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FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH CORP
DBA: Ferco
Laguna Hills, CA
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 478097
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
4 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
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
478097
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 12, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 7, 1992
Annual Mileage
1,395 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
23342 South Pointe Suite C, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-1470
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Richard E Thompson
Officer 2
Lawrence J. Muzio
Cargo Types
Other Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 8096Q3PDDF | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | 3 | 1 | FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMAAL85H168422 |
CA 7P40319 |
| 396.3A1 | OOSInspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| November 1, 2025 | UGPK001010 | SAN ONOFRE IF (SOUTHBOUND), CA | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALE5W164B7300081 |
CA 03489T1 |
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| June 22, 2024 | NDUF005384 | CASTAIC IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALE5W164B7300081 |
CA 03489T1 |
| January 14, 2024 | UCZ9001753 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | I | 2 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALE5W164B7300081 |
CA 03489T1 |
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 395.15I9 | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | EOBR Related | ||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 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
NM1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Isuzu NQR/NRR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5W164B7300081 | 2 | — |
| 2005 International 4300 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAL85H168422 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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