What is Sdg Express INC's safety grade?

Sdg Express INC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of C. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Sdg Express INC have?

Sdg Express INC has 8 inspections on record with a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 100.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 26 violations.

Has Sdg Express INC been involved in any crashes?

Sdg Express INC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Sdg Express INC have active authority and insurance?

Sdg Express INC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Sdg Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 4408263 · Poway, CA 92064-5316 · 6267598493

Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 02/13/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Sdg Express INC (DOT# 4408263) in Poway, California has 8 inspections on record with 26 violations and a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

8 Inspections

25.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

1 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

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 25.0%

Carrier: 25.0% (2 of 8) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 100.0%

Carrier: 100.0% (8 of 8) National: 6.4%

29% OOS rate better than 29% of carriers in California

20% crash rate better than 20% of carriers in California

Violation Categories · 26 total violations

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.

26 total violations across 8 inspections

10 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (38%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Other

Inspection History · 8 records

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 2 states: AZ, CA

Level 1: 2 (25%) Level 2: 6 (75%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
02/13/2026	AZ	2	0	2
01/26/2026	AZ	2	0	0
12/09/2025	AZ	2	0	1
11/26/2025	AZ	2	1	1
10/09/2025	AZ	1	0	0
08/19/2025	AZ	2	1	1
08/13/2025	AZ	2	0	1
08/06/2025	CA	1	0	2

Authority & Insurance

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 MC1756805

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	Knight Specialty Insurance Company	$750	10/22/2025

Fleet Profile

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 1

Drivers 1

Fleet Size Owner-Operator

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 05/12/2025

MCS-150 Filed 20250820 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 25,000

Address 12328 Boulder View Dr, Poway, CA 92064-5316