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SAM TRANSPORTATION INC
Ontario, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 943347 · MC 405404
Satisfactory
Active 10 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 2001
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-405404 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 10 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on August 9, 2016; first granted June 20, 2001 (25 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on June 15, 2016 (90 day failure to pay fine) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC405404
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA860361201
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
943347
MC Number
MC-405404
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 8, 2024
FMCSA Registration
March 27, 2001
Authority First Granted
June 20, 2001
Authority Reinstated
August 9, 2016
Annual Mileage
80,768 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Location
Ontario, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2023
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535AU840401 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1KSKF8140 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | UECR000460 | CA, CA | II | 8 | 3 | JOE'S FOOD CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1KSKF8140 1UYVS2535AU840401 |
CA 9G89286 CA 4RE2494 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| December 26, 2023 | NB9M001042 | RIVERSIDE, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB UTIL |
1XPHDP9X6CD133244 1UYVS2536WU680942 |
CA YP09914 CA 4UW4283 |
| December 21, 2023 | UDT2001134 | GRAPEVINE CVEF, CA | II | — | — | SUNKIST | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PTRB UTIL |
1XPHDP9X6CD133244 1UYVS2536WU680942 |
CA YP09914 CA 4UW4283 |
| November 17, 2023 | UE5Z006278 | I-5 SB SO MCBEAN PKWY, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB UTIL |
1XPHDP9X6CD133244 1UYVS2536WU680942 |
CA YP09914 CA 4UW4283 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 15, 2023 | UE5Z006261 | I-5 S/B S OF 210 FWY, CA | III | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB UTIL |
1XPHDP9X6CD133244 1UYVS2536WU680942 |
CA YP09914 CA 4UW4283 |
| 392.2H | OOSState/Local Hours of Service | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| JOE'S FOOD CO | 1 | May 21, 2026 |
| SUNKIST | 1 | December 21, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 18, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 22, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 20, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 20, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 17, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 18, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 29, 2015 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 30, 2014 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 21, 2010 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| December 27, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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