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COMMODITY TRANSPORTERS INC

CarrierIntel Score: 55/100. 108 inspection violations in the past 12 months. Updated Oct 2026.

DOT 1095661MC 446669ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateTHIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANYMERCED, CA

COMPANY

Authority since
2010-09-01
MCS-150
2026-09-10 · 2,687,991 mi (2026)
Fleet
15 units · 20 trailers · 30 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
2,687,991 mi (2026)

ADDRESS

Physical
3853 WARDROBE AVENUE
MERCED, CA 95341
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
2093841882
Email
david.kegler@commoditytransporters.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
DAVID J. KEGLER
Title
COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
18
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDriveaway / TowawayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayGarbage, Refuse, TrashCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsUtilityFarm SuppliesConstructionOther: AG PRODUCTS
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
286 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
RISK GRADE
Elevated Risk
3 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
19.2%
80 / 417 inspections

CarrierIntel Safety Score

Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.

55
out of 100
Fair
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Elevated Risk

3 risk factors · 2 strengths · 6 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
37 crashes · 2 fatal · 12 with injuries · 36 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
81% — 337 clean of 417 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
19.2% — driver OOS 12 insp., vehicle OOS 72 insp.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
52 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-09-10

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $750,000

SUMMARY

Elevated OOS rate 20% (last 24 mo)
20.0 crashes per 100 trucks/yr — well above norm
3 injury crashes in the last 24 months
81% clean inspections
Active insurance on file

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