ESPERANZA CARDENAS
DBA: O & E CARGO
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 · 17 days Dec 30, 2019 → Jan 16, 2020
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ESPERANZA CARDENAS (USDOT 1732361) 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 · 17 days — Dec 30, 2019 → Jan 16, 2020 On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1732361/ 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 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
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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InsuranceLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 18, 2024
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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
ESPERANZA CARDENAS is a motor carrier based in LA PUENTE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1732361. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.3%. 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.
ESPERANZA CARDENAS is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in La Puente, CA. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 0.0% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is on file.
6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in CA (6 stops).
0.0% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (0.0% of violations); top code 393.45(b)(2) (Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 30, 2019 to Jan 16, 2020 (17 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 16, 2022 to Jan 18, 2022 (2 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) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 29, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 12 | |
| Utility | 7 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 5 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.92 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 4.16 | 4 | — | 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 (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86917034 | Jan 29, 2026 | CA | 1 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86783158 | Jan 5, 2026 | CA | 1 | ca-mt.-pass-jpoe-cvef |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.5B-HWSL, 393.45D-B | No |
| 86448051 | Nov 19, 2025 | CA | 1 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.5B-HWSL, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 395.30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| 85587012 | Aug 13, 2025 | CA | 1 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 85212400 | Jul 1, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-mt.-pass-jpoe-cvef |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.20BELDNV | No |
| 83743948 | Jan 17, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-mt.-pass-if |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81810208 | Jun 6, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-i-15-@mountain-pass-jpoe,cvef |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81621295 | May 10, 2024 | CA | 1 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.45(b)(2), 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 80818277 | Feb 1, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-i-15-@mountain-pass-jpoe,cvef |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.5(a) | No |
| 80621215 | Jan 8, 2024 | CA | 3 | ca-mt.-pass-j.p.o.e.-c.v.e.f. |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79948550 | Oct 2, 2023 | CA | 1 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.53(b), 393.47(e), 393.207(f) | No |
| 79322813 | Aug 1, 2023 | CA | 2 | CAJON PLATFORM SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75(a)(3), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79347835 | Jul 27, 2023 | CA | 1 | ca-i-15-@mountain-pass-jpoe,cvef |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8(e)(1) | Yes |
| 78380583 | Apr 7, 2023 | CA | 5 | POMONA | — | 0 | — | No |
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 | MC752294 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 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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| Jan 24, 2020 | MC752294-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 11, 2011 | MC752294-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0074490 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 18, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0074490 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2022 | Jan 18, 2024 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0074490 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2022 | Feb 16, 2022 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 2 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 16, 2022 to Jan 18, 2022 | ||||||
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-101004-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 16, 2021 | Jan 16, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-101004-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 16, 2020 | Jan 16, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 17 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 30, 2019 to Jan 16, 2020 | ||||||
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0046284 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 30, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0046284 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 30, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0046284 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 3, 2017 | Sep 30, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0046284 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 7, 2017 | Sep 3, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0046284 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 28, 2012 | Aug 7, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0046284 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 29, 2012 | May 28, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0046284 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 20, 2011 | Apr 29, 2012 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 18, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 16, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 20, 2022
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Jan 16, 2022insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 16, 2022insurance gapCoverage gap: 2 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 18, 2022)
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Jan 16, 2021insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 13, 2021
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Jan 24, 2020
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Jan 6, 2020
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Jan 6, 2020authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 30, 2019insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 30, 2019insurance gapCoverage gap: 17 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 16, 2020)
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Dec 1, 2019insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 30, 2019insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 3, 2017insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 7, 2017insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 28, 2012insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 29, 2012insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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 CVEF | CA | 5 | 1 |
| CAJON PLATFORM SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| POMONA | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.5(a) | Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC752294
common · N · MC
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
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