HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2153955-sierra-transport-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 13:09 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SIERRA TRANSPORT LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (661) 247-8402, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC748863.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 3 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC748863 | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TOT 8199981-00 | Mar 31, 2024 | Cancelled |
| Apr 21, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC748863 | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. Policy MD-005134 | Mar 31, 2022 | Cancelled at term end |
| Mar 31, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC748863 | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. Policy MD-005134 | Mar 31, 2022 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Roadside inspections Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
4 of 21 · California avg 19.8%
1 of 38 · California avg 6.3%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 22
22 tractors
Freightliner 21
44 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 18
18 semi-trailers
Travis 3
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Los Angeles 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | CA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | CA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 12, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | CA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | CA | 5 | 2 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | CA | 5 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 11, 2026 | CA | 5 | 2 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | CA | 5 | 1 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | CA | 5 | 3 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The California average covers 398,391 vehicle and 509,953 driver inspections of all California-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
26 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 51 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 4 | 80.8% | 71.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 11.5% | 8.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 3.8% | 16.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Air Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCFSAD | 1 | 1 |
| Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCLMBD | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 2153955 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC748863 |
| Legal name | SIERRA TRANSPORT LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 44 |
| Drivers | 25 |
| Annual mileage | 2,151,340 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 16, 2011 · 15 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @lutreltrucking.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 19 | 25 |
| Trailers | 25 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherCompost
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about SIERRA TRANSPORT LLC
What does SIERRA TRANSPORT LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for SIERRA TRANSPORT LLC (MC748863), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about SIERRA TRANSPORT LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking SIERRA TRANSPORT LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2153955. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (661) 247-8402, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC748863, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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