Grass Valley, CA
DOT 260613211 trucks7 drivers
A free check of this company's FMCSA filings shows what's missing and how to fix it. Our dispatchers also take carriers with a new MC.
Red: FMCSA RECORDS SHOW A PROBLEM
No Active Authority. Can't legally haul brokered freight across state lines right now.
Authority
No Active Authority
Can't legally haul brokered freight across state lines right now.
Insurance
Active Liability Insurance ($750,000 Covered)
Pays for damage or injuries if this truck causes a crash. It's on file with FMCSA.
Paperwork (MCS-150)
Paperwork Status: Up to Date
Last filed November 6, 2026. Next update due by February 2027.
Safety Rating
Not Checked
Not in this record. Run a live check for FMCSA's current rating.
| Form | Class | Insurance carrier | Policy # | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC-91X | Primary | Transguard Insurance Company of America Inc | TCP0001820 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Coverage | On record with FMCSA |
|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) required | $750,000 |
| Liability (BIPD) on file | $750,000 |
| Cargo insurance | Not on file |
FMCSA insurance file as of November 15, 2026.
Filings are the active or pending insurance policies FMCSA lists for this company; our copy refreshes nightly. Coverage amounts are not shown per policy.
From FMCSA's Safety Measurement System files, October 2024 to October 2026. Crash counts include crashes the carrier didn't cause. Out-of-service rates use only inspections that checked the driver or the vehicle.
Every roadside inspection in FMCSA's file for USDOT #2606132: when, where, and which vehicles (type, make, VIN) the inspector recorded.
THC compares FMCSA's files every night and keeps what changed. Tracked since October 30, 2026, last compared November 15, 2026.
Noticed by THC November 11, 2026 (changed after our November 10, 2026 copy)
Liability insurance on file changed
None on file → $750,000
Why it may matter: For-hire carriers must keep liability (BIPD) insurance on file with FMCSA to keep authority active.
What it doesn't show: The amount on file is the filing, not the full policy. It doesn't show deductibles or exclusions.
Next step: Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm it with the insurance company directly.
Source: FMCSA daily authority and insurance file (Motus, data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 9, 2026 (changed after our November 8, 2026 copy)
MCS-150 updated
FMCSA's file dates the update November 6, 2026
Why it may matter: Carriers must update the MCS-150 every two years. A fresh update means the fleet and contact details are recent.
What it doesn't show: The MCS-150 is filled in by the company itself; FMCSA doesn't check the numbers.
Next step: Nothing needed unless other details changed too.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 8, 2026 (changed after our November 7, 2026 copy)
New operating authority record
Carrier: Pending
Why it may matter: A new authority docket often means a new carrier or broker, or a company adding a new kind of authority.
What it doesn't show: A pending authority is not yet active and cannot be used to haul or broker loads.
Next step: Wait for authority to become active before booking, and check insurance on file.
Source: FMCSA daily authority and insurance file (Motus, data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 3, 2026 (changed after our November 2, 2026 copy)
Doing-business-as name changed
ERNIES VAN & STORAGE → None
Why it may matter: Name changes are common after a sale or rebrand. A recent change is also something fraud checklists ask you to look at.
What it doesn't show: A name change alone says nothing about who owns or runs the company now.
Next step: Make sure the name on the rate confirmation and invoice matches the current FMCSA name.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC October 31, 2026 (changed after our October 30, 2026 copy)
MCS-150 updated
FMCSA's file dates the update October 28, 2026
Why it may matter: Carriers must update the MCS-150 every two years. A fresh update means the fleet and contact details are recent.
What it doesn't show: The MCS-150 is filled in by the company itself; FMCSA doesn't check the numbers.
Next step: Nothing needed unless other details changed too.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Dates are when THC noticed the change in FMCSA's files, not when it happened, unless FMCSA's file gives the date. FMCSA's files can lag behind FMCSA's own systems. Check this record on FMCSA SAFER · Daily FMCSA change reports
The USDOT number is active, but FMCSA's records show no active for-hire carrier operating authority as of November 15, 2026. Without it the company can't haul brokered freight across state lines for hire.
Our daily record doesn't include The Sowell Company's safety rating. Run a free live check to see FMCSA's current rating. Most carriers are "Not Rated", which is normal: it means FMCSA has never done a full audit.
In FMCSA's safety data for October 2024 to October 2026, The Sowell Company had 5 roadside inspections. 0.0% of vehicle inspections (all carriers: 22.6%) ended out of service. It had no reportable crashes.
Yes, it looks up to date. FMCSA's records show it was last filed November 6, 2026. The next update is due by February 28, 2027.
Yes. FMCSA's records show liability (BIPD) insurance on file for The Sowell Company ($750,000 on file). Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you before the load.
From public FMCSA records (the Company Census File, FMCSA's daily authority and insurance file and its monthly Safety Measurement System inspection and crash files). Trucking Help Center is not FMCSA and is not affiliated with this company. Records can change daily: run a live check, and confirm every load by calling the phone number on file. Is this your company and something looks wrong? Update your MCS-150 with FMCSA; our copy refreshes nightly.
Red: FMCSA RECORDS SHOW A PROBLEM
No Active Authority. Can't legally haul brokered freight across state lines right now.
Authority
No Active Authority
Can't legally haul brokered freight across state lines right now.
Insurance
Active Liability Insurance ($750,000 Covered)
Pays for damage or injuries if this truck causes a crash. It's on file with FMCSA.
Paperwork (MCS-150)
Paperwork Status: Up to Date
Last filed November 6, 2026. Next update due by February 2027.
Safety Rating
Not Checked
Not in this record. Run a live check for FMCSA's current rating.
