Broker profile · USDOT 2222243 · FF1040 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Approved Forwarders Inc

San Diego, CA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) freight broker · Since 2011
Authority activeNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
0
Power units
—
Drivers
—
Annual miles
14 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Contact details shared with 4 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
None
Broker
Active
Freight forwarder
Active
Docket
FF1040
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Freight Forwarder of Household Goods

Coverage vs federal minimum

CargoOn file
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. —Cargo · Chubb Group of Insurance
  2. —Surety bond / trust · Southwest Marine and General Insurance Compan

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
0
Power units
0
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
—
Drivers
—
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried

No cargo classifications reported.

Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2222243
MC / docket
FF-1040, FF-1040
Legal name
Approved Forwarders Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Broker
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Nov 19, 2011
Last MCS-150
N/A
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
—
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 4 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 2 other active USDOTs.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (858) 560-1690
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Approved Forwarders Inc's USDOT number?

Approved Forwarders Inc's USDOT number is 2222243 and its docket number is FF1040.

Is Approved Forwarders Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active broker and freight forwarder operating authority.

Where is Approved Forwarders Inc located?

Approved Forwarders Inc is located at 9089 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92123-1267. Phone: (858) 560-1690.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.