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SAGUARO TRUCKING CO INC
Tucson, AZ
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 454159 · MC 238490
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 1992
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-238490 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
17.6% OOS · 19 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 10 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on March 28, 2016; first granted February 6, 1992 (34 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $0
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 23.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC238490
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $0 · Policy EBA 010 19 11
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy EPP 010 19 11
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
454159
MC Number
MC-238490
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 6, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 5, 1991
Authority First Granted
February 6, 1992
Authority Reinstated
March 28, 2016
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Address
4255 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85705
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Thomas Cooley
Officer 2
Melissa Cooley
Cargo Types
Machinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance63
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
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)
17.6% of 17 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
44th 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
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
10 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | AZ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 9, 2025 | AZ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ18
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
9
Dump
5
Semi-trailer
3
Truck
3
Grain / Hopper
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Peterbilt 365 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPSD79X0CD159487 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Mack GU (Granite) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AX04YXFM023044 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 Peterbilt 365 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPSX0EX99D773817 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR4DSFD6990 | 2 | — |
| C-mor | Semi-trailer | 5TU1140248S000134 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR9CSBW2381 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Mack GU (Granite) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AX04Y9BM010537 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Mack GU (Granite) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M2AX07Y0CM011312 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Mack GU (Granite) | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1M2AX07Y4CM011412 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Mack GU (Granite) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M2AX07Y8CM011459 | 1 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NP5LR9X71D530468 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 367 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPTXPEX2FD278772 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 42 ft | 1S9SS4223GL476512 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 42 ft | 1S9SS42276L476320 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 42 ft | 1S9SS4227KL476800 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 42 ft | 1S9SS42296L476321 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49XXGJ493987 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR0DSFD6985 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Cps Trailer Company Bottom Dump Trailer | Grain / Hopper | 4Z4111624VP000470 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Cps Trailer Company Hopper Trailer | Grain / Hopper | 4Z4111627XP002104 | 1 | — |
| Constructo | Semi-trailer | 5TU1140268S000054 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Construction Trailer Specialists | Dump · 40 ft | 5TU114026JS000013 | 1 | — |
| Ctsi | Semi-trailer | 5TU1140298S000033 | 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 (19)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | 7646000512 | TUCSON AZ | II | 2 | — | NA | Truck Tractor |
MACK |
1M2AX07Y4CM011412 |
AZ 1NA9TG |
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 13, 2026 | 1003600209 | RIO RICO AZ | II | 4 | — | CALPORTLAND | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPSX0EX99D773817 |
AZ 87A7KC |
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2DIB | Driver - Improper backing | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 3, 2026 | 6836002328 | TUCSON AZ | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CPS TRAILER COMPANY |
3AKJGEDR4DSFD6990 4Z4111624VP000470 |
AZ RFA05R AZ 99539D |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| April 22, 2026 | XF01200915 | TUCSON AZ | II | 8 | — | GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK CPS TRAILER COMPANY |
1M2AX07Y8CM011459 4Z4111627XP002104 |
AZ 7WA65F AZ P22170 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.25E-L | Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 9, 2025 | 6836001800 | TUCSON AZ | II | 9 | — | SAGUARO TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER C-MOR |
1FUJGEDR9CSBW2381 5TU1140248S000134 |
AZ 9TA851 AZ S57536 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLTFC | State/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.104C-C | Cargo - Damaged vehicle structures/anchor points | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 399.211-CBP | Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| October 28, 2025 | XC93430565 | MARANA AZ | II | 6 | 2 | GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPSD79X0CD159487 |
AZ 1ZA5CAA |
| 393.209D-STGBL | OOSSteering - Gear box mounting bolt loose | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| September 16, 2025 | XC93430553 | SAHUARITA AZ | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPSD79X0CD159487 |
AZ 1ZA5CAA |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| August 26, 2025 | XC93430533 | MARANA AZ | II | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
1M1AX04YXFM023044 1S9SS42296L476321 |
AZ WCA8CM AZ R06600 |
| 396.5A-HNL | OOSHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 26, 2025 | XC93430532 | MARANA AZ | II | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
1M2AX07Y0CM011312 1S9SS42276L476320 |
AZ 7LA45F AZ R06601 |
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 20, 2025 | MR42600054 | MARANA AZ | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
1XKZD49XXGJ493987 1S9SS4227KL476800 |
AZ R1A3Z2 AZ 18842F |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | 2 | April 22, 2026 |
| CALPORTLAND | 1 | August 13, 2026 |
| P & P MATERIALS | 1 | June 17, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2016 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| February 8, 2016 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| February 6, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2015 | BI&PD Primary | On file |
| November 1, 2015 | Cargo | On file |
| January 4, 2016 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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