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SAMUEL J PIAZZA & SON INC
CarrierIntel Score: 77/100. 49 inspection violations in the past 12 months. Updated Oct 2026.
DOT 391314MC 231685ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateIMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY · $1,000,000 · 1 policySOUTH GATE, CA
COMPANY
Authority since
1997-10-02
MCS-150
2025-06-05 · 3,014,584 mi (2025)
Fleet
38 units · 162 trailers · 49 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
3,014,584 mi (2025)
ADDRESS
Physical
9001 RAYO AVE
SOUTH GATE, CA 90280
SOUTH GATE, CA 90280
Mailing
Same as physical
CONTACT
Phone
3233571999
Email
enrique@piazzatrucking.com
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
MICHAEL PIAZZA
Title
PRESIDENT
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Auto Transport
Cargo types
15
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids / GasesIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentMeatChemicalsRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsConstructionOther: MULTI AXLE OVERSIZE
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
412 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
0 risk factors · 4 strengths
OOS RATE
9.0%
20 / 223 inspections
CarrierIntel Safety Score
Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.
77
out of 100
Good
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality
Fleet vs Reality
last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections Checking local VIN index…
Minimal Risk
0 risk factors · 4 strengths · 5 data pointsSAFETY PERFORMANCE
Crash Record
86 crashes · 1 fatal · 21 with injuries · 82 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
91% — 203 clean of 223 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
9.0% — driver OOS 6 insp., vehicle OOS 14 insp.
COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY
USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
74 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-06-05
INSURANCE
Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000
SUMMARY
Low crash rate (1.3 per 100 trucks/yr)
91% clean inspections
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M
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