HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4311503-red-summits/ · Checked 2026-10-20 02:29 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
RED SUMMITS
Do not book until these are resolved · 3 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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Jun 2, 2026. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average46.7% 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, (949) 996-7520, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1680569.
- 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
7 of 15 · California avg 19.8%
13 of 17 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 11 | Yes |
| Jan 23, 2026 | CA | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Dec 15, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Nov 3, 2025 | NM | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 21, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2025 | CA | 1 | 11 | Yes |
| Sep 28, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 10 | Yes |
| Aug 19, 2025 | UT | 2 | 12 | Yes |
| Aug 3, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 19 | Yes |
| Jul 16, 2025 | TX | 2 | 10 | 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
117 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 33 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 155 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 | 80 | 9 | 68.4% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 25 | 18 | 21.4% | 16.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 5.1% | 8.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 8 | 8 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 4 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 4 | 0 |
| Tire-ply or belt material exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1 | 3 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C1B | 3 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 3 | 0 |
| Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311TL | 3 | 0 |
| Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375C | 3 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 2 | 2 |
| ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958AELD | 2 | 2 |
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 | 4311503 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1680569 |
| Legal name | RED SUMMITS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 504,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Jun 2, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 18, 2024 · 2 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 17, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMeatRefrigerated Food
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 RED SUMMITS
What does RED SUMMITS's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for RED SUMMITS (MC1680569), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about RED SUMMITS is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking RED SUMMITS?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4311503. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (949) 996-7520, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1680569, 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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