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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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CENTRAL VALLEY AUTO TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 978079 · MC411692 · EIN 91-2161417 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
19704 ROAD 222, STRATHMORE, CA, 93267
(559) 568-1000 · DAVID ERTL
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
76 / 70
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
145 / 584
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy WPP 8200112-01 · eff 06/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance456 pts
Unsafe Driving82 pts
Other61 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance47 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.128B-CLWV | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 15 | 252 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 18 | |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
CA113
NM9
NV8
TX6
AZ5
UT3
OR1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.14 | 1.15 | ≈11–18% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.18 | 0.18 | ≈36–43% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.28 | 2.29 | ≈24–28% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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 Nevada County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Nevada County, CA 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
Following / lane / reckless 39% · Seat belt 34% · Speeding 15%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 85% · False log / RODS 15%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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
Phone / texting 54% (15 OOS) · Tires 16% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 10%
• 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: could improve up to 16 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: 40 inspections, 26 violations, 7 OOS, 23 clean · improving.
1. Other11 viol · 3 OOS · 42%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×7, 392.2-SLLEWG1, 392.2-SLLEQP
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 4 OOS · 35%
393.128B-CLWV ×3, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LHLI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 22 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.71).
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 12%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 27 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.855).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×7, 393.128B-CLWV ×3
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | TRACY, CA | ✓ | ||
| 08/19/2025 | SACRAMENTO, CA | ✓ | ||
| 05/02/2025 | LOS ANGELES, CA | ✓ | ||
| 04/24/2025 | ONTARIO, CA | 4 | ✓ | |
| 11/25/2024 | AZ | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 92 vehicles seen in inspections
46 trailer43 incomplete vehicle3 truck
Company profile
Officer
DAVID ERTL
Annual mileage
3.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
70
Registered since
2001-09-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTOMOTION TOWING AND TRANSPORT INC | 2070510 | officer, mailing, phone, address | strong |
Activity history (recent)
12/10/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.9M mi reported (2024)
06/01/2023 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WPP 8200112-01
06/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPP 8200112-00
08/01/2022 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 9881143
07/05/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/01/2022)
08/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 9881143
08/01/2021 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881143 09
07/06/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/28/2021)
03/08/2021 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881143 09
08/01/2020 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881143 08
07/06/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/29/2020)
08/01/2019 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881143 07
07/05/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/26/2019)
08/01/2018 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881143 06
07/05/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/01/2018)
08/01/2017 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNDERWRITERS INS.(AIU)
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881143 05
07/05/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/26/2017)
12/14/2016 — Insurance cancelled — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881143 05
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/978079.