A & V Carriers INC
Downey, CA
A & V Carriers INC is an active motor carrier based in Downey, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2016704 and MC 709990. It reports 3 power units and 3 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 4 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 2016704
- MC
- 709990
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Downey, CA
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
3
Power Units
3
Drivers
FMCSA since 2010 (16 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: April 2028 (set by USDOT 2016704's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed March 17, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in April 2010, about 16 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 97,500 fleet miles in 2025, about 32,500 miles per power unit.
- 2,298 other USDOT registrations list Downey, CA as their physical address.
Equipment
What A & V Carriers INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (2 of its VINs decoded):
- Dry Van Confirmed by VIN 1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Authorized Cargo Types
A & V Carriers INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 3
MCS-150 Mileage: 97,500 miles (2025)
Driver Information
3
Total Drivers
3
CDL Drivers
3
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by A & V CARRIERS INC
2 trucks and 2 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Sep 4, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc), Wabash. Equipment breakdown: 2 TRUCK TRACTOR, 2 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 50% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 50% |
Trailers (2 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 2 |
| Vanguard | 1 |
| Wabash | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 1 |
| 53 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (3 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 2 | 50% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 1 | 25% |
| Wabash | 1 | 25% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (4)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FUJGLDR7CSBE2906 | YP42018 | CA | 2012 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 3 | Sep 2026 |
| 5V8VA53299M904218 | 4LV8215 | CA | 2009 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Semi-trailer | 3 | Sep 2026 |
| 3AKJGLD58ESFN2228 | ZP78304 | CA | Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 1JJV532D5GL913779 | 4PB3671 | CA | Wabash | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jul 2026 |
Recent active vehicles (4 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
Dispatch Services in CA
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
4
Inspections
24 months
6
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+18.7%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.9%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/02/2026 | AZ | Walk-Around | 4 | 1 |
| 09/23/2025 | NM | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/19/2024 | NM | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC | 91X | LIS-10-062025 | $750,000 | 06/17/2025 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN006852 | 06/01/2010 | 09/13/2011 | CANCEL | |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP40329 00 | 06/09/2018 | 09/01/2018 | CANCEL | |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30217 00 | 06/09/2017 | 08/16/2017 | CANCEL | |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000003726-00 | 06/15/2024 | 06/15/2025 | CANCEL | |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG6834 | 06/09/2014 | 06/10/2015 | TERM/CANCL | |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD00015897-01 | 06/09/2023 | 06/09/2024 | CANCEL | |
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| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-99936-03 | 06/09/2021 | 06/09/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-99936-02 | 06/09/2020 | 06/09/2021 | CANCEL | |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-99936-02 | 06/10/2020 | 06/09/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-99936-01 | 04/06/2020 | 06/09/2020 | CANCEL | |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP40329 00 | 04/19/2019 | 06/09/2019 | CANCEL | |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30217 00 | 08/16/2017 | 06/09/2018 | CANCEL | |
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| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP10103 | 06/09/2015 | 06/09/2016 | CANCEL | |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG6834 | 06/09/2014 | 06/09/2015 | TERM/REPL | |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NFT5459 | 06/09/2013 | 06/09/2014 | CANCEL | |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | TLH002741-02 | 02/06/2013 | 06/09/2013 | CANCEL | |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | TLH002741-01 | 02/16/2012 | 06/09/2012 | CANCEL | |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-99936-01 | 06/09/2019 | 05/07/2020 | TERM/CANCL |
Updated daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does A & V CARRIERS INC operate?
A & V CARRIERS INC's equipment on government records: Dry Van (1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150).
Is A & V CARRIERS INC's authority currently active?
A & V CARRIERS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is A & V Carriers INC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: April 2028 (set by USDOT 2016704's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed March 17, 2026.
What is A & V Carriers INC's safety record?
It reports 3 power units and 3 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 4 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 4 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
A & V CARRIERS INC has been inspected 4 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NM, AZ, CA. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 25%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLS2 (State/local laws — Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | AZ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-09-23 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-12-19 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 6 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
6 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for A & V CARRIERS INC, of which 1 (17%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 3 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver and 0 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.66 | 1 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 3.5 | 1 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10.25 | 2 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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