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Carrier profile · USDOT 543716 · MC-279903

SANTA CRUZ COMPOST CO INC

DBA TRI COUNTY LANDSCAPE SUPPLY

2 power unitsLocal · 1 statesROYAL OAKS, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-279903 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
Avg age (yr)
Awaiting decode

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 33 yearsNo active operating authority
Operating authority32 yr active
since 1993
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo25.0%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersDecoding

Awaiting VIN decode

Identity stabilityStable

32 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 32-yr authority, 25% vehicle OOS review first.Full read

Is SANTA CRUZ COMPOST CO INC safe to work with?

Is SANTA CRUZ COMPOST CO INC safe to load? SANTA CRUZ COMPOST CO INC (USDOT 543716, MC-279903) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in ROYAL OAKS, CA, operating 2 power units and 3 drivers. Operating authority has been active 32 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 9 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 25.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (75/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is SANTA CRUZ COMPOST CO INC's USDOT number?

SANTA CRUZ COMPOST CO INC's USDOT number is 543716, and its motor carrier number is MC-279903.

Is SANTA CRUZ COMPOST CO INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, SANTA CRUZ COMPOST CO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is SANTA CRUZ COMPOST CO INC's safety record?

SANTA CRUZ COMPOST CO INC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 75/100 (tier: review).

How big is SANTA CRUZ COMPOST CO INC's fleet?

SANTA CRUZ COMPOST CO INC operates 2 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SANTA CRUZ COMPOST CO INC based?

SANTA CRUZ COMPOST CO INC is based in ROYAL OAKS, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.