MEATHEAD MOVERS INC
USDOT 921143 • 3600 SOUTH HIGUERA STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, 93401
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WPP2038647 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP2038650 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | BIPD/Full (1) | MS 054-0021 | ON FILE | Jun 12, 2003 | May 1, 2003 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CGV 4541301-10 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MMA 4541300-00 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CGV4541301 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MCA4541300 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CGV4541300 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2009 | May 1, 2013 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRV4541300 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRV4541300 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2009 | May 1, 2013 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CGV4541300 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CGV4541300 | REPLACED | Mar 18, 2005 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRV4541300 | REPLACED | Mar 18, 2005 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | BIPD/Primary | TCP110414 | REPLACED | May 1, 2004 | Mar 18, 2005 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | CARGO | TCP110414 | REPLACED | May 1, 2004 | Mar 18, 2005 |
| SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | CARGO | MS 054-0021 | REPLACED | Jun 12, 2003 | May 1, 2003 |
| ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MS 054-0021 | NAME CHANGED | May 1, 2003 | Dec 25, 2003 |
| ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MS 054-0021 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2003 | May 1, 2004 |
| ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | MS 054-0021 | NAME CHANGED | May 1, 2003 | Dec 25, 2003 |
| ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | MS 054-0021 | REPLACED | May 1, 2003 | May 1, 2004 |
| SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | CARGO | MS0410726 | REPLACED | May 1, 2001 | Jun 12, 2003 |
| SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | BIPD/Primary | MS0410726 | REPLACED | May 1, 2001 | Jun 12, 2003 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 343672/189122 | REPLACED | Feb 16, 2001 | May 1, 2001 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP 6763386-0 | REPLACED | Jan 27, 2001 | May 1, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2038647 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2038650 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MMA 4541300-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CGV 4541301-10 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CGV4541301 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MCA4541300 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV4541300 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2013 | May 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CGV4541300 | CARGO | May 1, 2013 | May 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV4541300 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CGV4541300 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV4541300 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CGV4541300 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP110414 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2005 | Mar 18, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP110414 | CARGO | Mar 18, 2005 | Mar 18, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | MS 054-0021 | CARGO | May 1, 2004 | May 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | MS 054-0021 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2004 | May 1, 2004 |
| NAMECHG | ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | MS 054-0021 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 25, 2003 | Dec 25, 2003 |
| NAMECHG | ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | MS 054-0021 | CARGO | Dec 25, 2003 | Dec 25, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | MS0410726 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2003 | Jun 12, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | MS0410726 | CARGO | Jun 12, 2003 | Jun 12, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | MS 054-0021 | CARGO | May 1, 2003 | May 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | MS 054-0021 | BIPD/Full (1) | May 1, 2003 | May 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP 6763386-0 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2001 | May 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 343672/189122 | CARGO | May 1, 2001 | May 1, 2001 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FF069654 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS FREIGHT FORWARDER | DISMISSED | Oct 30, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC398077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2004 |
| MC398077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2004 |
| MC398077 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 5, 2001 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
9 states • 183 inspections
Violation Summary (89 violations from latest 100 of 183 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 7 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SLSS | Suspension - Leaf spring shifted | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSU | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (183 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.262899/-118.624375 | ...LG5506 | MEATHEAD MOVERS INC |
| Oct 20, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | MORNING STAR MINE RD/8.4m S IVANPAH RD | ...MX9238 | MEATHEAD MOVERS INC |
| Jul 8, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | US101 SB/2000ft S KANAN RD | ...MX9235 | MEATHEAD MOVERS INC |
| Nov 10, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 2020 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2018 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 4, 2018 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2014 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2010 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events