RTS Financial
Fast funding for your trucking business.
Get a free quoteFMCSA Carrier Profile
SAM'S TOW
El Cajon, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4234697
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
3 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
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4234697
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 16, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 2, 2024
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Location
El Cajon, CA
Email
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
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
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4829R6353716 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR4CL9HG779210 | 2 | — |
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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2026 | UFHU003707 | CA, CA | I | 13 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM RJW |
3C6MR4JXJG259735 1R9BC3232GH806163 |
CA 00134V2 CA T563921 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTSM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| March 28, 2025 | UFHU003039 | I-15 SB SO CAMINO DEL REY, CA | III | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C6UR4CL9HG779210 16V3F4829R6353716 |
CA 10532A4 CA 4WG9824 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| September 16, 2024 | UEFO000449 | RAINBOW IF, CA | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C6UR4CL9HG779210 16V3F4829R6353716 |
CA 10532A4 CA 4WG9824 |
| 390.21TA | CMV not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
CarrierChk Partners
View all partners →Your business here
Introduce your business to carriers.
Explore partnership
Sponsored listings — CarrierChk may be compensated for referrals. Partner with CarrierChk →
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 5, 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.