MENDOZA & SON TRANSPORTATION INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 359 days Aug 9, 2006 → Aug 3, 2007
- Contract (Property) gap · 356 days Inactive Aug 15, 2006 → reinstated Aug 6, 2007
- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 10.0% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MENDOZA & SON TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 1264044) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 359 days — Aug 9, 2006 → Aug 3, 2007 • Contract (Property) gap · 356 days — Inactive Aug 15, 2006 → reinstated Aug 6, 2007 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 10.0% vs peer 0.00% On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1264044/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 10% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281453 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability filing
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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InsuranceNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jul 27, 2022
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 20 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 22.22% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MENDOZA & SON TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in BELL GARDENS, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1264044. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 20 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 10.0%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MENDOZA & SON TRANSPORTATION INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Bell Gardens, CA. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 22.2% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is on file.
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (8) and NV (1).
22.2% out-of-service rate, near the 19.2% national average; led by Hours of Service (0.0% of violations); top code 395.3(a)(3)(i) (Requiring or permitting a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle driver to drive more than 11 hours) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner, Wilx, and Wilson tra are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,453 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 15, 2006 to Aug 6, 2007 (356 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 9, 2006 to Aug 3, 2007 (359 days)
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) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 1, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 16 | |
| Freightliner | 15 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 1.06 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 2.47 | 2 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86847898 | Jan 12, 2026 | CA | 2 | CAJON SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | Yes |
| 86121985 | Oct 20, 2025 | CA | 1 | CAJON SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86248416 | Oct 7, 2025 | CA | 5 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.5B-L, 393.47A-BCLMBD | No |
| 85970946 | Oct 1, 2025 | NV | 1 | NV |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 85215001 | Jun 25, 2025 | CA | 2 | MT PASS COMMERCIAL INSPECTION |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 395.34A1-ELDDFN, 395.34C | No |
| 84672623 | Apr 14, 2025 | CA | 2 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.24C2II-ELDTN, 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | No |
| 84171472 | Mar 14, 2025 | CA | 3 | MOUNTAIN PASS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83382067 | Dec 6, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-i-15-@mountain-pass-jpoe,cvef |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 390.21TC | Yes |
| 82528485 | Aug 26, 2024 | CA | 5 | MONTEBELLO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82047888 | Jun 26, 2024 | CA | 1 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81559952 | May 2, 2024 | CA | 1 | MOUNTAIN PASS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | No |
| 80420931 | Dec 8, 2023 | CA | 1 | ca-mt.-pass-if |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80420126 | Dec 6, 2023 | CA | 1 | ca-mt.-pass-if |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.45(b)(2), 396.3(a)(1), 395.8(e)(1) | Yes |
| 80405699 | Dec 4, 2023 | CA | 1 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 79948891 | Sep 28, 2023 | CA | 1 | ca-i-15-@mountain-pass-jpoe,cvef |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 79646747 | Aug 31, 2023 | CA | 2 | MOUNTAIN PASS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79078534 | Jul 6, 2023 | CA | 2 | ca-mt.-pass-if |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78884325 | Jun 8, 2023 | CA | 3 | ca-mt.-pass-if |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | No |
| 78523935 | Apr 27, 2023 | CA | 1 | ca-i-15-@mountain-pass-jpoe,cvef |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 78483963 | Apr 27, 2023 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA8351600866 | Jul 21, 2016 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0002499642 | Feb 23, 2006 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC494437 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Oct 1, 2020 | MC494437 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Aug 8, 2007 | MC494437 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
| Aug 6, 2007 | MC494437-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 28, 2004 | MC494437-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK324586 | 91X | $750,000 | Jul 27, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK324586 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2022 | Jul 27, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-104890-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2021 | May 2, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0011880-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 29, 2020 | Sep 29, 2020 | REPLACED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0011880-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 29, 2020 | Sep 29, 2020 | REPLACED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0011880-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 29, 2020 | May 2, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0011880-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2020 | Sep 29, 2020 | REPLACED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0011880-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2020 | Nov 3, 2020 | NAME CHANGED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1001091-01 | BIPD | — | May 2, 2019 | May 2, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1001091-00 | BIPD | — | May 2, 2018 | May 2, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PACA1001052-03 | BIPD | — | May 2, 2017 | May 2, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PACA1001052-02 | BIPD | — | May 2, 2016 | May 2, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PACA1001052-01 | BIPD | — | May 2, 2015 | May 2, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PACA1001052-00 | BIPD | — | Oct 24, 2014 | May 2, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PACA1001052-00 | BIPD | — | May 2, 2014 | Oct 24, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN032710 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2010 | May 2, 2014 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | WPTKCA50121 | CARGO | — | May 2, 2009 | May 2, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | WPTKCA50121 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2009 | May 2, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY | TKCA50580 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2008 | May 2, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP240134 0507 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 3, 2007 | May 2, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 359 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 9, 2006 to Aug 3, 2007 | ||||||
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 459396 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2004 | Aug 9, 2006 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 27, 2022insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 3, 2022
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May 2, 2022insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 3, 2021
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May 2, 2021insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Nov 3, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Oct 6, 2020
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Sep 29, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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May 2, 2020insuranceCANCEL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 29, 2020
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May 6, 2019
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May 2, 2019insuranceCANCEL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 7, 2018
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May 2, 2018insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 3, 2017
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May 2, 2017insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 3, 2016
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May 2, 2016insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 2, 2015insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2015
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Oct 24, 2014insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 9, 2014
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May 2, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 3, 2010
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May 2, 2010insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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May 2, 2009insuranceCANCEL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 21, 2009
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May 2, 2008insuranceCANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2008
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Aug 6, 2007
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Aug 15, 2006
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Aug 15, 2006authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 15, 2006authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 356 days (through Aug 6, 2007)
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Aug 9, 2006insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 9, 2006insurance gapCoverage gap: 359 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 3, 2007)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| MOUNTAIN PASS | CA | 3 | 0 |
| MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| CAJON SCALES | CA | 2 | 1 |
| MONTEBELLO | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MT PASS COMMERCIAL INSPECTION | CA | 1 | 0 |
| NV | NV | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Requiring or permitting a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle driver to drive more than 11 hours | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC494437
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD policy on file
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PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD policy on file
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STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
CARGO policy on file
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UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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20 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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