HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2632672-lucky-tao-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:21 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
LUCKY TAO INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
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.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average38.5% vs California average 19.8%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (626) 993-8116, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC916400.
- 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.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 of 13 · California avg 19.8%
3 of 14 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | SC | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jun 17, 2025 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Jun 17, 2025 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Jun 17, 2025 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Jun 15, 2025 | AZ | 3 | 2 | No |
| Apr 22, 2025 | MO | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Mar 10, 2025 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 25, 2025 | CA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Feb 11, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 9 | No |
| Jan 31, 2025 | NM | 1 | 3 | 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 398,742 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
53 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 59 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 | 42 | 7 | 79.2% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 3 | 13.2% | 16.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 5.7% | 8.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 1.9% | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 3 | 3 |
| Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39319 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Lamps improper color height location. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LCHL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 8, 2025 | NV | 0 | 3 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2632672 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC916400 |
| Legal name | LUCKY TAO INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 3 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 328,102 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 21, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | May 6, 2015 · 11 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 15, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General 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 LUCKY TAO INC
What does LUCKY TAO INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for LUCKY TAO INC (MC916400), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about LUCKY TAO INC is old or missing?
No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking LUCKY TAO INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2632672. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (626) 993-8116, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC916400, 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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