HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3636291-cal-auto-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:47 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
CAL AUTO INC
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How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs California average 19.8%.
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, (619) 552-9426, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1247780.
- 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) | MC1247780 | Primary | NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY Policy NHS1813121 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 8, 2026 | 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 of 10 · California avg 19.8%
1 of 10 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Mar 3, 2026 | CA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jan 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Jan 2, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 16, 2025 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 14, 2025 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 30, 2025 | CA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 26, 2025 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 14, 2025 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 29, 2025 | CA | 2 | 8 | Yes |
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 California average covers 398,428 vehicle and 509,934 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
12 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 18 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 4 | 91.7% | 71.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 8.3% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393128BCLWV | 2 | 2 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement under load of the stud nut Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTBSM | 1 | 1 |
| Flag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet. Warning Flags · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39387AFPLR | 1 | 1 |
| Drum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on the same axle other than a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347BBMBCBD | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 2001 for towed vehicle. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D2B | 1 | 0 |
| Frame - Bent cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201CFR | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LHLM | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSIR | 1 | 0 |
| Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104BC | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3636291 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1247780 |
| Legal name | CAL AUTO INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 10,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 17, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 12, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
Questions about CAL AUTO INC
What does CAL AUTO INC's operating authority allow?
MC1247780: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about CAL AUTO INC 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.
What should I verify before booking CAL AUTO INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3636291. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (619) 552-9426, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1247780, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (619) 552-9426
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARBI INC Carrier |
San Diego, CA | 4484216 | MC1771621 | 2 | Not authorized Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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