CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 2411467· MC829905· CARRIER· EIN 82-4014635
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SAFE AUTO TRANSPORT INC

6901 28TH ST, N HIGHLANDS, CA, 95660(916) 899-5500safeauto@yahoo.comBOGDAN DEDYK
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
Northland Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
22.7%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
1.9%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
5
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
90
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
5 crashes in the last 24 months

A 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.

Authority & insurance

MC829905

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 06/17/2020
Northland Insurance Company· policy WF000880
Authority history (10) ▾
05/21/2020CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/17/2020)
05/21/2019CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/18/2019)
07/12/2018CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/30/2018)
05/21/2018CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/12/2018)
05/22/2017CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/16/2017)
05/23/2016CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/13/2016)
05/21/2015CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/18/2015)
05/21/2014CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/18/2014)
04/01/2014CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/08/2014)
06/21/2013MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history7 insurers on record
Filing timeline (17)
  1. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/17/202006/17/2020
  2. UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/17/201906/17/2020
  3. AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/28/201806/17/2019
  4. AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/14/201811/28/2018
  5. AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY$750KName Changed
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/17/201808/14/2018
  6. STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/17/201706/17/2018
  7. AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/17/201606/17/2017
  8. AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/17/201506/17/2016
  9. WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/17/201406/17/2015
  10. CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/17/201306/17/2014
  11. CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/17/201304/28/2014
  12. CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/17/201302/06/2014
  13. CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/17/201308/26/2013
  14. CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/17/201306/17/2013
  15. CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/17/201306/17/2013

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle44 inspections · 22.7% OOS · National 22%
Driver108 inspections · 1.9% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

116 inspections · 22 violations (6 OOS) · 20% of inspections had an OOS finding.

116
Inspections
22
Violations
6
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

12
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • IL10
  • CA8
  • AR3
  • TX2
  • TN1
  • LA1
  • NE1
  • NM1

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.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Medium impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 63% is close to the 65% intervention line — worth getting ahead of before it crosses.

What’s contributing5 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
False log / RODS1 OOS2 viol59%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 30%
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× · 30%
Following / lane / reckless2 viol39%
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim1× · 20%
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 20%
Log / ELD device1 viol1%
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× · 1%
What to do
  • Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
  • Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 30 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

A high share of violations are occurring in Crawford County, AR

Medium impact

8 of 39 violations in the last 12 months (21%) came from inspections in Crawford County, AR. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Crawford County, AR to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 39% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing17 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless8 viol40%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× · 16%
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close1× · 8%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 7%
Phone / texting2 viol24%
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× · 24%
Other3 viol13%
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× · 8%
  • 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× · 4%
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× · 1%
Seat belt1 viol11%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 11%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 23 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 48% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing34 violations · 14 OOS (24 mo)
Phone / texting5 OOS5 viol33%
  • 393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans5× · 33%
Brakes4 OOS11 viol32%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× · 12%
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× · 6%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× · 5%
Lighting / lamps2 OOS11 viol27%
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× · 11%
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 6%
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× · 2%
Tires1 OOS1 viol3%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 3%
What to do
  • Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 28 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

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.

Improving
15
Inspections
5
Violations
1
Out-of-service
12
Clean
Where the violations are
Other 60%Hours-of-Service Compliance 20%Unsafe Driving 20%
Focus here first
1Other
3 violations · 1 OOS · 60% of recent
  • 391.11B2-SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.1 · OOS
  • 392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
  • 392.2-SLLState/Local Laws -
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2Hours-of-Service Compliance
1 violation · 20% of recent
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
3Unsafe Driving
1 violation · 20% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
🎓
Turn these into driver coaching — and prove it
FleetTrained (my companion project) makes branded, multilingual training videos for these exact violations — your driver watches and gets a completion certificate for the file.

Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

171
Inspections
149
Violations
26
Out-of-service
484
CSA points
22
Crashes
26
States
cleanviolOOS

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 NHTSA

59 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

26 trailer 17 incomplete vehicle 14 truck 2 other
2024 KENWORTH T880seen 5×
1NKZLP9X9RJ383983· ZP65160 CA
2026 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRIseen 5×
5E0AA1646TG265101· 5603155 ME
2018 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 4×
4V4NC9EH2JN899503· 46034PF NY
2022 WALLY-MO Wally-Moseen 3×
1W9H85325NH157220· 4UT8399 CA
2020 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 3×
4V4WC9EJ1LN259695· XP72023 CA
2020 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRIseen 3×
5E0AA1643LG482301· 2574658 ME
2023 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 3×
4V4NC9EJ8PN610345· ZP44622 CA
2024 KENWORTH T880seen 3×
1NKZLP9X0RJ360026· ZP54795 CA
2025 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRIseen 3×
5E0AA1648SG141801· 5498397 ME
2001 KENTUCKY Electronics Trailerseen 3×
1KKVE52201L203527· QA64WZ FL
2022 VOLVO TRUCK VAHseen 3×
4V5RC9EH9NN297183· YP66715 CA
2023 COTTRELL C-09, c-10, C-11, CX-09, CX-10, CX-11seen 3×
5E0AJ1447PG827001· 5123665 ME
2020 WESTERN STAR 4900seen 3×
5KKHAEDV2LPLU7942· ZP62080 CA
2020 LOHR NORTH AMERICAseen 3×
1L9D6CV20LN593341· 4WX5941 CA
2020 WALLY-MO Wally-Moseen 3×
1W9H8532XLH157548· 5557288 ME
2020 COTTRELL CX-5303, CX-5304, CX-5308, C-5309seen 3×
5E0AX1347LG366201· 5156413 MA
2023 VOLVO TRUCK VAHseen 2×
4V5RC9EH5PN613729· YP66779 CA
2023 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRIseen 2×
5E0AA164XPG851001· 5123667 ME
2017 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYDP9X3HJ125262· YP05586 CA
2011 KENTUCKY Furniture Trailerseen 2×
1KKVF5320BL230515· 4TZ1806 CA
2024 VOLVO TRUCK VAHseen 2×
4V5RC9EH6RN634057· ZP07066 CA
2024 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRIseen 2×
5E0AA1644RG980001· 5282256 ME
2019 VOLVO TRUCK VAHseen 2×
4V5RC9EH6KN200307· ZP62143 CA
2019 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRIseen 2×
5E0AA1642KG229601· 5575582 ME
2020 INTERNATIONAL LT625seen 2×
3HSDZAPR5LN113480· DF28CZ FL
2016 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYDP9X2GJ469308· XP77506 CA
MILLseen 2×
1M9CSFC2XET486858· 4TA1060 CA
2022 PETERBILT 389seen 2×
1NPXL49X7ND778172· YP17266 CA
2022 COTTRELL C-09, c-10, C-11, CX-09, CX-10, CX-11seen 2×
5E0AJ1449NG626701· 4TG4133 CA
2017 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EJXHN990158· XP33422 CA

+ 29 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.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

5

Tow-away

4

Injury

1

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
44
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
53
53 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
3M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi53 drivers
Company officer
BOGDAN DEDYK
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2013-06-04
Last MCS-150 update
2026-06-04
Census status
Active

Fleet: 44 trucks · 44 owned tractors · 44 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 graph

This carrier shares VINs or addresses with 28 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

28
Connected carriers
27
Fleet-transfer links
13
Most shared VINs
2
Strong links
Strong· 2
1
SAT 1 INC
USDOT 2869634Active· FAIR OAKS, CA
Strong
Shared VIN · 13
4V4NC9EH6FN1918304V4NC9EH9FN9138394V4NC9EJ2GN9634405E0AA1641PG8713011W9H8532XLH1575484V4NC9EH6KN195693
2
SAT EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1404398Active· SIMPSONVILLE, SC
Strong
Shared VIN · 4
4V4NC9EJ8RN6234684V4NC9EH6FN1918304V4NC9EJXGN9513914V4NC9EH9KN201941
Medium· 4
CARGO MANAGEMENT GROUP INC
USDOT 2844216Active· WORCESTER, MA
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1L9D6CV20LN5933415KKHAEDV2LPLU7942
COAST TO COAST EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3103581Active· SACRAMENTO, CA
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1XKYDP9X2GJ4693084V4NC9EG5DN560746
ICEMERICA LLC
USDOT 3832904Active· COLUMBUS, OH
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
4V4NC9EHXLN2527374V4NC9EJ8PN610345
EXTERIOR BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC.
USDOT 2689381Active· NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA
Medium
Address

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

27 events
  1. 06/04/2026MCS-150 update filed

    3.0M mi reported (2025)

  2. 06/17/2020Insurance filed — Northland Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF000880

  3. 06/17/2020Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WF000880

  4. 06/17/2020Insurance cancelled — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC

    BIPD/Primary · policy RKT0718-069-01

  5. 05/21/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/17/2020)

  6. 06/17/2019Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FCT001954-01

  7. 05/21/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/18/2019)

  8. 11/28/2018Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FCT001954-01

  9. 08/14/2018Insurance name changed — AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FCT001954-01

  10. 07/12/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/30/2018)

  11. 06/17/2018Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA

    BIPD/Primary · policy WESFL318858-00

  12. 05/21/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/12/2018)

  13. 06/17/2017Insurance cancelled — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy AST0000971

  14. 05/22/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/16/2017)

  15. 06/17/2016Insurance cancelled — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy AST0000356

  16. 05/23/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/13/2016)

  17. 06/17/2015Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WPP1157495-00

  18. 05/21/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/18/2015)

  19. 06/17/2014Insurance cancelled — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO

    BIPD/Primary · policy BAPBZ0709113

  20. 05/21/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/18/2014)

  21. 04/28/2014Insurance cancelled — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO

    BIPD/Primary · policy BAPBZ0709113

  22. 04/01/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/08/2014)

  23. 02/06/2014Insurance cancelled — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO

    BIPD/Primary · policy BAPBZ0709113

  24. 08/26/2013Insurance cancelled — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO

    BIPD/Primary · policy BAPBZ0709113

  25. 06/21/2013MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  26. 06/17/2013Insurance replaced — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO

    BIPD/Primary · policy BAPBZ0709113

  27. 06/04/2013Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
Last review
2024-10-03
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-06-04
Reported mileage
3,010,086 mi (2025)

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