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U S WATER TAXI INC
San Pedro, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2690777
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
25.0% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2690777
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 12, 2015
Annual Mileage
7,500 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2599 Signal Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Steven Gilbert
Cargo Types
Garbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
25.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
8 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
14.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 56th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HAEUMML0PL710580 | 1 | Passed |
| January 10, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FVACWFCXRHUV1990 | 0 | Clean |
| January 10, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HAEUMML6LL117526 | 0 | Clean |
| January 10, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACWFE2NDND4486 | 0 | Clean |
| November 22, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HAEUMML6RL533214 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| March 15, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | ISU · 54DC4W1C2GS812097 | 0 | Clean |
| March 5, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | ISU · 54DC4W1C2GS812097 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| October 19, 2024 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | ISU · 54DC4W1C2GS812097 | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| November 22, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| November 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Battery - Not protected | 3 | Cited |
| November 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | Cited |
| March 7, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2026 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA8
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
5
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Isuzu NPR/NPR-HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 54DC4W1C2GS812097 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFCXRHUV1990 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFE2NDND4486 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML0PL710580 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML6LL117526 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML6RL533214 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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