HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/735413-sam-berri-towing/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:01 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SAM BERRI TOWING
Doing business as LODI HEAVY HAUL
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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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, (209) 728-3931, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC32925.
- 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) | MC32925 | Primary | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. Policy 01-CA-060783976-0 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 15, 2025 | 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
5 of 56 · California avg 19.8%
0 of 69 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 23, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | 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
14 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 24 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 | 7 | 85.7% | 71.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 14.3% | 8.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343ATPV | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130CCHVE | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LPLMWR | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393106DC | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 1 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCLMBD | 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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 1 |
| May 29, 2025 | Lodi, CA | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 735413 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC32925 |
| Legal name | SAM BERRI TOWING |
| DBA name | LODI HEAVY HAUL |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 29 |
| Drivers | 29 |
| Annual mileage | 10,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 17, 1998 · 28 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 1, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large Objects
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 SAM BERRI TOWING
What does SAM BERRI TOWING's operating authority allow?
MC32925: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about SAM BERRI TOWING 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 SAM BERRI TOWING?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 735413. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (209) 728-3931, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC32925, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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