HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3261005-panda-trucks-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:51 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
PANDA TRUCKS LLC
Doing business as PANDA TRUCKS
No risk signals found
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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, (203) 885-1222, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1028010.
- 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) | MC1028010 | Primary | Berkley Casualty Company Policy 6532230 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Nov 25, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
11 of 38 · Florida avg 25.6%
3 of 69 · Florida avg 10.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | IA | 2 | 37 | Yes |
| Aug 18, 2026 | PA | 2 | 4 | No |
| Aug 17, 2026 | IN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 7, 2026 | MA | 2 | 3 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | CA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 16, 2026 | KY | 3 | 5 | No |
| Jul 8, 2026 | PA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | WV | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 12, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Florida average covers 72,706 vehicle and 135,715 driver inspections of all Florida-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
52 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 19 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 220 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 15 | 63.5% | 61.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 12 | 2 | 23.1% | 20.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 9.6% | 11.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 3.8% | 5.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 4 | 4 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 4 | 0 |
| Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDL | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104F3C | 2 | 0 |
| Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TEPBM | 2 | 0 |
| HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PCOOS | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPDIT | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345ABHTIJ | 1 | 1 |
| Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2 | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Florida column is the mix across all Florida-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | Not Reported, KS | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Clermont, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3261005 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1028010 |
| Legal name | PANDA TRUCKS LLC |
| DBA name | PANDA TRUCKS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 15 |
| Drivers | 14 |
| Annual mileage | 761,568 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 20, 2019 · 7 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 26, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Questions about PANDA TRUCKS LLC
What does PANDA TRUCKS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1028010: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Household goods carrier (may move household goods for hire).
Which information about PANDA TRUCKS LLC 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.
What should I verify before booking PANDA TRUCKS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3261005. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (203) 885-1222, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1028010, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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