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CLIPPER TRANSPORTATION INC
Glendale, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1945697 · MC 712185
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-712185 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
24.4% OOS · 60 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 34.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 60 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC712185
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Benchmark Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy FLCA-1926-04713
Benchmark Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy FLCA192605987
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1945697
MC Number
MC-712185
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 4, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 28, 2009
Authority Reinstated
June 20, 2018
Annual Mileage
471,582 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1301 Stanley Ave # A, Glendale, CA 91206
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ovanes Pogosyan
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
24.4% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
45 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
34.5%
Driver OOS Rate
4.5%
Ranks in the 73rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
60
Driver Inspections
33
Vehicle Inspections
36
Total OOS Orders
21
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance57
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service23
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate4.5% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate34.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (13.8pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (60)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2026 | UG7K000546 | CA, CA | III | — | — | JOB SOLUTIONS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTIL |
1XKYD49X9KJ347875 1UYVS2531L2906215 |
CA ZP17353 IN P905984 |
| July 27, 2026 | 7035001513 | TONOPAH AZ | II | 7 | 1 | USPS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1FUJGLDRXJLJY2535 5V8VC5327PT306948 |
CA YP77505 ME 5104201 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 2, 2026 | UEU4000176 | CA, CA | II | 6 | 1 | DUNN EDWARDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
5KJJBHDRXHLJD9972 3H3V532K4PS448528 |
CA ZP17268 TN 246369T |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 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 | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | ND4O006138 | CA, CA | I | 1 | 1 | USPS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDZAPR4PN731069 1JJV532DXTL690052 |
CA ZP17366 TN 725674T |
| 393.205A-WRBH | OOSWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| May 10, 2026 | UGDD001533 | CA, CA | III | — | — | US MAIL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X9KJ347875 3H3V532K4NS602037 |
CA ZP17353 ME 452482Z |
| April 23, 2026 | UCZ9002592 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | II | 4 | 2 | US MAIL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
5KJJBHDRXHLJD9972 1UYVS2538J3395240 |
CA ZP17268 ME 5656811 |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | OOSTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | 4935Q2EH15 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | PURINA ANIMAL NUTRIONAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X9KJ347875 1UYVS2530L3825006 |
CA ZP17353 CA 4SL8004 |
| March 23, 2026 | CV44930234 | WALTON, KY | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR5JSJP5376 3H3V532K9VS013016 |
CA ZP16312 TN 733970T |
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| January 26, 2026 | ND9N004569 | CAJON NORTHBOUND SCALES, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR5JSJP5376 |
CA ZP16312 |
| January 26, 2026 | ND9N004566 | CAJON NORTHBOUND SCALES, CA | I | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR5JSJP5376 |
CA ZP16312 |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| US MAIL | 3 | May 10, 2026 |
| USPS | 2 | July 27, 2026 |
| WARDENS | 2 | December 29, 2025 |
| JOB SOLUTIONS LLC | 1 | September 11, 2026 |
| DUNN EDWARDS | 1 | June 2, 2026 |
| PURINA ANIMAL NUTRIONAL | 1 | March 27, 2026 |
| DAEHEUNG R&T CO LTD | 1 | December 18, 2025 |
| GRIFFITH PARK | 1 | November 11, 2025 |
| JAMCO INTERNATIONAL INC | 1 | October 17, 2025 |
| DEUTZ | 1 | October 9, 2025 |
| WALMART | 1 | October 2, 2025 |
| GH METAL SOLUTIONS | 1 | September 11, 2025 |
22 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
20 of 34 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 40 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 40 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 40 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 40 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2025 | CA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| April 23, 2025 | TN | — | 2 | Yes | Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA29
NM10
AZ5
SD2
WA2
IA1
and 7 more states
Fleet & Equipment (49)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~38
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
36
Tractor
11
Flatbed
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9KJ347875 | 9 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5JSJP5376 | 9 | 2 |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6HD446211 | 7 | 1 |
| 2017 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDRXHLJD9972 | 6 | 3 |
| 2019 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR6KLKN3303 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDRXJLJY2535 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD50FSFN2774 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4PN731069 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6GD323359 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXHD416080 | 2 | — |
Show all 49 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0TS067124 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 45 ft | 13N245207N1554950 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1DW1A48241S453942 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0629RT541378 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 56 ft | 1GRAA56185K265698 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0FL845728 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4AL347606 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXTL690052 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W64L884015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W86L000840 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W96L000958 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Pine Ridge | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1PNV532B1YH228925 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530L3825006 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25328G339006 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532FM112204 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538J3395240 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5KT599034 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6GT360017 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8FT197353 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXAT210029 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXGT621696 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXHT031466 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0TS067043 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1TS067035 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4NS602037 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4PS448528 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4TS042128 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5TS081309 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6TS081206 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6TS120120 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8TJ072027 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9TJ068133 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9VS013016 | 1 | — |
| Hytr | Semi-trailer | 3H3V532KSTJ093072 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V533K4SJ104033 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7PN729638 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322MT109780 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5327PT306948 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XJM804515 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 21, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 28, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 20, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 20, 2018 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| January 2, 2013 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 11, 2011 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 29, 2012 | COMMON | On Record |
| September 8, 2011 | COMMON | On Record |
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