SANDOVAL TOWING INC, DOT #2333238 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
3 of your 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently California on September 28.
Your latest, Nevada on October 8, had 2 violations, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 21 trucks and 6 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
SANDOVAL TOWING INC is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in LA PUENTE, California (USDOT #2333238). As of October 21, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 59/100 (Elevated Risk), based on 17 recent inspection(s) and 33 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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Out of service on 3 inspections of 15 in the last 24 months, most recently September 28. - Insurance cancelled or authority revoked: what happens and what stops it
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59/100 Elevated Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 15 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 9 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
SANDOVAL TOWING INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Oct. 8, 2026, Nevada. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9) and no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17).
- Sept. 28, 2026, California. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.11).
- Sept. 17, 2026, California. 11 violations, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2) and a logbook violation (49 CFR 395.8).
- Sept. 9, 2026, California. No violations.
- Sept. 2, 2026, California. Out of service: 3 vehicle violations, 11 violations in all. Written up for a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45), a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.9), and an oil or grease leak (49 CFR 396.5).
- Aug. 25, 2026, California. No violations.
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC1663377, motor property common carrier authority, granted on August 30, 2024.
FMCSA served 2 involuntary revocation notices on this authority in the last 24 months, most recently on February 4, 2026, and it was discontinued on February 2, 2026.
A BMC-91X liability filing was cancelled on FMCSA's insurance record in the last 24 months, United Financial Casualty Company's, effective October 23, 2025.
When the policy behind a BMC-91X is cancelled, the insurer must give FMCSA 30 days' notice (49 CFR 387.313(d)), and FMCSA starts revoking the operating authority unless a replacement filing is on record.
SANDOVAL TOWING INC: LA PUENTE, California Trucking Company
SANDOVAL TOWING INC is a mid-size fleet operating out of LA PUENTE, California with USDOT number 2333238. The company operates 21 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, SANDOVAL TOWING INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 59/100, classified as Elevated Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
SANDOVAL TOWING INC has undergone 17 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 17.6%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices. The driver out-of-service rate is 5.9%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for SANDOVAL TOWING INC carries 33 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated October 8, 2026. Across 17 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation and 5 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 59/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for SANDOVAL TOWING INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 59 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Elevated Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
SANDOVAL TOWING INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
SANDOVAL TOWING INC is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 4 drivers); interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 2 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 270,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 3 straight trucks, 1 tractor, 2 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 4 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 3 crash events involving SANDOVAL TOWING INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 1 involved a reported injury, and 2 resulted in a tow-away. 3 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: HACIENDA BL/170ft S of NELSON AV, INDUSTRY, CA on June 20, 2018.
SANDOVAL TOWING INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across California (15), Nevada (2). The concentration in California is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams SANDOVAL TOWING INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How SANDOVAL TOWING INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 17 recorded inspections, SANDOVAL TOWING INC's 17.6% vehicle out-of-service rate sits slightly below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 5.9% driver out-of-service rate sits moderately above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: SANDOVAL TOWING INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | NV | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-28 | CA | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-17 | CA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-09 | CA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-02 | CA | 0 | 3 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-25 | CA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-20 | CA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-01-23 | CA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-12-23 | CA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-12-16 | CA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about SANDOVAL TOWING INC
What is SANDOVAL TOWING INC's FMCSA safety rating?
SANDOVAL TOWING INC (USDOT #2333238) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 59/100 (Elevated Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is SANDOVAL TOWING INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, SANDOVAL TOWING INC operates 21 power unit(s) and 6 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is SANDOVAL TOWING INC based?
SANDOVAL TOWING INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in LA PUENTE, California, under USDOT number 2333238.
What is SANDOVAL TOWING INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 17 recent DOT inspection(s) and 33 recorded violation(s) for SANDOVAL TOWING INC (USDOT #2333238), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is SANDOVAL TOWING INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
SANDOVAL TOWING INC scores 59/100 (Elevated Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like SANDOVAL TOWING INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 21, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile