HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/484090-american-sod-farms-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 08:30 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
AMERICAN SOD FARMS LLC
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 not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- MC52420 is also listed on another company recordDAVE DEMORE NURSERY SALES INC (USDOT 3056031, added Oct 5, 2017). FMCSA files its authority and insurance under this record. Compare the records →
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average54.5% 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, (760) 738-9112, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC52420, and that you are dealing with this company record (see the risk summary above).
- 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
6 of 11 · California avg 19.8%
1 of 22 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 3, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 22, 2026 | CA | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jun 10, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 1, 2026 | CA | 2 | 11 | Yes |
| Mar 30, 2026 | CA | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jan 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Dec 22, 2025 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 17, 2025 | CA | 1 | 5 | 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
33 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 60 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 | 32 | 8 | 97.0% | 71.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 3.0% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPVI | 1 | 1 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130BCHVE | 1 | 1 |
| Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt bearing strap or retainer bolt Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1DLDSUJBCB | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 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 | 484090 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC52420 |
| Legal name | AMERICAN SOD FARMS LLC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 3 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 145,700 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 18, 1992 · 34 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 2, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Agricultural/Farm SuppliesOtherGrass Sod
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 AMERICAN SOD FARMS LLC
What does AMERICAN SOD FARMS LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for AMERICAN SOD FARMS LLC (MC52420), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about AMERICAN SOD FARMS LLC 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. 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 AMERICAN SOD FARMS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 484090. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (760) 738-9112, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC52420, 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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