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Freight Carrier · N Highlands, CA

SAFE AUTO TRANSPORT INC

Name: SAFE AUTO TRANSPORT INC
Address: 6901 28TH ST, N HIGHLANDS, CA, 95660, US
Telephone: (916) 899-5500

6901 28TH ST · N Highlands, CA 95660

Authorized: Property

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MC #829905
USDOT #2411467 USDOT Active

44
Power Units
62
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

SAFE AUTO TRANSPORT INC is a N Highlands, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 44 truck(s) in their fleet and 62 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-829905 and their USDOT number is 2411467.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/23/2024 · last updated May 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 08/23/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 5,100,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Motor Vehicles

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
4
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.7 18 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.16 2 Vehicle Maintenance 3.83 21 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

118
Total
81
Clean
37
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 48 unique codes

Critical 11

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.128No/improper securement of vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 13

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× SW 5
392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers2× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway2× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1

Hours of Service 3

395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 21

393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
393.22B-LPLLighting - Prohibited combination of lamps1× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.87(b)Improper warning flag placement1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

SAFE AUTO TRANSPORT INC
6901 28TH ST
N HIGHLANDS, CA 95660

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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SAFE AUTO TRANSPORT INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 48 unique codes

Critical 11

Unsafe Driving 13

Hours of Service 3

Vehicle Maintenance 21

Locations

Location on Map

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