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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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SO CAL PETROLEUM TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1151662 · MC464864 · EIN 33-0979846 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
601 S HUNTS LANE, COLTON, CA, 92324
(909) 430-0855 · JEFFREY NEWMAN
74
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
89 / 196
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
356 / 518
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — $1M BIPD · policy CA 6401490 · eff 06/30/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate2.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance325 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance190 pts
Other20 pts
Unsafe Driving3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 173.24B1-HMBPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 2 | 72 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 52 | |
| 178.345-11B1III-HMP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 180.415-HMTMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 26 |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB-6 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 21 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 21 | |
| 177.817A-HMPSPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
Most inspected states
CA351
AZ4
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.50 | 0.48 | ≈3–7% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.30 | 0.30 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Los Angeles County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Los Angeles County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 55% (4 OOS) · Other 15% · Lighting / lamps 11%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 51 inspections, 14 violations, 1 OOS, 43 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 71%
393.55E-B ×2, 393.11A1-CSLRR ×2, 396.3A1-BALAC
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 70 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.375).
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance4 viol · 1 OOS · 29%
177.817A-HMPSPMC ×2, 178.345-11B1III-HMP, 177.817E2-HMHC
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
Repeat offenders: 393.55E-B ×2, 393.11A1-CSLRR ×2, 177.817A-HMPSPMC ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | SAN BERNARDINO, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/17/2025 | CAMARILLO, CA | ✓ | ||
| 03/30/2025 | ANAHEIM, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 81 vehicles seen in inspections
38 trailer30 incomplete vehicle12 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
JEFFREY NEWMAN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
6.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
196
Registered since
2003-07-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUPERIOR TANK LINES NORTHWEST DIVISION INC | 1885447 | 2 VINs | strong |
| NEWMAN TRUCKING LLC | 2727607 | officer | strong |
| RICHARD K NEWMAN AND ASSOCIATES INC | 2667043 | officer | strong |
| SATELLINK COMMUNICATION SERVICES INC | 503057 | officer | strong |
| SOUTH SHORE SOFTWASH LLC | 3299138 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: SATELLINK COMMUNICATION SERVICES INC (USDOT 503057, 1992).
Activity history (recent)
02/02/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
6.3M mi reported (2025)
06/30/2025 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA 6401490
06/30/2025 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 6401490
06/30/2023 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 6401490
11/26/2022 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP140641A
10/31/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/02/2022)
10/31/2022 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP140641A
04/15/2018 — Insurance cancelled — HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EXAGD000156014
10/31/2017 — Insurance replaced — HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy EAGCD000156014
10/31/2014 — Insurance replaced — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068750374
10/31/2013 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068717497
10/04/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/04/2013)
10/31/2012 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068691649
11/02/2011 — Insurance cancelled — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy ELU755906/01/2010
10/31/2011 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPO9402431-00
11/28/2010 — Insurance cancelled — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy H08450523 001
11/01/2010 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2010)
10/31/2009 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPO9451515
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1151662.