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DBA: Welcome's Auto Body & Towing
South Lake Tahoe, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 11.8% of 17 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 79% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 999537 · MC 509401
Satisfactory
Active 4 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 2005
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-509401 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Amguard Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
33.3% OOS · 29 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 11.8% of 17 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 79% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 4 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on April 18, 2022; first granted February 22, 2005 (21 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 11.8% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 26.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 29 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC509401
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy K2GP735559
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
999537
MC Number
MC-509401
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 17, 2002
Authority First Granted
February 22, 2005
Authority Reinstated
April 18, 2022
Annual Mileage
230,812 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Email
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
29
Driver Inspections
28
Vehicle Inspections
23
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate11.8% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (6.3pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate26.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (6.0pp higher)
33.3% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
74th 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
6 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 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
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2025 | CA | — | 2 | 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
CA26
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Truck
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML6LH805838 | 7 | 3 |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML6NH381824 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNBL7NG171273 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X2HM388107 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNBL0KG669584 | 3 | — |
| 2017 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML9HH644596 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNBL5FG635713 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JP3G4S51577 | 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 (29)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | UE99006601 | CA, CA | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HJ7X2HM388107 |
CA CP94082 |
| 393.45A-BLHF | Hydraulic Any Observed Leaking Hydraulic Fluid | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | UE7D004064 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML6NH381824 |
CA EP06666 |
| May 13, 2026 | UE99006600 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRNBL7NG171273 |
CA EP16004 |
| May 13, 2026 | UDLF004710 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRNBL0KG669584 |
CA EP06663 |
| March 2, 2026 | NEID003758 | CORDELIA IF, CA | I | 4 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML6NH381824 |
CA EP06666 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| July 14, 2025 | UFA3002654 | CAMINO SCALE, CA | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML6LH805838 |
CA EP00324 |
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| June 10, 2025 | NDUP007134 | 3950 E/B INTERSTATE 80, CA | I | 4 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML9HH644596 |
CA EP06692 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| May 27, 2025 | UFA3002525 | SLT CHP, CA | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML6NH381824 |
CA EP06666 |
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| May 27, 2025 | UFA3002524 | SLT CHP, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRNBL5FG635713 |
CA CP98467 |
| May 27, 2025 | UDLF004078 | SOUTH LAKE TAHOE AREA, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HJ7X2HM388107 |
CA CP94082 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 17, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 18, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 11, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 20, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 16, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 18, 2022 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 5, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 22, 2022 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 17, 2022 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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