RTS Financial
Fast funding for your trucking business.
Get a free quoteFMCSA Carrier Profile
BACKROADS UTAH INC
Salt Lake City, UT
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 704553 · MC 216164
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 3 mo · first granted 1993
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-216164 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Travelers Indemnity Company Of America
Safety
Satisfactory
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 yr, 3 mo since reinstatement on July 10, 2025; first granted June 24, 1993 (33 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,500,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
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
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
704553
MC Number
MC-216164
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property), Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
January 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 10, 1997
Authority First Granted
June 24, 1993
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
Website
Owner / Officer
Tom Hale
Officer 2
Karen Bennett
Cargo Types
PassengersOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
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.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 | UEKJ000862 | CA, CA | I | 2 | 1 | — | Bus |
FORD |
1FBAX2CG4SKA46351 |
UT H721JJ |
| 393.62-BEMEOI | OOSBuses - Marked emergency exit not marked with operating instructions | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| September 19, 2025 | UHI7000617 | YOSEMITE FALLS PARKING, CA | II | 2 | 1 | NA | Bus |
FORD |
1FBAX9YG1PKB36324 |
UT T419MW |
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| June 2, 2025 | UE4H001471 | E/B BLUE CANYON RD OFF, CA | II | 9 | 2 | — | Passenger Van Semi-trailer |
FORD ALCOM LLC |
1FBAX9YG9PKB36555 5WFBE121XLB026564 |
UT T953MX UT 285688Z |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| October 11, 2024 | 2149004148 | DERBY PORT OF ENTRY, VT | II | — | — | THE UTAH LANDSMEN LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD FAT DADDY RACING |
1FBAX2YG5MKA52316 1F9BU1018N0351423 |
UT U305RV UT 368295Z |
| September 21, 2024 | UELY001337 | YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA | III | — | — | — | Bus |
FORD |
1FBAX9YG2PKB36512 |
UT T950MX |
| September 21, 2024 | UEKJ000646 | YOSEMITE VALLEY, CA | I | 2 | 2 | — | Bus |
FORD |
1FBAX9YG2PKB36512 |
UT T950MX-UT |
| 383.23A2-P | OOSOperating a CMV without a valid CDL: No passenger vehicle endorsement | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41A1-P | OOSOperating a passenger-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| June 27, 2024 | 3244008975 | YELLOWSTONE NAT PK WY, ID | I | 1 | — | CARRIER | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBAX2YG9MKA33381 |
UT G740GL |
| 393.89 | Buses - Missing or inadequate driveshaft protection | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE UTAH LANDSMEN LLC | 1 | October 11, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2025 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Contract Carrier |
| May 27, 2025 | REVOKED | Motor Passenger Contract Carrier |
| December 1, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 14, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 15, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 8, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 27, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 31, 2003 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 8, 1997 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Contract Carrier |
| August 11, 1997 | REVOKED | Motor Passenger Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 24, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| June 20, 1997 | CONTRACT | On Record |
CarrierChk Partners
View all partners →Your business here
Introduce your business to carriers.
Explore partnership
Sponsored listings — CarrierChk may be compensated for referrals. Partner with CarrierChk →
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 18, 2026.
Verify directly on FMCSA SAFER Web.
Verify Any Carrier Free
Search any DOT or MC number for live authority status, insurance on file, and full safety history.
This profile is built from public FMCSA records. If this is your company, you can hide your contact details or request removal of this page.