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CHANGE AUTO TRANSPORT LLC
El Dorado Hills, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
44.8% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1889239 · MC 680411
No Safety Rating
Active 6 months · first granted 2009
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-680411 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Knight Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
44.8% OOS · 44 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
44.8% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 months since reinstatement on March 20, 2026; first granted June 3, 2009 (17 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 44 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC680411
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy KSCA000000686-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1889239
MC Number
MC-680411
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 13, 2009
Authority First Granted
June 3, 2009
Authority Reinstated
March 20, 2026
Annual Mileage
290,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3924 Greenview Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Cory Cottonreader
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
44
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
24
Out-of-Service Violations
28
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance44
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate23.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (17.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
44.8% of 29 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
95th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
8 of 18 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 27 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 27 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 27 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 27 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA29
NV4
AZ1
Fleet & Equipment (28)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~14
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Car Hauler
13
Chassis / Incomplete
7
Truck
5
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Peterbilt 388 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPWL49X2CD156555 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL49X3FD262246 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1443EG522804 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1448DG398401 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Peterbilt 365 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPSAP9X1ED217676 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 365 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPSL79XXDD198201 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 Infinity Trailers | Car Hauler · 53 ft | 1Z9GC5326SH489486 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete | 3C7WRNFL1SG540313 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VAH | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5RC9DG8EN164486 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1441DG433604 | 3 | 2 |
Show all 28 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1446EG471203 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1448FG634001 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 365 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPSL79X3DD198203 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 365 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPSL79X3DD205893 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Infinity Trailers | Car Hauler · 53 ft | 1Z9GC5321SH489508 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete | 3C7WRNFL1SG538206 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1444DG444807 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1445DG439101 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 365 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1NPSL79X4DD205899 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VAH | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5RC9DG3EN164475 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VAH | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5RC9DG5EN164476 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VAH | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5RC9DG6EN164471 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VAH | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5RC9DG8DN563123 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1444EG488601 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1444EG522701 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1448DG445703 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1449EG521804 | 1 | — |
| Cott | Semi-trailer | 5EOAA1448FG634001 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (44)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2026 | UFGN004789 | CA, CA | III | 2 | 1 | BMW | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPSL79XXDD198201 5E0AA1441DG433604 |
CA ZP57819 CA 4WD6291 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | UEV6005625 | CA, CA | III | 2 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPSL79X4DD205899 5E0AA1448DG445703 |
CA ZP40943 CA 4WD6289 |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| August 3, 2026 | UFHG000578 | CA, CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPXL49X3FD262246 5E0AA1448FG634001 |
CA ZP28432 CA 4WD6263 |
| July 7, 2026 | ND6S009549 | CA, CA | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPSL79X3DD198203 5E0AA1445DG439101 |
CA ZP40939 CA 4WD6288 |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | UFA3003612 | CA, CA | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM INFINITY TRAILERS |
3C7WRNFL1SG538206 1Z9GC5321SH489508 |
CA EP24457 CA 4WD6261 |
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | UGPK001579 | CA, CA | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPSL79X3DD205893 5E0AA1444DG444807 |
CA ZP57820 CA 4WD6294 |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 21, 2026 | 1026800249 | EHRENBERG AZ | II | 2 | 1 | CHANGE AUTO TRANSPORT | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPSL79XXDD198201 5E0AA1441DG433604 |
CA ZP57819 CA 4WD6291 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| May 7, 2026 | ND95008079 | CA, CA | II | 4 | — | MANHEIM NEVADA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPSL79X3DD205893 5E0AA1444DG444807 |
CA ZP57820 CA 4WD6294 |
| 393.67C7V-F | Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| May 5, 2026 | UCZW000640 | CA, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPSL79XXDD198201 5E0AA1441DG433604 |
CA ZP57819 CA 4WD6291 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| May 4, 2026 | UCZW000640 | CA, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPSL79XXDD198201 5E0AA1441DG433604 |
CA ZP57819 CA 4WD6291 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 1 | September 22, 2026 |
| MANHEIM NEVADA | 1 | May 7, 2026 |
| DELUXE AUTO CARRIERS | 1 | January 2, 2026 |
| CARMAX PLEASANTON | 1 | August 21, 2025 |
| FAIROAKS AUTO | 1 | June 26, 2025 |
| US AUTO FORCE | 1 | February 10, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2026 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 29, 2025 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| July 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 2, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 22, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 27, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 22, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 4, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| November 26, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 18, 2011 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| December 23, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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