SACRAMENTO TRANSFER INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202676 inspections · 52 violations (7 OOS) · 20% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
14
2× · sev 7
- 2392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
7
7×
- 3392.2-SLLITUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Improper turns
5
1× · sev 5
- 4392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 5396.5B-LVehicle Maintenance
Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
3
1× · sev 3
- 6392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
2
2×
- 7393.201C-FRVehicle Maintenance
Frame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer
2
1× · sev 2
- 8396.5B-HWSLVehicle Maintenance
Hubs - Wheel seal leaking
2
1× · sev 2
- 9392.2-MCSRDriver Fitness
Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations
1
1× · sev 1
- 10393.78A-WSVehicle Maintenance
Washers - Inoperative washing system.
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 3 states
- CA28
- MT1
- SD1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Sacramento County, CA
Medium impact17 of 52 violations in the last 12 months (33%) came from inspections in Sacramento County, CA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Sacramento County, CA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 56% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 55%
- 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× · 20%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 13%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 12%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 24% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.15Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse1× · 100%
- Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 43% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle2× · 10%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× · 4%
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× · 4%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× · 4%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× · 3%
- 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× · 3%
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca1× · 7%
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× · 5%
- 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× · 3%
- 393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles2× · 9%
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured3× · 6%
- 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”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 392.2-SLLSR×4State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 392.2-SLLEQPState/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
- 392.2-SLLState/Local Laws -
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca
- 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle · OOS
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA34 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 4 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi13 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi2 drivers
- Company officer
- LIZ CASTOR
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2005-02-09
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-14
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 15 trucks · 15 owned tractors · 20 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs with 4 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
21 events- 04/14/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2025)
- 03/29/2020Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1439365
- 03/09/2020Insurance filed — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA1839749
- 03/09/2020Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1439365
- 03/02/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/10/2020)
- 03/26/2016Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPG1039499 00
- 02/23/2016Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPG1039499 00
- 02/23/2015Insurance replaced — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 60425150
- 05/31/2013Insurance cancelled — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 173894G
- 02/23/2013Insurance replaced — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 173894G
- 04/05/2012Insurance cancelled — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 173894F
- 03/27/2011Insurance cancelled — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 173894E
- 02/23/2011Insurance replaced — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 173894F
- 03/19/2010Insurance cancelled — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 173894D
- 02/23/2010Insurance replaced — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 173894D
- 04/08/2009MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 03/23/2009Insurance cancelled — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 173894C
- 03/20/2009Insurance cancelled — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 173894D
- 02/23/2009Insurance replaced — FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 173894C
- 11/12/2008MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (03/30/2009)
- 02/09/2005Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2020-05-18
- Last review
- 2024-03-21
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-14
- Reported mileage
- 416,929 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — SACRAMENTO TRANSFER INC, ELK GROVE, CA
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