FMCSA Carrier Profile
LEADING LOGISTICS LLC
Wrightwood, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
1 flag to review · 1 high-priority
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4167451 · MC 1602312
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 6 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1602312 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
7.7% OOS · 14 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 23.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1602312
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ISCNB05000000356-00
SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BI&PD · $3,000,000 · Policy ISCNN08000000011-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$4,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4167451
MC Number
MC-1602312
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
March 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 11, 2023
Authority Granted
February 24, 2026
Annual Mileage
110,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1473 Ca-2, Wrightwood, CA 92397
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Sara Kearns
Officer 2
Cortney Childress
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
7.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
7.7%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 19th 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
14
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
13
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate23.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (2.4pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (14)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR1MLMJ5006 | 0 | Clean |
| November 19, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHTDV6LSMA7255 | 0 | Clean |
| November 14, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHLDR1LSKZ7304 | 0 | Clean |
| November 10, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJHTDV6LSMA7255 | 11 | 3 OOS |
| October 20, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHTDV6LSMC3312 | 0 | Clean |
| October 7, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHLDR1LSKZ7304 | 0 | Clean |
| July 3, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR1MLMJ5006 | 0 | Clean |
| June 5, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHTDV6LSMC3312 | 2 | Passed |
| May 29, 2025 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X8LD708496 | 0 | Clean |
| April 16, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHTDV4LSLW0831 | 1 | Passed |
| April 16, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHLDR1LSKZ7304 | 2 | Passed |
| April 1, 2025 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKZDP9X8LJ406437 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 14 inspection records
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA12
AZ2
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Tank
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 3H4SA4422S3169465 | 4 | — |
| Youn | — | 1Y9T5AV28B2002285 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR1LSKZ7304 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV6LSMA7255 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV6LSMC3312 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR1MLMJ5006 | 2 | — |
| Young | — | 1Y9T5AV24C2002320 | 2 | — |
| Yngb | — | 1Y9T5AV27B2002245 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Beall | Tank · 44 ft | 1BN2T44297B008804 | 1 | — |
| Frau | — | 1H4T04423PL013302 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X8LJ406437 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X8LD708496 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV4LSLW0831 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 3H4SA4429S3169480 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 10, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 19, 2024 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 13, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 22, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 6, 2026.
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