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CALLAN TRANSPORTATION INC
Blythe, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 459710 · MC 246866
Satisfactory
Active 19 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 1991
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-246866 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Arch Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
16.7% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 19 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 3, 2007; first granted December 18, 1991 (34 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC246866
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy FBCAT0597700
CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy CU123450A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$6,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
459710
MC Number
MC-246866
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 1, 1991
Authority First Granted
December 18, 1991
Authority Reinstated
May 3, 2007
Annual Mileage
74,206 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Blythe, CA
Email
Cargo Types
Liquids/GasesChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
16.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
2 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA4
US3
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tank
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Beall | Tank · 42 ft | 1BN2M4226TB004073 | 6 | 1 |
| 2012 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAEDR5CPBR2976 | 6 | 1 |
| 1989 Beall | Tank · 41 ft | 1BN2M412XKB002388 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XPXD49X7GM315531 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | UDO8004801 | CA, CA | I | 4 | 1 | CALLEN OIL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR BEALL |
5KJJAEDR5CPBR2976 1BN2M4226TB004073 |
CA XP02398 CA 4WC3579 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 7, 2026 | 1303002651 | IMPERIAL CA, US | II | — | — | TACENERGY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BEALL |
2XPXD49X7GM315531 1BN2M4226TB004073 |
CA XP81963 CA 4WC3579 |
| April 1, 2026 | UE68001204 | S/B FORRESTER RD S/OF KEYSTONE, CA | II | 3 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Trailer |
WESTERN STAR BEALL |
5KJJAEDR5CPBR2976 1BN2M412XKB002388 |
CA XP02398 CA 4DY5650 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| April 17, 2025 | 1303001706 | IMPERIAL CA, US | II | — | — | CALLAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR BEALL |
5KJJAEDR5CPBR2976 1BN2M4226TB004073 |
CA XP02398 CA 4WC3579 |
| December 6, 2024 | 1943000551 | IMPERIAL CA, US | II | 3 | — | CALLAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR BEALL |
5KJJAEDR5CPBR2976 1BN2M4226TB004073 |
CA XP02398 CA GT39867 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 25, 2024 | UDIB002209 | IMPERIAL, CA | II | — | — | IDEMITSU APOLLO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR BEALL |
5KJJAEDR5CPBR2976 1BN2M4226TB004073 |
CA XP02398 CA GT39867 |
| May 30, 2024 | UDIB001868 | EL CENTRO, CA | II | — | — | SHELL OIL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR BEALL |
5KJJAEDR5CPBR2976 1BN2M4226TB004073 |
CA XP02398 CA GT39867 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CALLEN OIL | 1 | June 10, 2026 |
| TACENERGY | 1 | April 7, 2026 |
| IDEMITSU APOLLO | 1 | October 25, 2024 |
| SHELL OIL | 1 | May 30, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 5, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 3, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 5, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 1, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 5, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 2, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 5, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 30, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 7, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 6, 2006 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| February 27, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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