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PIERPOINT TRANS LINE INC
Carson, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 985582 · MC 418347
No Safety Rating
Active 17 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 2001
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-418347 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Starstone National Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
40.0% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 17 yrs, 11 mo since reinstatement on October 30, 2008; first granted November 2, 2001 (24 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC418347
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy AM37000477-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
985582
MC Number
MC-418347
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 23, 2001
Authority First Granted
November 2, 2001
Authority Reinstated
October 30, 2008
Annual Mileage
429,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodalGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
40.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
71st percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | CA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA8
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Container Chassis
1
Flatbed
1
Intermodal Chassis
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR9CSBR9984 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Strick Commercial Trailer | Flatbed · 40 ft | 1S12GC406MB671886 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Peterbilt 587 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP4D49X6CD132480 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG0HSHR7047 | 2 | 1 |
| Theu | Intermodal Chassis | 1TA142324E2205928 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1FJ445949 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3KJ221088 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 28 ft | LJRC2826161031132 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2026 | NF35001720 | CA, CA | I | 2 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Intermodal Chassis |
KENWORTH CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1XKYD49X1FJ445949 LJRC2826161031132 |
CA 9F64050 CA 4TV9717 |
| 392.2-LCDLR | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.126B-CIM | OOSIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) | Securement Device | ||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | UFOR004710 | CA, CA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
3AKJGLBG0HSHR7047 1S12GC406MB671886 |
CA 9G61817 CA 4UW4344 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| June 1, 2026 | NC4W007823 | CA, CA | I | 4 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
3AKJGLBG0HSHR7047 1S12GC406MB671886 |
CA 9G61817 CA 4UW4344 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BARS | OOSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| January 21, 2026 | UCUI010095 | SOUTH LOS ANGELES AREA, CA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
KENWORTH THEU |
1XKYD49X3KJ221088 1TA142324E2205928 |
CA 9G57652 CA 4TF6836 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 23, 2024 | NCE7007697 | CARSON PLATFORM, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJGLDR9CSBR9984 |
CA 9F42514 |
| August 23, 2024 | NCE7007509 | CARSON PLATFORM, CA | I | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJGLDR9CSBR9984 |
CA 9F42514 |
| 393.75A1 | OOSTire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.209D | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| August 20, 2024 | NEGR002924 | CARSON PLATFORM SCALES, CA | I | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP4D49X6CD132480 |
CA 9E94854 |
| August 8, 2024 | UFNW000563 | PORT OF LOS ANGELES, CA | I | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP4D49X6CD132480 |
CA 9E94854 |
| 390.21TA | CMV not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 23, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 31, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 23, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 23, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 22, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 24, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 22, 2008 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 19, 2002 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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