Freight Carrier · San Luis Obispo, CA

MEATHEAD MOVERS INC

3600 SOUTH HIGUERA STREET · San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Authorized: HHG
(805) 544-6328 Tap to call
  • MC #398077
  • USDOT #921143 USDOT Active
  • 53
    Power Units
  • 76
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MEATHEAD MOVERS INC is a San Luis Obispo, CA freight carrier that is authorized for household goods 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 May 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR HHG
  • 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 9 states over the past 24 months: CA (99), AZ (6), NV (5), WA (3), CO (3), NM (2), TN (1), IL (1), MT (1). Home base: San Luis Obispo, California.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.69 3 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.24 9 Vehicle Maintenance 1.64 24 Drugs / Alcohol 0.09 1 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.08 3

Inspection Summary

  • 121
    Total
  • 85
    Clean
  • 36
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 38 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 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
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 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×3 SW 1

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
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 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
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp 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
  • 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed 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

Hours of Service 9

  • 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
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current SW 5
  • 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
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation 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
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver 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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