WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING

USDOT 999537 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: KARI BARSTOW TESTA Additional owner: ROY TESTA Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Based in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA Grade B · 83
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Mar 16, 2026
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: KARI BARSTOW TESTA
Additional owner: ROY TESTA
Cargo: Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING (USDOT 999537)
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
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): KARI BARSTOW TESTA (Owner); ROY TESTA (Additional owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/999537/
As of: Jul 25, 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 B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 9.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 17.6% vs peer median 9.5% (worse). n=89167 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 999537
In FMCSA records since Jan 17, 2002 (~24y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner KARI BARSTOW TESTA
Additional owner ROY TESTA
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway
Fleet size 10 units
Drivers 7
Annual mileage 230,812 mi
Contact & address
Physical
948 3RD ST
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150-6227
Mailing
P O BOX 10716
SO LAKE TAHOE, CA 96158
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 999537
In FMCSA records since Jan 17, 2002 (~24y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 230,812 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 17.6% vs 23.4% -5.8 pts
Driver OOS Rate 9.5% vs 6.7% +2.8 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.50 vs 1.80 -0.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 10 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 6 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 2 0 2
Tow-away 0 1 0 1
Crash reports 0 1 0 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 42 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 18 18 0
OOS inspections 2 4 0
OOS percentage 11.11% 22.22%
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%).

Power Units
10
Drivers
7
Inspections
42
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
17.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
6 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING is a individual based in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 999537. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 10 power units and 7 drivers, with 42 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 17.6%. 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.

Carrier overview

WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 7 drivers, organized as an individual, based in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Across 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 27.3% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

22 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 29% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (22 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

