DBA: DOLPHIN EXPRESS
DOLPHIN TRANSPORT INC
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Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 12.5% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 33.33% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 13
Trailers: 35 (35 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
11212 DUNE ST, NORWALK, CA, 90650
Phone Number
(562) 868-9055
Mailing Address
11212 DUNE ST, NORWALK, CA, 90650
Cell Phone
(818) 625-5048
Email Address
Fax Number
(562) 868-9135
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-31 | BIPD/Primary | AM37000278-00 | $750,000 | STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE … | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2023-10-31 | BIPD/Primary | AI-100261-00 | $750,000 | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2024-10-31 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2021-10-31 | BIPD/Primary | WMC1936651 | $750,000 | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | 2023-10-31 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2020-10-31 | BIPD/Primary | AU202000016399 | $750,000 | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… | 2021-10-31 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2019-10-31 | BIPD/Primary | AU201900016399 | $750,000 | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… | 2020-10-31 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2018-10-31 | BIPD/Primary | AU201800016399 | $750,000 | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… | 2019-10-31 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2017-10-31 | BIPD/Primary | TP9882621 02 | $750,000 | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… | 2018-10-31 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2016-10-31 | BIPD/Primary | TP9882621 01 | $750,000 | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… | 2017-10-31 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-10-31 | BIPD/Primary | AU201500005676 | $750,000 | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… | 2016-10-31 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2014-10-31 | BIPD/Primary | AU201400005676 | $750,000 | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… | 2015-10-31 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2013-10-31 | BIPD/Primary | RSA-000044-0113 | $750,000 | LIBERTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS | 2014-10-31 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2012-10-31 | BIPD/Primary | 037CP0012800 | $750,000 | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 2013-10-31 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2011-10-31 | BIPD/Primary | 037CP00057 | $750,000 | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 2012-10-31 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2010-10-31 | BIPD/Primary | 037CP00007 | $750,000 | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 2011-10-31 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2010-10-31 | CARGO | 72 MS NK7056 | $750,000 | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… | 2020-04-04 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-10-31 | BIPD/Primary | DTP7400049@1 | $750,000 | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | 2010-10-31 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-10-31 | BIPD/Primary | DTP7400049 | $750,000 | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | 2009-10-31 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-10-31 | CARGO | MXI93002133 | $750,000 | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 2010-10-31 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-10-31 | BIPD/Primary | SFT 2314349 03 | $750,000 | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… | 2008-10-31 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-10-31 | CARGO | MXI98124296 | $750,000 | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 2008-10-31 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-10-31 | BIPD/Primary | SFT 231434902 | $750,000 | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… | 2007-10-31 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Satisfactory
Vehicle OOS Rate
12.5%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
48 inspections · 6 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
33.33%
National avg: 5.51%
Above average
3 inspections · 1 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (48 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | UF2W001941 | 2 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| May 27, 2026 | UCHY001138 | 1 | CA | 1 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJGLDR... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | NEGR004917 | 2 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJGLDR... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | UDLD002524 | 1 | CA | 1 | 1 | FRHT 3AKJGLDR... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | NEGR004775 | 1 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJGLD5... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | UF2W001546 | 2 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | ND7Y006464 | 2 | CA | 1 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJGLD5... |
| Nov 20, 2025 | NF35001113 | 2 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Oct 23, 2025 | NEGR004430 | 2 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Sep 17, 2025 | NCVH007336 | 3 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | UDLD002184 | 2 | CA | 1 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJGLDR... |
| May 21, 2025 | NCVH006884 | 1 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJGLD5... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | NF35000654 | 1 | CA | 5 | 1 | FRHT 3AKJGLD5... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | NEGR003668 | 1 | CA | 1 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | NC4W006784 | 1 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Feb 26, 2025 | UDLD001924 | 2 | CA | 1 | 1 | FRHT 3AKJGLDR... |
| Jan 29, 2025 | UDLD001867 | 2 | CA | 1 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJGLDR... |
| Jan 6, 2025 | UD3A004209 | 3 | CA | 1 | 1 | FRHT 3AKJGLDR... |
| Dec 4, 2024 | NCVH006285 | 1 | CA | 1 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJGLD6... |
| Oct 22, 2024 | UEX6003360 | 3 | CA | 1 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJGLDR... |
Jul 1, 2026
UF2W001941
May 27, 2026
UCHY001138
Feb 26, 2026
NEGR004917
Feb 23, 2026
UDLD002524
Jan 23, 2026
NEGR004775
Dec 12, 2025
UF2W001546
Dec 9, 2025
ND7Y006464
Nov 20, 2025
NF35001113
Oct 23, 2025
NEGR004430
Sep 17, 2025
NCVH007336
Sep 10, 2025
UDLD002184
May 21, 2025
NCVH006884
Apr 23, 2025
NF35000654
Apr 15, 2025
NEGR003668
Apr 3, 2025
NC4W006784
Feb 26, 2025
UDLD001924
Jan 29, 2025
UDLD001867
Jan 6, 2025
UD3A004209
Dec 4, 2024
NCVH006285
Oct 22, 2024
UEX6003360
Oct 1, 2024
UEX6003310
Aug 8, 2024
UHB3001069
Jun 29, 2024
N75Q003978
Apr 12, 2024
NCI8005854
Mar 23, 2024
UDLD001480
Mar 18, 2024
UBNX000650
Mar 13, 2024
NCI8005714
Feb 27, 2024
NC4W005549
Feb 23, 2024
NCI8005634
Feb 22, 2024
NBYQ005595
Jan 30, 2024
NBYQ005486
Jan 23, 2024
NCVH005273
Dec 27, 2023
NBYQ005337
Nov 6, 2023
NE2Z003088
Nov 1, 2023
NE2Z003061
Sep 21, 2023
NCI8005136
Aug 24, 2023
NCI8004988
Aug 21, 2023
NDOG004119
Jul 25, 2023
NCI8004877
Jul 10, 2023
NBA3002819
Jul 10, 2023
NBA3002818
Jul 10, 2023
NBA3002817
Jul 10, 2023
NBA3002816
Jul 10, 2023
NBA3002815
Jul 10, 2023
NBA3002814
Jul 10, 2023
NBA3002813
Jul 3, 2023
UFUH000103
Jun 26, 2023
NEGR001238
Total Inspections
48
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
48
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (10 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2020 | CA5502005905 | CA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Oct 27, 2018 | CA5301806896 | CA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 2, 2017 | CA5301700008 | CA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Dec 15, 2015 | CA5301501895 | CA | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| May 31, 2012 | CA0005662651 | CA | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Dec 22, 2011 | CA0005438352 | CA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Nov 28, 2011 | CA0005424573 | CA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Aug 18, 2011 | CA0005279882 | CA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Mar 4, 2009 | CA0004177359 | CA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jul 21, 2006 | CA0002759810 | CA | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
Dec 24, 2020
CA • CA5502005905
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Oct 27, 2018
CA • CA5301806896
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 2, 2017
CA • CA5301700008
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Dec 15, 2015
CA • CA5301501895
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
May 31, 2012
CA • CA0005662651
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Dec 22, 2011
CA • CA0005438352
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Nov 28, 2011
CA • CA0005424573
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Aug 18, 2011
CA • CA0005279882
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 4, 2009
CA • CA0004177359
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jul 21, 2006
CA • CA0002759810
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
3
Total Crashes
10
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
13
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 3 | Warning |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
WarningControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 48 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 13 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Trailers | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
13
13 owned
Trailers
35
35 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
13
Driver Inspections
3
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
13
Power Units
13
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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