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TAVARES TRANSPORTATION INC

USDOT 1456085 • 600 WORK ST UNIT A, SALINAS, CA, 93901

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,456,085
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
State
California
Phone
8312723245
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
15
MCS-150 Mileage
461,736
Physical Address
600 WORK ST UNIT A, SALINAS, CA, 93901
Mailing Address
19180 EDEN PATH, SALINAS, CA, 93907
Contact
Phone: 8312723245

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 13.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 6.6 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
20%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
10%
Unsafe Driving
20%
Vehicle Maintenance
10%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
60
Violations
197
36 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
26.7%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
13.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
15
Crash Records
6

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

3
May
2
Jun
3
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
1
Nov
4
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
3
Apr
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
4
Jan
1
Feb
4
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 60 of 60 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states • 60 inspections

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Violation Summary (197 violations from 60 inspections)

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Violation Summary (197 violations from 60 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued3308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued1308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective807Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS77—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination55—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed44—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general405Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL33—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate327Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)315Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCLLighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC30—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.19A2390.19A220—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60EGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201A-FRMCFrame - cracked/loose/broken228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed21—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service21—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLSFrame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9AA2-OA392.9AA2-OA11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001.10—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.9AA1392.9AA111—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205A-WRBHWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBSBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TC-MC390.21TC-MC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPASSuspension defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.28-WS-6Wiring - improper/inadequate103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.19TA390.19TA10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.9BA-NOREGINTER392.9BA-NOREGINTER10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status1110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLCPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(b)Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(d)Brake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.86(b)(1)Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
26.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
+3.3 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
13.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+6.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.28vs nat'l 1.80
+1.48 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (60 inspections)

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Inspection History (60 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 27, 202687431196YUMA AZAZLevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.47E, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Mar 17, 202687325168GILROY IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Mar 17, 202687325118GILROY IFCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1396.3A1-BOSYes
Mar 12, 202687286899WINTERHAVENCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER8391.11B2-Z, 392.9AA1, 390.19A2Yes
Feb 10, 202687121210RoadsideCALevel 5KW TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2-SLLEQP, 393.95F, 393.78No
Jan 28, 202686919038YUMA AZAZLevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.47E, 393.205A-WRBH, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Jan 23, 202686894996CENTRAL DIV COMMERCIAL UNITCALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER4392.2-SLLSR, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Jan 9, 202686754404MONTEREY AREACALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLL, 393.45B2-BHTDYes
Jan 7, 202686742798SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER14392.2-SLLSR, 393.45A-BHTBS, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Dec 6, 202586511601MONTEREY AREACALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR3383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Oct 3, 202586495054RoadsideCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR22392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.11A1-LILYes
Oct 1, 202586495212RoadsideCALevel 5KW STRAIGHT TRUCK6392.2-SLLSR, 393.60E, 393.11A1-LILNo
Oct 1, 202586495053RoadsideCALevel 5UTIL SEMI-TRAILER9392.2-SLL, 393.81-H, 393.78Yes
Sep 27, 202585911867RoadsideCALevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK6392.2-SLLSR, 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLYes
Jul 29, 202585365197US-101 SB MARIN SCALESCALevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSIVNo
Jun 17, 202585104549RoadsideCALevel 5KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 6, 202584906608SB SCALES NIMITZCALevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLSRNo
Apr 23, 202584525387GILROY IFCALevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLSRNo
Apr 14, 202584398868N/B MARIN SCALE (TERRA LINDA)CALevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2-SLLSR, 393.11A1-LCL, 393.11A1-LILNo
Apr 11, 202584380047I-80 E/B JEO CORDELIA SCALESCALevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Mar 31, 202584313221YUMA AZAZLevel 1UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER20393.47E, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Mar 12, 202584122496NIMITZ IFCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER5392.2-SLLSR, 393.207F-SDAS, 393.45B2-B-AIRYes
Feb 14, 202583897189RoadsideCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLL, 383.23A2-LCDLNYes
Feb 10, 202583843273S/B US-101 AT DOS PUEBLOS CYNCALevel 2FRTV TRUCK TRACTOR6392.2-SLLS3, 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLDLYes
Feb 4, 202583791034DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7392.9A2-C, 393.9A-LLPL, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Jan 4, 202583570591GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER3390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Dec 27, 202483550119GILROY IFCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER5393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.45B2-BHTDYes
Dec 24, 202483535376YUMA AZUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 4, 202483335198YUMA AZAZLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41A-MCPCNo
Dec 2, 202483293564BAKERSFIELD AREACALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER4392.2-SLLCP, 392.71A-D, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Nov 12, 202483228651CORDELIA IFCALevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLSRNo
Oct 28, 202483030717ATASCADEROCALevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.60CYes
Oct 9, 202482902123GILROY IFCALevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2No
Oct 9, 202482902125GILROY IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.201(b), 393.75(a)(1)No
Aug 28, 202482528502GILROY IFCALevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 28, 202482527970GILROY IFCALevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75(a)(1)Yes
Jul 31, 202482282001CORDELIA IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Jul 30, 202482289781SR 1 TO SR 183 SBCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 395.8No
Jul 23, 202482206680GILROY IFCALevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 14, 202481905876GILROY IFCALevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 6, 202481832081GILROY IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 15, 202481635800NIMITZ IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 14, 202481621411GILROY IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.207(a), 392.2, 393.47(d)No
May 7, 202481549486HAZEL AT MADISONCALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Mar 20, 202481166853ROY DIAZ AT US 101 NB ON RAMPCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.60(d), 396.5(b)No
Mar 6, 202481043046I-5 SB NO MAGIC MTN PKWYCALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Mar 5, 202481052035GILROY IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.86(b)(1)No
Feb 27, 202480966338GILROY IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)No
Feb 21, 202480967718GILROY IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.3(a)(1)No
Feb 14, 202480865991ROY DIAZ AT US 101 NB ON RAMPCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

44 total · 45.5% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

GILROY IF16 · 3 OOS
YUMA AZ4 · 3 OOS
ROY DIAZ AT US 101 NB ON RAMP3
SALINAS3
NIMITZ IF3 · 1 OOS
DESERT HILLS IF2 · 1 OOS
CORDELIA IF2
MONTEREY AREA2 · 2 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance104 · 24 OOS
Unsafe Driving70 · 3 OOS
Driver Fitness5 · 3 OOS

Recent Crashes

6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (6 records)

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Crash History (6 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 25, 2025CAINJURY01UnincorporatedI-5 N/B (GOLDEN STATE FWY)...435406TAVARES TRANSPORTATION INC
Jun 7, 2021CATOW00UNINCORPORATEDUS101 SB/1.6m N JOLON RD...BC1074TAVARES TRANSPORTATION INC
Jun 7, 2021CATOW00UNINCORPORATEDUS101 SB/1.6m N JOLON RD...BC1074TAVARES TRANSPORTATION INC
Jan 30, 2021CAINJURY01SUNNYVALERT101/1119ft S of RT237...BC1074TAVARES TRANSPORTATION INC
Nov 18, 2017CATOW00————
Oct 18, 2013CATOW00————

Compliance Timeline

6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 25, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 7, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 7, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 30, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 18, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 18, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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