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HAWTHORNE MACHINERY CO
CarrierIntel Score: 63/100. 20 inspection violations in the past 12 months. Updated Oct 2026.
DOT 1840079ActiveIntrastate Non-HazmatSAN DIEGO, CA
COMPANY
Authority since
—
MCS-150
2025-10-14 · 624,150 mi (2025)
Fleet
190 units · 21 trailers · 134 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
624,150 mi (2025)
ADDRESS
Physical
16945 CAMINO SAN BERNARDO
SAN DIEGO, CA 92127
SAN DIEGO, CA 92127
Mailing
Same as physical
CONTACT
Phone
8586747061
Email
jarmstrong@hawthornecat.com
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
DAVID NESS
Title
PRESIDENTCEO
Email
dness@hawthornecat.com
Phone
+1 (858) 674-7000
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Private Property
Specialty
Heavy Haul / Oilfield
Cargo types
1
Machinery, Large Objects
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
214 mo
Since USDOT registration
INSURANCE
Insurance not verified
Federal insurance records may not cover this carrier's operation type. Verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
RISK GRADE
Elevated Risk
2 risk factors · 1 strengths
OOS RATE
31.0%
9 / 29 inspections
CarrierIntel Safety Score
Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.
63
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
2 risk factors · 1 strengths · 4 data pointsSAFETY PERFORMANCE
Crash Record
5 crashes · 0 fatal · 1 with injuries · 5 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
69% — 20 clean of 29 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
31.0% — driver OOS 3 insp., vehicle OOS 7 insp.
COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY
USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
No operating authority on file
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
No authority history events
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-10-14
INSURANCE
Active Coverage
Insurance not verified — Federal insurance records may not cover this carrier's operation type. Verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
SUMMARY
Severe OOS rate 44% (last 24 mo)
1.8 violations per inspection
No crashes in the last 24 months
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