RTS Financial
Freight Factoring
Explore factoring options for your trucking business.
Get a free quoteSponsored · CarrierChk may be compensated
FMCSA Carrier Profile
CHIMAS TOW AND AUTOMOTIVE
DBA: Chimas Towing
Sacramento, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
1 flag to review · 1 high-priority
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3036788 · MC 42464
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-42464 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 1
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC042464
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 175 TTS CA 100048-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3036788
MC Number
MC-42464
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 24, 2024
FMCSA Registration
August 9, 2017
Annual Mileage
70,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1957 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Amrik Singh Chima
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
20.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
10.0%
Driver OOS Rate
11.1%
Ranks in the 50th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
16
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALACWFC8LDLT2350 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| May 4, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALACWFC8LDLT2350 | 0 | Clean |
| May 4, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 1HTMMMML8JH605049 | 0 | Clean |
| May 4, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | KW · 2NKHHJ7X2EM395554 | 0 | Clean |
| March 4, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALACWFC8LDLT2350 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| May 6, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 1HTEUMML4NH587059 | 0 | Clean |
| May 6, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | KW · 2NKHHJ7X2EM395554 | 0 | Clean |
| May 6, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 1HTMMMML8JH605049 | 0 | Clean |
| May 6, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALACWFC8LDLT2350 | 0 | Clean |
| April 11, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACWFC8LDLT2350 | 0 | Clean |
| May 14, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 1HTMMMML8JH605049 | 0 | Clean |
| May 14, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | KW · 2NKHHJ7X2EM395554 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 16 inspection records
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA15
NV1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC8LDLT2350 | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML8JH605049 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHJ7X2EM395554 | 3 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML4NH587059 | 2 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2017 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 7, 2026.
Verify directly on FMCSA SAFER Web.
Verify Any Carrier Free
Search any DOT or MC number for live authority status, insurance on file, and full safety history.
This profile is built from public FMCSA records. If this is your company, you can hide your contact details or remove this page.