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California Houseboat Service LLC

Somerset, KY

DBA: MOVE HOUSEBOAT COM

DOT# 1043273 | MC# 439872 | FMCSA since 2002 (24 yrs)
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Profile data updated Jul 30, 2024 from official FMCSA records

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Trust Score

Limited History

FMCSA data ↓

1

Power Units

2

Drivers

FMCSA since 2002 (24 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Company Overview

CALIFORNIA HOUSEBOAT SERVICE LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since July 2002. Based in Somerset, KY, they operate a fleet of 1 power unit with 2 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Dry Van.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, California Houseboat Service LLC operates the following equipment types:

Dry Van

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Tractors 1 0 0 1
Trailers 2 0 0 2

Authorized Cargo Types

California Houseboat Service LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:

Other

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 2

MCS-150 Mileage: 1,132 miles (2023)

Driver Information

2

Total Drivers

2

CDL Drivers

2

Interstate Drivers

Vehicles Operated by CALIFORNIA HOUSEBOAT SERVICE LLC

1 truck and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Nov 6, 2025.

What this fleet looks like

Top makes on record: International, X-l Specialized Trailers Inc. Equipment breakdown: 1 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.

Trucks
1
Trailers
1
OOS (24 mo)
0
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
Vehicle type Count Share
TRUCK TRACTOR 1 50%
SEMI-TRAILER 1 50%
Trailers (1 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.

Trailer types
Semi-trailer 1
Trailer makes
Trlr 1
Trailer specs — from NHTSA VIN decode of 1 trailer
Body type
Flatbed or Platform Trailer 1
Length
53 ft 1
Axles
4 axles 1
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
Make Vehicles Share
International 1 50%
X-l Specialized Trailers Inc 1 50%
License plates on file (2 shown)
Plate State Vehicle Inspections Last seen
A85112 KY International TRUCK TRACTOR 1 Nov 2025
5415597 ME Trlr SEMI-TRAILER 1 Nov 2025

Plate registrations span 2 states: KY (1) · ME (1)

Recent active vehicles (2 shown)
3HSCXAPR5FN144007 TRUCK TRACTOR
2015 International LF517
X15, Signature engine · Class 8
Last seen Nov 2025 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
4U3B05344ML019701 SEMI-TRAILER
2021 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC
Last seen Nov 2025 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗

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 — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.

Dispatch Services in KY

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✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.

Operating Authority & Insurance

Active FMCSA operating authority

Authorized as: Contract carrier · Carries: Property.

⚠️ FMCSA involuntarily revoked Contract authority (Oct 2018) · 2 revocation records on file.

Required insurance on file with FMCSA
  • Liability (BIPD): ✓ $750K
  • Cargo: ✗ not on file
  • Bond/Trust (brokers): ✗ not on file

Source: FMCSA licensing & insurance records. "On file" reflects filings FMCSA has received, not real-time coverage.

Safety Performance

B

Good

Below national average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

1

Inspections

24 months

0

Violations

Total found

0

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 6.2%

✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 22.8%

✓ Better than national average (-22.8%)

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
11/06/2025 KY Full 0

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$750,000

UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY

Cargo

Not on file

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY 91X CA 1338635 $750,000 11/11/2019
View Insurance History (20 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN252166 02/25/2019 11/14/2019 TERM/CANCL
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN252166 02/25/2019 11/11/2019 TERM/REPL
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN169047 07/22/2015 10/26/2015 CANCEL
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN169047 10/26/2015 10/12/2018 CANCEL
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA04159203 09/19/2010 09/19/2011 CANCEL
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA04159202 09/19/2009 09/19/2010 CANCEL
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA04159201 09/19/2008 09/19/2009 CANCEL
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP49599A 09/19/2007 09/19/2008 CANCEL
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRN303375 09/19/2006 09/19/2007 CANCEL
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRN213402 08/21/2006 09/19/2006 CANCEL
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRN213402 08/21/2006 09/19/2006 TERM/CANCL
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN477139 07/13/2005 09/19/2005 CANCEL
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN393457 05/28/2004 08/31/2004 TERM/CANCL
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRN213402 09/19/2005 08/21/2006 CANCEL
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRN213402 08/21/2006 08/21/2006 TERM/REPL
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. DSHA00001093 07/23/2005 08/21/2005 TERM/CANCL
CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY DSHA00001093 07/23/2005 07/27/2006 TERM/CANCL
CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY DSHA00001572 07/23/2006 07/23/2007 CANCEL
CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY DSHA00001093 07/23/2005 07/23/2006 TERM/REPL
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. DSHA00001093 07/23/2005 07/23/2005 TERM/REPL

Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →

Is California Houseboat Service LLC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check

A quick, plain-English check of whether this carrier looks safe and legitimate to hire — based on public FMCSA and U.S. Treasury records. It's a screening aid, not a guarantee; always confirm on the official FMCSA SAFER site.

Our read on this carrier
Worth a Closer Look
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Looks fine ! Worth checking × A real concern
Shares owners with 3 shut-down carriers
The same person or people also run one or more carriers that are no longer active. This is sometimes a sign of a company re-registering to leave a bad record behind — verify who you're really dealing with.
Not on any U.S. sanctions list
This carrier's name doesn't appear on the U.S. Treasury sanctions blocklist — clear to work with on that basis.
Licensed and authorized to operate
The FMCSA lists this carrier as having active operating authority right now.
No history of a revoked license
This carrier's operating authority has not been revoked and re-registered.

These checks use public U.S. government records — the carrier's license status, safety-inspection and crash history, ownership links, and the U.S. Treasury sanctions list — refreshed automatically. A flag doesn't prove wrongdoing; it's a prompt to verify before you do business.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does CALIFORNIA HOUSEBOAT SERVICE LLC operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, CALIFORNIA HOUSEBOAT SERVICE LLC is inferred to operate: Dry Van.

Is CALIFORNIA HOUSEBOAT SERVICE LLC's authority currently active?

CALIFORNIA HOUSEBOAT SERVICE LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has CALIFORNIA HOUSEBOAT SERVICE LLC been in business?

CALIFORNIA HOUSEBOAT SERVICE LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since July 2002, making their authority approximately 24 years old.

Where is CALIFORNIA HOUSEBOAT SERVICE LLC located?

CALIFORNIA HOUSEBOAT SERVICE LLC is physically located at 106 S ROBINSON DR, SOMERSET, KY 42503.

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Carrier Trust Score

Limited History

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Limited FMCSA history — verify directly Active operating authority No reportable crashes (24 mo) Limited inspection history

Roadside Inspection History 1 records

Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.

What this means

CALIFORNIA HOUSEBOAT SERVICE LLC has been inspected 1 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in KY. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average.

Date State Level Violations OOS
2025-11-06 KY Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 0

Carrier History & Continuity

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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)

Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.

About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.

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