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FOSTER VAN LINES, INC.

DOT 00080386 · MC# 126666 · RICHMOND, CA

Active carrier authority since 1976 · insured · no revocations (1 cured notice) — Grade A

Operation & Authority

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Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Operation
A
Active for
50 years

Fleet

✓ Live
Power units
5
Drivers
3
Fleet size
C
Officer
JOE FOSTER

FF Trust Score

A

94/100

Excellent — well-established, fully compliant carrier

Authority StatusWhether the carrier's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally haul freight.

Active carrier authority

20/20
Authority AgeHow long the carrier has held authority. Newer carriers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

10+ years in business

20/20
InsuranceWhether the carrier's required BIPD liability insurance is on file with FMCSA right now. Lapsed or missing insurance = the carrier cannot legally operate.

BIPD liability insurance on file, current

25/25
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA — usually for lapsed insurance. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

No executed revocations (1 cured notice not counted — deficiency fixed in time, never took effect)

25/25
SafetyBonus points for a demonstrably clean record: enough recent inspections with below-average out-of-service rates and no crashes. Never subtracts — thin data simply earns no bonus.

Safety bonus earned for: no crashes in 24 months, Satisfactory FMCSA rating. Remaining bonus would need: more vehicle inspections on record; more driver inspections on record.

4/10

Data synced daily from FMCSA. Trust Scores are calculated automatically.

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current
  • Liability insurance ($750,000) — 4 years 6 months of 4 years 6 months covered

    ✓ Currently insured (since Jan 2022)

  • Revocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation

    effective 02/04/2019 — did not take effect: deficiency cured in time, authority remains active (not counted in the score)

    Jan 2, 2019Archive
  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Jul 7, 1976Archive

Safety

as of 2026-06-27

FMCSA Safety Rating: Satisfactory (Oct 24, 1989)

24-Month Roadside Inspections (2 total)

Vehicle2 insp · 0.0% OOS (below the 22.3% national)
Driver2 insp · 0.0% OOS (below the 6.7% national)
HazmatNo data

24-Month Crashes: 0

Source: FMCSA SAFER · Errors? Dispute via DataQs

Connected Authorities

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Frequently Asked

Does FOSTER VAN LINES, INC. have active FMCSA authority?

FOSTER VAN LINES, INC. (DOT 00080386) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is A (94/100). They've held active authority 50 years.

What is their insurance status?

Per current records, FOSTER VAN LINES, INC. has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.

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