D & A TRUCK SERVICE INC
CHULA VISTA, CA
D & A TRUCK SERVICE INC is a motor carrier based in CHULA VISTA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1140769. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 7 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
D & A TRUCK SERVICE INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers, based in Chula Vista, CA. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for enterprise and common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 55% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (5 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 396.3(a)(1) (Inspection/repair/maintenance - general) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Kenworth is the most-inspected make.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 145,028 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Dec 16, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 8 | |
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Fruehauf C | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86584830 | Dec 16, 2025 | CA | 2 | — |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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16 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.201B-FR, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 83276545 | Nov 25, 2024 | CA | 1 | MIRAMAR LANDFILL |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82195947 | Jul 23, 2024 | CA | 1 | SAN DIEGO |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 396.3(a)(1), 392.2, 396.9(d)(2) | No |
| 82029428 | Jul 1, 2024 | CA | 1 | HARRIS PLANT RD AT ALTAIR AVE |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 81936076 | Jun 21, 2024 | CA | 1 | SAN DIEGO |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 396.3(a)(1), 392.2 | No |
| 80112963 | Oct 31, 2023 | US | 3 | SAN DIEGO CA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79926486 | Oct 16, 2023 | CA | 1 | ca-magnolia-n/of-sr-52 |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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10 | 396.5(a), 393.9(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79228609 | Jul 22, 2023 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 79162880 | Jul 14, 2023 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(a), 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
| 79163548 | Jul 9, 2023 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2, 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 79162925 | Jul 8, 2023 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 396.3(a)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
| 78654811 | May 16, 2023 | CA | 3 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 78498992 | Apr 26, 2023 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA INSPECTION FACILITY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.3(a)(1), 396.5(b) | No |
| 78481611 | Apr 23, 2023 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 78482544 | Apr 22, 2023 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78434342 | Apr 15, 2023 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| sms-78281700 | Jan 1, 2020 | CA | 3 | SAN ONOFRE IF | — | 1 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA0006129600 | Jun 14, 2013 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CA0005606513 | May 4, 2012 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA0005250064 | Jul 25, 2011 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CA0002894752 | Nov 11, 2006 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (3 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2017 | MC463499-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
| Feb 5, 2014 | MC463499 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (51 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-015294 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS1406437 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2024 | Jun 17, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS1130759 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2023 | Jun 17, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS1130759 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2023 | Jul 5, 2023 | REPLACED |
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS1130759 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2023 | Aug 3, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS0887513 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2022 | Jun 17, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS0684539 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2021 | Jun 17, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | NHC0003065 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2020 | Jun 17, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | NHC0001174 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2019 | Jun 17, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 1164011 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2018 | Jun 17, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 1164011 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2018 | Sep 27, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 1164011 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2018 | Aug 29, 2018 | REPLACED |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 935276 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2017 | Jun 17, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0001500-10163 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2016 | Jun 17, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0001400-10164 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2015 | Jun 17, 2016 | REPLACED |
| ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MAC-0001100-12-1898 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2014 | Jun 17, 2015 | REPLACED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-546933 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2013 | Mar 10, 2014 | NAME CHANGED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-546933 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2013 | Jun 17, 2013 | REPLACED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-546933 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2013 | Jun 17, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-546933 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2012 | Jun 17, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-546933 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2011 | Jun 17, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIA3-546933 | CARGO | Jun 17, 2010 | Jun 17, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-546933 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2010 | Jun 17, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-546933 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2009 | Jun 17, 2009 | REPLACED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-546933 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2009 | Jun 17, 2009 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 17, 2025insuranceCANCEL — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 11, 2025
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Jun 17, 2024insuranceCANCEL — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 5, 2024
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Aug 3, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 5, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 17, 2023insuranceCANCEL — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 13, 2023
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Jun 17, 2022insuranceCANCEL — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 9, 2022
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Jun 17, 2021insuranceCANCEL — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 9, 2021
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Jun 17, 2020insuranceCANCEL — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 10, 2020
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Jun 17, 2019
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Jun 17, 2019insuranceCANCEL — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 27, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 29, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 17, 2018insuranceCANCEL — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 14, 2018
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Jun 19, 2017
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Jun 17, 2017insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 2, 2017
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Jun 17, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 17, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
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Jun 17, 2014insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 16, 2014
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Mar 10, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 6, 2014
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Jun 17, 2013insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 17, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 14, 2013
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Jun 17, 2012insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 13, 2012
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Jun 17, 2011insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 17, 2011insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 6, 2011
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Jun 17, 2010insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 17, 2010insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 7, 2010
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTAY MESA IF | CA | 7 | 5 |
| SAN DIEGO | CA | 2 | 0 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| HARRIS PLANT RD AT ALTAIR AVE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MIRAMAR LANDFILL | CA | 1 | 0 |
| OTAY MESA INSPECTION FACILITY | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SAN DIEGO CA | US | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 4 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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