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VIRTUOUS AUTOMOTIVE GROUP LLC
Heber, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
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.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4206258 · MC 1626158
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1626158 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Ascot Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
69.2% OOS · 13 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
69.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 40.0% of 5 driver inspections — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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
- Driver out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 54.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1626158
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ASC-8164586-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4206258
MC Number
MC-1626158
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 7, 2024
Authority Granted
May 20, 2024
Annual Mileage
20,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
425 E Heber Rd, Heber, CA 92249
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Edward Adinkrah
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (34.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate54.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (33.8pp higher)
69.2% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
98th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
8 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2026 | CA | — | 1 | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA8
AZ1
IA1
NM1
NV1
WA1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNE8JV7D4S53170 | 4 | 2 |
| 2011 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT8BDAX3266 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 International RF027 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSHXSJR4BJ353983 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 International RH613 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDWTZR6JN073196 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNE8JP8C4S50309 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0HT664185 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4RS117015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532KXVS026227 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSNR3GN110700 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | UE5Z010039 | CA, CA | II | 10 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HSHXSJR4BJ353983 |
CA 6687C4 |
| 392.2-SLLSOA | OOSState/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 29, 2026 | UE5Z009836 | CA, CA | II | 6 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HSHXSJR4BJ353983 |
CA 66874C4 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | OOSLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSOA | OOSState/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| April 27, 2026 | 000P13XKB5 | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL, IA | III | 5 | 1 | OSR WAREHOUSE | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDT8BDAX3266 |
CA 46857K4 |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| April 12, 2026 | 3563Q2UCCS | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | VERTIV CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDJSNR3GN110700 3H3V532KXVS026227 |
CA 66892C4 TN 733280T |
| March 26, 2026 | 2180000312 | RIDGEFIELD WA | II | 7 | 1 | PRIME FREIGHT | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNE8JV7D4S53170 |
CA ED72J67 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 17, 2026 | 7023029711 | IR80/GARSON CHECK SITE, NV | I | 10 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDT8BDAX3266 |
CA 46957K4 |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPVI | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.78-WOOS | Wipers - Inoperative/missing/damaged on drivers side, during inclement weather requiring use of the windshield wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| March 5, 2026 | UEW8000704 | SAN ONOFRE IF, CA | I | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
HINO |
5PVNE8JV7D4S53170 |
NV 887B59 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| February 20, 2026 | 1034701622 | PHOENIX AZ | II | 2 | 2 | TYCO FIRE PROTECTION PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDWTZR6JN073196 3H3V532K4RS117015 |
CA 9G55948 TN 379479T |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| February 9, 2026 | UGAR000049 | I-110 SB N OF ROSECRANS AVE., CA | II | 6 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNE8JP8C4S50309 |
CA 09271A4 |
| 393.41-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| January 16, 2026 | ND5A008772 | COTTONWOOD IF, CA | I | — | — | TFORCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDWTZR6JN073196 3H3V532C0HT664185 |
CA 9G55948 IN P980738 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| OSR WAREHOUSE | 1 | April 27, 2026 |
| VERTIV CORPORATION | 1 | April 12, 2026 |
| PRIME FREIGHT | 1 | March 26, 2026 |
| TYCO FIRE PROTECTION PRODUCTS | 1 | February 20, 2026 |
| TFORCE | 1 | January 16, 2026 |
| UNIS BP | 1 | September 25, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 3, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 22, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 19, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 5, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
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