HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3516204-trident-logistics-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 21:20 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
TRIDENT LOGISTICS INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (909) 800-0966, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1165496.
- 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) | MC1165496 | — | Knight Specialty Insurance Company Policy KSCAL000041-00 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Oct 5, 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
17 of 76 · California avg 19.8%
26 of 129 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 13, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 12 | Yes |
| Sep 8, 2026 | AR | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 31, 2026 | NM | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Aug 4, 2026 | OK | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Jul 30, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | 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
241 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 53 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 291 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 | 112 | 20 | 46.5% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 85 | 26 | 35.3% | 16.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 37 | 0 | 15.4% | 8.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 12 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 12 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 11 | 11 |
| 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 | 8 | 0 |
| ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958AELD | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 | 5 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 5 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 5 | 0 |
| 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 | 5 | 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 | 4 | 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
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2026 | Diggins, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Dillon, SC | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3516204 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1165496 |
| Legal name | TRIDENT LOGISTICS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 28 |
| Drivers | 35 |
| Annual mileage | 650,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 10, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 4, 2020 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 23, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm Supplies
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 TRIDENT LOGISTICS INC
What does TRIDENT LOGISTICS INC's operating authority allow?
MC1165496: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about TRIDENT LOGISTICS 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 TRIDENT LOGISTICS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3516204. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (909) 800-0966, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1165496, 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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