Carrier profile · USDOT 2168419 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Robert W Clouse

DBA Tri Star Metals and Dixon Y Machine · Dixon, CA · Interstate carrier · Since 2011
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral Freight
2
Power units
2
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
23K
Annual miles
15 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
3
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
General Freight
Annual mileage
23,048 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2168419
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Robert W Clouse
DBA
Tri Star Metals and Dixon Y Machine
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 29, 2011
Last MCS-150
Jun 6, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
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 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (707) 678-1140
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Frequently asked

What is Robert W Clouse's USDOT number?

Robert W Clouse's USDOT number is 2168419.

Is Robert W Clouse authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Robert W Clouse's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Robert W Clouse's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 6, 2025.

Where is Robert W Clouse located?

Robert W Clouse is located at 8749 Pedrick Rd, Dixon, CA, 95620. Phone: (707) 678-1140.

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