HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2524985-friendly-freight-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:52 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
FRIENDLY FREIGHT INC
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Jul 18, 2026. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average37.5% vs California average 19.8%.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (626) 330-0025, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC876896.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC876896 | Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0201711001 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Aug 20, 2022 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
33 of 88 · California avg 19.8%
4 of 111 · 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.
Where it was inspected 14 states and provinces, 24 months
- NM 37 32.7%
- AZ 25 22.1%
- CA 14 12.4%
- MO 7 6.2%
- TX 7 6.2%
- NJ 7 6.2%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 22
22 tractors
Freightliner 34Kenworth 5
15 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: 47
47 semi-trailers
Wabash 54Utility 8Great Dane 6Hyundai Translead 2Vanguard 2
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Daikin Comfort Technologies 10S&S Warehouse 7Mizkan 6Daikin Comfort Tech 5Smt Warehouse 3Lge Usa 3Stg Logistics 1Idea Village 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 4, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 11, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 11, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Aug 30, 2026 | CA | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Aug 16, 2026 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 27, 2026 | OH | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 11, 2026 | MO | 1 | 18 | Yes |
| Jul 8, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 398,614 vehicle and 510,215 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
278 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 60 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 345 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | 222 | 51 | 79.9% | 71.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 47 | 7 | 16.9% | 16.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 0.7% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 14 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 11 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 9 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 8 | 8 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 8 | 4 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 8 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 6 | 6 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 6 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 5 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | Unknown, AZ | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2524985 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC876896 |
| Legal name | FRIENDLY FREIGHT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 15 |
| Drivers | 19 |
| Annual mileage | 2,747,003 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Jul 18, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 17, 2014 · 12 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 26, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 15 |
| Trailers | 0 | 15 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightWater Well
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 FRIENDLY FREIGHT INC
What does FRIENDLY FREIGHT INC's operating authority allow?
MC876896: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about FRIENDLY FREIGHT INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking FRIENDLY FREIGHT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2524985. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (626) 330-0025, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC876896, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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