J CARDENAS TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1832534 • 13220 CROSSROADS CT, VICTORVILLE, CA, 92392
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-664489 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 13, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN321608 | ON FILE | Jan 12, 2022 | Jan 12, 2026 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP-4330547 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2019 | Jan 12, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP91664A | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2012 | Feb 18, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP91664A | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2012 | Jan 12, 2019 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CTP494023 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2011 | Jan 12, 2012 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CTP494023 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2011 | Apr 15, 2011 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRP5564106 01 | REPLACED | Jan 11, 2009 | Jan 11, 2009 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRP5564106 02 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2009 | Feb 17, 2011 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRP5564106 02 | REPLACED | Jan 11, 2009 | Jan 12, 2011 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRP5564106 02 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2009 | Sep 9, 2010 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRP5564106 02 | REPLACED | Jan 11, 2009 | Jan 11, 2009 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRP5564106 01 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2009 | Jun 29, 2010 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAP5564106 00 | REPLACED | Jan 11, 2008 | Jan 11, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN321608 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2026 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP-4330547 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2022 | Jan 12, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP91664A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2019 | Feb 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP91664A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2019 | Jan 12, 2019 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CTP494023 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2012 | Jan 12, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CTP494023 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2011 | Apr 15, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | TRP5564106 02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2011 | Feb 17, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | TRP5564106 02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2011 | Jan 12, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | TRP5564106 02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2010 | Sep 9, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | TRP5564106 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2010 | Jun 29, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | TRP5564106 02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2009 | Jan 11, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | CAP5564106 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2009 | Jan 11, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | TRP5564106 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2009 | Jan 11, 2009 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC664489 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2026 |
| MC664489 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2012 |
| MC664489 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2010 |
| MC664489 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 12, 2008 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 43 inspections
Violation Summary (67 violations from 43 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (43 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.280923/-119.239545 | ...271755 | J CARDENAS TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 21, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOS BANOS | 37.080432/-120.992465 | ...672700 | J CARDENAS TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 2, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.673951 / -122.113377 | ...142819 | J CARDENAS TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 14, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNION CITY | RT880/.7mi N of ALVARADO BL | ...217347 | J CARDENAS TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 23, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2015 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2013 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2011 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records