HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2582948-makalu-logistics-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:49 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MAKALU LOGISTICS INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average30.4% vs California average 19.8%.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
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, (909) 565-2625, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC904664.
- 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) | MC904664 | — | Starstone National Insurance Company Policy AM37000459 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jul 22, 2026 | 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
7 of 23 · California avg 19.8%
5 of 31 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | MS | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 25, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 10, 2026 | NM | 1 | 2 | No |
| Jul 3, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | NM | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 7, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 9 | Yes |
| May 14, 2026 | AL | 2 | 9 | Yes |
| May 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Apr 2, 2026 | AZ | 1 | 10 | Yes |
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 398,742 vehicle and 510,354 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
64 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 15 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 84 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 | 32 | 9 | 50.0% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 25 | 4 | 39.1% | 16.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 7.8% | 8.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 3.1% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2HOSP | 2 | 2 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 2 | 2 |
| Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345PC | 2 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 2 | 0 |
| Failure to obey traffic control device Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922C | 2 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Garden Grove, CA | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2582948 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC904664 |
| Legal name | MAKALU LOGISTICS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 22 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 882,412 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 23, 2015 · 11 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 14, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesConstructionOtherDry Freight
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 MAKALU LOGISTICS INC
What does MAKALU LOGISTICS INC's operating authority allow?
MC904664: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MAKALU LOGISTICS INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe. The MCS-150 was last updated May 14, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking MAKALU LOGISTICS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2582948. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (909) 565-2625, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC904664, 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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