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WILLIAM EDWARD WILLIAMS III
DBA: Billy's Freight Express
Fontana, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2927286 · MC 987988
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-987988 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Lancer Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC987988
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CM0062585
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2927286
MC Number
MC-987988
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 9, 2016
Authority Granted
September 30, 2016
Annual Mileage
56,970 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Fontana, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
1 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX2
CA1
NM1
UT1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR4DSBW8952 | 5 | 2 |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25385U415101 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3HL989910 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2026 | V262663413 | TX, TX | II | 1 | — | BILLY'S FREIGHT EXPRESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLDR4DSBW8952 1UYVS25385U415101 |
CA XP42175 CA 4VS5713 |
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| September 13, 2026 | V262600829 | TX, TX | II | 2 | 1 | BILLYS FREIGHT EXPRESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLDR4DSBW8952 1UYVS25385U415101 |
CA XP42175 CA 4VS5713 |
| 392.4A-DOSP | OOSDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. | Drugs | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| August 4, 2025 | 0749P6098B | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | RPE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLDR4DSBW8952 1UYVS25385U415101 |
CA XP42175 CA 4VS5713 |
| July 22, 2025 | NEKW003561 | COTTONWOOD IF, CA | I | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJGLDR4DSBW8952 1JJV532D3HL989910 |
CA XP42175 ME 5538920 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 29, 2024 | 24CK001028 | ST GEORGE UT | III | 3 | 1 | ATALANTA CORP GELLERT WEST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLDR4DSBW8952 1UYVS25385U415101 |
CA XP42175 CA 4VS5713 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RPE | 1 | August 4, 2025 |
| ATALANTA CORP GELLERT WEST | 1 | August 29, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 14, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 30, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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