FMCSA Carrier Profile
BACKROADS UTAH INC
Salt Lake City, UT
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 1 mo
Authority
Active
MC-216164 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,500,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
60.0% OOS · 6 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,500,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC216164
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA
BI&PD · $1,500,000 · Policy 3L271455
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,500,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
704553
MC Number
MC-216164
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
January 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 10, 1997
Authority Reinstated
July 10, 2025
Annual Mileage
1,308,900 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3005 South 1030 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tom Hale
Officer 2
Karen Bennett
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Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
50.0%
Ranks in the 88th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate133.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (127.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FBAX9YG1PKB36324 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| June 2, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FBAX9YG9PKB36555 | 8 | 2 OOS |
| October 11, 2024 | VT | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FBAX2YG5MKA52316 | 0 | Clean |
| September 21, 2024 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FBAX9YG2PKB36512 | 0 | Clean |
| September 21, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FBAX9YG2PKB36512 | 0 | 2 OOS |
| June 27, 2024 | ID | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FBAX2YG9MKA33381 | 1 | Passed |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA4
ID1
VT1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 72 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Van
5
Dry Van
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX9YG2PKB36512 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Fat Daddy Racing | Utility Trailer · 10 ft | 1F9BU1018N0351423 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2YG5MKA52316 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2YG9MKA33381 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX9YG1PKB36324 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX9YG9PKB36555 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Alcom Llc | Dry Van · 12 ft | 5WFBE121XLB026564 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2025 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Contract Carrier |
| May 27, 2025 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Contract Carrier |
| December 1, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 15, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 27, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 11, 1997 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| April 24, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| June 20, 1997 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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