Nica Container Freight Line INC Safety Record

DOT# 2564966 · Torrance, CA 90501 · 3234415209

B

Good safety record — scored 17/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/12/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Nica Container Freight Line INC (DOT# 2564966) in Torrance, California has 51 inspections on record with 86 violations and a 19.6% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

51 Inspections
19.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
85 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 19.6%
Carrier: 19.6% (10 of 51) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.9%
Carrier: 3.9% (2 of 51) National: 6.4%
40% OOS rate better than 40% of carriers in California
20% crash rate better than 20% of carriers in California

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

86 total violations across 51 inspections
12 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
73
Unsafe Driving
7
Hours of Service
3
Other
3

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 6 states: AZ, CA, LA, MS, NE, TX
Level 1: 22 (43%) Level 2: 20 (39%) Level 3: 8 (16%) Level 4: 1 (2%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/12/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/04/2026 CA 1 0 0
01/12/2026 CA 3 0 0
10/22/2025 CA 1 0 0
10/20/2025 MS 3 0 0
09/16/2025 TX 2 0 0
08/15/2025 CA 2 0 0
08/05/2025 TX 2 0 0
07/30/2025 CA 3 0 0
07/24/2025 AZ 2 0 1

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC895536
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Hartford Fire Insurance Company $1,000 10/01/2024

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 85
Drivers 77
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 12/12/2014
MCS-150 Filed 20251007 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 5,600,000
Address 357 Van Ness Way Ste 230, Torrance, CA 90501