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AFFORDABLE QUALITY MOVING & STORAGE COMPANY INC
Santa Clarita, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 659014 · MC 309073
No Safety Rating
Active 29 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-309073 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Transguard Insurance Company Of America Inc.
Safety
Not Rated
11.1% OOS · 34 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 29 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 34 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC309073
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TCP0001693
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
Cargo · $0 · Policy TCP0001693
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
659014
MC Number
MC-309073
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 18, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 13, 1996
Authority Granted
November 25, 1996
Annual Mileage
30,000 mi (2018)
Contact Information
Address
25701 Springbrook Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Casey Kirkman
Officer 2
Kelly Kirkman
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsIntermodalOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
34
Driver Inspections
24
Vehicle Inspections
28
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance29
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate15.4% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (9.9pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
11.1% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
31st 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
7 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA19
NV2
AZ1
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Truck
4
Dry Van
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT0GDHE9632 | 5 | 2 |
| 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV1J4S68772 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV2L5S79387 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JVXJ4S68771 | 3 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML8PS156228 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG5CN540210 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1KKVE482XEL068354 | 1 | 1 |
| 2028 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5326WL111912 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE532XYL201860 | 1 | — |
| 1983 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMAAL8DL198643 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH98N481260 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV1F4S59030 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 5PVNV8JV8F4S55027 | 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 (34)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2026 | UEXK001755 | CA, CA | II | 1 | — | — | Semi-trailer |
INTL |
3HAMMAAL8DL198626 |
CA 75703D1 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 23, 2026 | NDT8004546 | CA, CA | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV1J4S68772 |
CA 42836J2 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2SLLHOS | State/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service | Hours | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | 6200024141 | NV, NV | I | 2 | — | AFFORDABLE QUALITY MOVING | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT0GDHE9632 |
CA 72944M3 |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | NFD3001386 | CA, CA | I | 2 | — | TRUDY DUNNIGAN | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNV8JV8F4S55027 |
CA 56490X1 |
| 393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | NFD3001375 | CA, CA | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JVXJ4S68771 |
CA 90194X2 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | UCJE000236 | CA, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV1J4S68772 |
CA 42836J2 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| June 8, 2026 | NAFA008633 | CA, CA | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV1J4S68772 |
CA 42836J2 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 16, 2026 | NBYQ009122 | CA, CA | I | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JVXJ4S68771 |
CA 90194X2 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| April 26, 2026 | NFHX001180 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | I | 1 | 1 | N/A | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT0GDHE9632 |
CA 72944M3 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| February 10, 2026 | UH2G000270 | N/B CARSON SCALES, CA | II | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV1F4S59030 |
CA 87174G2 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TRUDY DUNNIGAN | 1 | July 7, 2026 |
| AQMS | 1 | December 12, 2025 |
| MICAH PERFIT | 1 | August 24, 2024 |
| LINDA PLAMBER | 1 | June 3, 2024 |
| DAN SCHIELER | 1 | May 1, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 19, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 12, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 25, 1996 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2019 | Cargo | On file |
| July 18, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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