Freight Carrier/freight Forwarder · San Luis Obispo, CA

MEATHEAD MOVERS INC

3600 SOUTH HIGUERA STREET · San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(805) 544-6328 Tap to call
  • MC #398077
  • USDOT #921143 USDOT Active
  • 53
    Power Units
  • 76
    Drivers
  • Carrier/freight Forwarder
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MEATHEAD MOVERS INC is a San Luis Obispo, CA freight carrier/freight forwarder that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 53 truck(s) in their fleet and 76 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-398077 and their USDOT number is 921143.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/03/2026 · last updated Aug 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/03/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,215,716 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Household Goods

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 10 states over the past 24 months: CA (101), AZ (9), NV (4), WA (3), CO (3), OR (2), NM (2), TN (1), IL (1), MT (1). Home base: San Luis Obispo, California.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated Sep 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.11 5 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.5 11 Vehicle Maintenance 1.7 28 Drugs / Alcohol 0.04 1 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.21 5

Inspection Summary

  • 127
    Total
  • 82
    Clean
  • 45
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 39 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×2 SW 5
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak. OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. OOS×4 SW 1

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier SW 3
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days. SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNCDriving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. 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, other SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 22

  • 393.207C-SLSSSuspension - Leaf spring shifted SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis SW 2
  • 393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
MEATHEAD MOVERS INC
3600 SOUTH HIGUERA STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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