CERVANTES TRANSPORT LLC
SAN DIEGO, CA
CERVANTES TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in SAN DIEGO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1464225. 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 6 drivers, with 84 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.0%. 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.
CERVANTES TRANSPORT LLC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 6 drivers, based in San Diego, CA. Across 68 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.2% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for enterprise and common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
68 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 325% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (65) and US (3), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
16.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (72.1% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEQP (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 7 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Wabash National, Freightliner, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
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) | 62 | 10 | 16.1% | Apr 11, 2026 |
| US (US) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jun 30, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash National | 57 | |
| Freightliner | 39 | |
| Volvo | 32 | |
| International | 12 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 8 | |
| Utility | 5 | |
| Trim | 3 |
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 (84 rows) View all 84 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87565542 | Apr 11, 2026 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87424913 | Mar 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87278248 | Mar 11, 2026 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE CVEF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A2-TAOBB, 392.2-SLLSR, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 87244536 | Mar 5, 2026 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87229462 | Mar 3, 2026 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 396.5B-L | No |
| 87034915 | Feb 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87034809 | Feb 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87020896 | Feb 9, 2026 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86999195 | Feb 5, 2026 | CA | 2 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.207B-AALPME | No |
| 86998317 | Feb 4, 2026 | CA | 2 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86970178 | Feb 3, 2026 | CA | 2 | RAINBOW IF |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 86940534 | Jan 28, 2026 | CA | 2 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86909572 | Jan 28, 2026 | CA | 3 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86848520 | Jan 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | — | Yes |
| 86847004 | Jan 16, 2026 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 86796299 | Jan 14, 2026 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86808603 | Jan 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.40A-B, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 86770133 | Jan 9, 2026 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86742068 | Jan 6, 2026 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45D-B, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 86731095 | Jan 6, 2026 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 86636225 | Dec 19, 2025 | CA | 2 | RAINBOW IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LCL | No |
| 86532542 | Dec 9, 2025 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86521407 | Dec 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 86287077 | Nov 8, 2025 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 86285785 | Nov 6, 2025 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA6451501999 | Dec 23, 2015 | CA | 0 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CA0006952028 | Jun 3, 2015 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (2 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 25, 2018 | MC553118 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Mar 10, 2006 | MC553118-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (42 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS1882508 | 91X | Feb 22, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-63672-04 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2025 | Feb 22, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-63672-03 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2024 | Feb 22, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-63672-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2023 | Feb 22, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-63672-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2022 | Feb 22, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3244374 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2021 | Feb 22, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3241576 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2020 | Feb 22, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3238896 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2019 | Feb 22, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3235983 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2018 | Feb 22, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3235983 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2018 | Jul 30, 2018 | NAME CHANGED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3235983 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2018 | Jun 22, 2018 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CXW-3233023 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2017 | Feb 22, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CXW-3229965 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2016 | Mar 2, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CXW-3229965 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2016 | Feb 22, 2017 | REPLACED |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 412688 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2015 | Feb 22, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 412688 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2015 | Apr 3, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 412688 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2015 | Mar 18, 2015 | REPLACED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CPG01060113-00079 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2014 | Feb 22, 2015 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1070992-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2013 | Feb 22, 2014 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1070992-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2013 | Mar 6, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | TWG-0006602-6422 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2012 | Mar 3, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | TWG-0006602-6422 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2012 | Feb 22, 2013 | REPLACED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-544443 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2011 | Feb 22, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIA3-544443 | CARGO | Feb 22, 2011 | Feb 22, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-544443 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2010 | Jul 11, 2010 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 22, 2026insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 4, 2026
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Feb 22, 2025insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 29, 2025
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Feb 22, 2024insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 13, 2024
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Feb 22, 2023insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 15, 2023
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Feb 22, 2022insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 15, 2022
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Feb 22, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2021
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Feb 22, 2020insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 28, 2020
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Feb 22, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 14, 2019
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Jul 30, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 25, 2018
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Jun 22, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 22, 2018insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 2, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 22, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 22, 2016
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Feb 22, 2016insuranceCANCEL — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 3, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 19, 2015
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Mar 18, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 22, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Mar 6, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 26, 2014
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Feb 22, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 3, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
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Feb 22, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
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Feb 22, 2012insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 22, 2012insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 21, 2012
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Feb 22, 2011insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 22, 2011insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 18, 2011
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Jul 11, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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 | 35 | 4 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 22 | 2 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 13 | 3 |
| SAN DIEGO CA | US | 7 | 1 |
| OTAY MESA INSPECTION FACILITY | CA | 4 | 0 |
| SAN ONOFRE CVEF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| SAN ONOFRE NB IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| SAN DIEGOCA | US | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC553118
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NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
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QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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