Royal Linkage INC Safety Record

DOT# 4220658 · Livingston, CA 95334 · 2092198948

D

Below-average safety record — scored 70/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.

Last inspected 03/16/2026

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Royal Linkage INC (DOT# 4220658) in Livingston, California has 65 inspections on record with 320 violations and a 44.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active common authority.

65 Inspections
44.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
4 Crashes
18 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 44.6%
Carrier: 44.6% (29 of 65) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 26.2%
Carrier: 26.2% (17 of 65) National: 6.4%
12% OOS rate better than 12% of carriers in California
10% crash rate better than 10% 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.

320 total violations across 65 inspections
44 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
138
Unsafe Driving
75
Hours of Service
97
Driver Fitness
1
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
8

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 11 states
Level 1: 10 (15%) Level 2: 29 (45%) Level 3: 25 (38%) Level 5: 1 (2%)
3 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/16/2026 AZ 2 0 0
03/11/2026 CA 1 1 1
03/10/2026 CA 2 5 0
03/05/2026 AZ 2 1 0
02/24/2026 AZ 2 0 0
02/24/2026 AZ 2 0 1
02/17/2026 IA 3 0 0
02/04/2026 CA 3 0 0
01/30/2026 AZ 2 1 0
01/18/2026 AZ 2 0 1
2 injury crashes
31-OCT-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-OCT-24 AZ 0 0 0
25-MAR-25 NE 0 1 0
06-AUG-25 CA 0 0 0
01-APR-25 AZ 0 2 0

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 MC1631308
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Trailblazers Insurance Company INC a Rrg $750 10/31/2025

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 18
Drivers 17
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 04/04/2024
MCS-150 Filed 20250807 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 542,060
Address 1154 Peach Ave, Livingston, CA 95334