Cardiff Transportation Safety Record
DOT# 611358 · Palm Desert, CA 92211 · 7605681403
Legal name: Gary Cardiff Enterprises INC
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 01/14/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Cardiff Transportation (DOT# 611358) in Palm Desert, California has 177 inspections on record and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
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.
Inspection History · 100 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/14/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/14/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/14/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/14/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/02/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/02/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/02/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/02/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/02/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-APR-25 | CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14-JAN-26 | CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Lancer Insurance Company | $5,000 |
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.