb 1, 2005
TERM/REPLFIRST FINANCIAL INSURANCE CO.HTK2000065BIPD/PrimaryFeb 7, 2004Feb 7, 2004
CANCELUNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDONLC5191CARGOFeb 7, 2004Feb 7, 2004
CANCELUNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDONLC5003CARGOFeb 6, 2003Feb 6, 2003
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN282491CARGOJul 18, 2002Jul 18, 2002
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN282491BIPD/PrimaryJul 18, 2002Jul 18, 2002

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC396212COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 5, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 26, 2024
MC396212COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 5, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 25, 2023
MC396212COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 5, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 25, 2018
MC396212COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 23, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 7, 2005
MC396212COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 2, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 25, 2005
MC396212COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 5, 2003DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 18, 2003
MC396212COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 13, 2002DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 15, 2002
MC396212MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 31, 2001Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
29%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
52
Violations
65
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
5.8%
Driver OOS %
1.9%
Power Units (MCS-150)
45
Drivers (MCS-150)
47
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

3
May
3
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
3
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 52 of 52 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

13 states52 inspections

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Violation Summary (65 violations from 52 inspections)

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Violation Summary (65 violations from 52 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued3308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(g)393.75(g)22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2LVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.7Unsafe operations forbidden11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.51(a)CDL disqualification - major offense1110Driver Fitness

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
5.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-17.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.9%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.8 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.25vs nat'l 1.80
-0.55 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 (52 inspections)

Showing 50 of 52

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Inspection History (52 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 11, 202687260953KINARDS SCSCLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Feb 13, 202687057169I80 WB 44MMIALevel 3COTT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2CNo
Dec 5, 202586505666LONDONKYLevel 3CTRL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLNo
Oct 18, 202586088281CLINTON TNTNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Sep 25, 202585887019JACKSON OHOHLevel 3COTTAGE-ET SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 22, 202585861795EMERADO NDNDLevel 3COTTAGE-ET SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 29, 202585632653LOUISVILLEKYLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2396.3A1BL, 392.2-SLLSWZYes
Jul 23, 202585325054COLUMBUS ININLevel 3LOHR NORTH SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Jul 10, 202585178059LONDONKYLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75CNo
Jun 30, 202585122826CHESTERFIELD MOMOLevel 3COTTRELL T SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLFCNo
Apr 17, 202584439928LONDONKYLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 392.16No
Mar 27, 202584376525T5ILLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 24, 202584215044I57SILLevel 3COTT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS1No
Mar 6, 202584050668LONDONKYLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Feb 27, 202583982694NORTH CORBINKYLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Feb 27, 202584005745MENOMONIE WIWILevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.60D, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Feb 19, 20258392096901 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVILIALevel 3COTT SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEWA1, 396.17CNo
Jan 22, 202583676718GREENVILLE SCSCLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS1No
Jan 14, 202583654441PARKERS PRAIRIE MNMNLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 16, 202483414316MOUNT VERNONKYLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2LVNo
Nov 26, 202483330847PORTER ININLevel 3COTTRELL T SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLFCNo
Sep 1, 202482551422CLINTON TNTNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 28, 202482505376JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 26, 202482548821CASS LAKE MNMNLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1395.8(e)(1)No
Jul 1, 202482050876PUTNAM COUNTYTNLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 23, 202482024897I-64ILLevel 3COTTRELL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 13, 202481876737HAYWOOD COUNTY WEL CTR, I-40,NCLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jun 4, 202481821524ALBERTVILLE MNMNLevel 3COTTRELL T SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 395.24No
May 19, 202481655022LEXINGTONKYLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSWZNo
May 9, 202481602321RoadsideILLevel 2COTTRELL SEMI-TRAILER6392.2, 393.75(g)Yes
May 1, 202481507555FRANKFORTKYLevel 3UNK SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 17, 202481417814MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER6392.2, 395.8(e)(1), 393.45(b)(2)No
Mar 14, 202481106578MOORHEADMNLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2No
Mar 13, 202481102470SIOUX FALLS SDSDLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 5, 202481060812MAPLE GROVEMNLevel 3OTHR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Feb 13, 202480838980ROGERSMNLevel 3BOYD SEMI-TRAILER6392.2No
Jan 15, 202480611956KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 1COTTRELL T SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 3, 202480522158VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3COTTRELL T SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 7, 202380345529RED RIVER WEIGH STATIONMNLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 16, 202380189519INDIANAPOLIS ININLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Nov 16, 202380192023LONDONKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Oct 28, 202380041027ROADSIDEOHLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8(e)(1)No
Oct 19, 202379977258I-90ILLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 2, 202379820629#13 I-65 SB LAKEINLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2396.7, 393.95(a)Yes
Sep 12, 202379654394CARLTONMNLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 31, 202379569392BEMIDJIMNLevel 3UNK SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 28, 202379521246WORTHINGTON SCALEMNLevel 3OTHR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 21, 202379472373I-70ILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 16, 20237945671864ILLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 383.51(a)Yes
Aug 14, 202379409319I-294 NBILLevel 2COTT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

32 total · 6.3% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
13
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
24

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 15, 2025ILTOW00JOLIET TWPI-80...714881MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC
Sep 20, 2025NCTOW00ASHEVILLE26...497545MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC
Sep 4, 2025KYINJURY02LOUISVILLEI 0265...959449MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC
Mar 26, 2025SCTOW00SPARTANBURGBOILING SPRINGS RD...794076MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC
Mar 21, 2025KYINJURY04PADUCAHI 0024...642813MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC
Jul 1, 2024TNTOW00COOKEVILLEUNKNOWN RAMP ROAD...762870MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC
Jan 18, 2024MNTOW00ORANGEISTH 94...Y62545MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC
Jan 21, 2022KSTOW00U054...GV6382MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC
Dec 17, 2021MNTOW00OSCARISTH 94 EB MP 47...898509MOTOR CAR AUTO CARRIERS INC
May 2, 2020WVINJURY01
Nov 20, 2019MNTOW00
Nov 8, 2019ILTOW00
Mar 28, 2019VATOW00
Oct 27, 2018NDTOW00
Dec 13, 2017TNINJURY01
Mar 7, 2017ILTOW00
Dec 4, 2016INTOW00
Nov 24, 2016VATOW00
Sep 7, 2016MNTOW00
Apr 5, 2016ILINJURY01
May 15, 2015TNINJURY01
Feb 3, 2015MNINJURY01
Jun 3, 2014MNTOW00
Dec 18, 2013NDINJURY02
Oct 2, 2013TNTOW00

Compliance Timeline

47 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Oct 15, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 20, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 4, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in KY
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Mar 26, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 21, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in KY
0 fatalities, 4 injuries
Jul 1, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in TN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 26, 2024
Authority
Jan 18, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 21, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in KS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 17, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 2, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 20, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 8, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 28, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 27, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 28, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA • CARGO
Feb 1, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 13, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 7, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 4, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 24, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 7, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 5, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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