HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3600968-north-california-tree-experts/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:12 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
NORTH CALIFORNIA TREE EXPERTS
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 3 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (951) 855-3735, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1438066.
- 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) | MC1438066 | — | INFINITY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 504610184544001 · 91 | — | Nov 15, 2023 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 13 · California avg 19.8%
2 of 10 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | CA | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| Jan 23, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Jan 23, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Jan 23, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Jan 23, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Jan 23, 2026 | CA | 5 | 1 | No |
| Nov 19, 2025 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 11, 2025 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 19, 2025 | CA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jun 27, 2025 | CA | 1 | 11 | 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
19 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 33 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 | 12 | 3 | 63.2% | 71.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 26.3% | 8.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 10.5% | 16.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Passenger) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958AHOSPVI | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABRC | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 1 | 1 |
| Co-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while riding in a property-carrying CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216BCPASS | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3600968 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1438066 |
| Legal name | NORTH CALIFORNIA TREE EXPERTS |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 8 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 30, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 10, 2023 |
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsConstructionOtherTree Debris
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 NORTH CALIFORNIA TREE EXPERTS
What does NORTH CALIFORNIA TREE EXPERTS's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for NORTH CALIFORNIA TREE EXPERTS (MC1438066), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about NORTH CALIFORNIA TREE EXPERTS is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. 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 Jan 10, 2023, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking NORTH CALIFORNIA TREE EXPERTS?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3600968. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (951) 855-3735, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1438066, 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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