27.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; International, Ram, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 17.6% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 89,167 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
9.5%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 89,167 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +9.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
17.6%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
9.5%
Median across 89,167 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +8.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 18 6 33.3% May 13, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 15
Ram 9
Peterbilt 2
Dodge 1
Hino 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 2 0.66 1 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 2 0.46 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 0.25 0 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 6 3.34 3 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (42 rows) View all 42 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87865543 May 13, 2026 CA 1
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87865535 May 13, 2026 CA 1
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87865533 May 13, 2026 CA 1
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87218003 Mar 2, 2026 CA 1 CORDELIA IF
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 392.2-SLLEQP Yes
85237361 Jul 14, 2025 CA 2 CAMINO SCALE
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLDL No
84939868 Jun 10, 2025 CA 1 ca-3950-e/b-interstate-80
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 393.45B2-BHTD, 392.2-SLLDL, 393.45D-B Yes
84806671 May 27, 2025 CA 1
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLDL No
84806670 May 27, 2025 CA 1
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84805748 May 27, 2025 CA 1 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE AREA
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84792833 May 27, 2025 CA 1
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.81-H, 393.45D-B Yes
84792832 May 27, 2025 CA 1
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84792831 May 27, 2025 CA 1
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84792012 May 27, 2025 CA 1 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE AREA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2SLSCR Yes
84043615 Feb 24, 2025 CA 1 CORDELIA IF
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 396.5B-HWSL No
83301717 Dec 2, 2024 CA 3 CORDELIA IF
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2SLLHOS Yes
83301411 Dec 2, 2024 CA 3 CORDELIA CVEF
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2SLLHOS Yes
83197085 Nov 18, 2024 CA 3 CAMINO SCALES
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
0 No
82271130 Jul 30, 2024 CA 3 I-80 WB EO KIDWELL RD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
81753038 May 23, 2024 CA 1 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE AREA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81753037 May 23, 2024 CA 1 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE AREA
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81751835 May 23, 2024 CA 1 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE AREA
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81699827 May 23, 2024 CA 1
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81699725 May 23, 2024 CA 1 S. LAKE TAHOE OFFICE
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81699186 May 23, 2024 CA 1 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81699185 May 23, 2024 CA 1 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA09020-0080 Nov 10, 2025 CA 0 2 Yes No Injury
CA0902050163 May 22, 2024 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA2462400068 Mar 8, 2024 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA2462300036 Feb 11, 2023 CA 0 1 Yes No Injury
CA2461600043 Jan 31, 2016 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA2801600044 Jan 21, 2016 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC509401 common N
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Apr 18, 2022 MC509401-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Feb 29, 2008 MC509401 NC REVOCATION NC →
Feb 22, 2005 MC509401-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (32 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP735559 91X $1,000,000 Mar 16, 2026 On file ACTIVE
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP632938 BIPD/Primary Mar 16, 2025 Mar 16, 2026 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP529080 BIPD/Primary Mar 16, 2024 Mar 16, 2025 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP423813 BIPD/Primary Mar 16, 2023 Mar 16, 2024 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP317909 BIPD/Primary Mar 16, 2022 Mar 16, 2023 REPLACED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP213400 BIPD/Primary Mar 16, 2021 Mar 16, 2022 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP109324 BIPD/Primary Mar 16, 2020 Mar 16, 2021 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP005404 BIPD/Primary Mar 16, 2019 Mar 16, 2020 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP901900 BIPD/Primary Mar 16, 2018 Mar 16, 2019 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY UXQ0012501 BIPD/Primary Mar 16, 2017 Mar 16, 2018 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA02911260 BIPD/Primary Mar 16, 2016 Mar 16, 2017 CANCELLED
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP ACP BA 3006491086 BIPD/Primary Mar 16, 2014 Mar 16, 2016 REPLACED
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY TOW-011049 BIPD/Primary Mar 16, 2013 Mar 16, 2014 CANCELLED
NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY TIP-CL-0010204-1 BIPD/Primary Mar 16, 2012 Mar 16, 2013 CANCELLED
NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY TIP-CL-0010204-0 CARGO Mar 16, 2011 Mar 16, 2012 CANCELLED
NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY TIP-CL-0010204-0 BIPD/Primary Mar 16, 2011 Mar 16, 2012 CANCELLED
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. TIP-002912 BIPD/Primary Mar 16, 2010 Mar 16, 2011 CANCELLED
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. TIP-002912 CARGO Mar 16, 2010 Mar 16, 2011 CANCELLED
EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 7400000197-091 CARGO Mar 16, 2009 Mar 16, 2010 CANCELLED
EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 7400000197-091 BIPD/Primary Mar 16, 2009 Mar 16, 2010 CANCELLED
EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 7400000197-081 CARGO Mar 16, 2008 Mar 16, 2009 CANCELLED
EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 7400000197-081 BIPD/Primary Mar 16, 2008 Mar 16, 2009 CANCELLED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTP103513 BIPD/Primary Mar 16, 2007 Mar 16, 2008 CANCELLED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTP103513 CARGO Mar 16, 2007 Mar 16, 2008 CANCELLED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTP100153-04 BIPD/Primary Jul 18, 2006 Mar 24, 2007 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 16, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Feb 26, 2026
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Mar 16, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Mar 12, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Mar 16, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Mar 11, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Mar 16, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. May 16, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  9. Apr 18, 2022
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Mar 22, 2022
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Mar 22, 2022
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  12. Mar 16, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Mar 16, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Mar 11, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  15. Mar 17, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  16. Mar 16, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Mar 16, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Mar 12, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  19. Mar 16, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Mar 20, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  21. Mar 16, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  22. Mar 16, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
  23. Mar 17, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  24. Mar 16, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Mar 16, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
  26. Mar 14, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  27. Mar 16, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
  28. Mar 15, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  29. Mar 16, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
  30. Mar 11, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  31. Mar 16, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  32. Mar 9, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  33. Mar 16, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  34. Mar 11, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  35. Mar 17, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  36. Mar 16, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  37. Mar 24, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  38. Mar 19, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  39. Mar 16, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  40. Jul 18, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 4 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
393.203(b) Cab/body improperly secured to frame Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.41 No or defective parking brake system on CMV Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) Hours of Service 1 0
395.8(a)(1) Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service Hours of Service 1 0
396.9(d)(2) Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING

Is WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING an active motor carrier?
Yes. WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 999537 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING's safety rating?
WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING had?
42 roadside inspections are on file for WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING's out-of-service rate?
WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING's peak out-of-service rate is 17.6% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING based?
WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 948 3RD ST, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California 96150-6227. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING have valid operating authority?
WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING operate?
WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING self-reports 10 power units and 7 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING had any crashes?
6 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for WELCOME'S AUTO BODY & TOWING in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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