JOSE L HIGUERA

USDOT 1868966 • DBA: HIGUERA TRUCKING • 5525 CAMINO CALUROSO, YORBA LINDA, CA, 92887

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,868,966
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7149062088
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
157,800
Physical Address
5525 CAMINO CALUROSO, YORBA LINDA, CA, 92887
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 53.5%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 30.1 percentage points above average.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

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
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Nov 11, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-833895REVOKEDNov 17, 2014Apr 29, 2019

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA00528333ON FILENov 11, 2024Mar 19, 2026

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA528333REPLACEDMay 1, 2019Nov 11, 2024
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBUI-008577CANCELLEDOct 14, 2018Apr 21, 2019
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIABIPD/PrimaryTP9882889 01CANCELLEDOct 14, 2017Oct 14, 2018
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 3373005REPLACEDAug 5, 2016Oct 14, 2017
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 7643764CANCELLEDJul 12, 2013Nov 11, 2014

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA00528333BIPD/PrimaryMar 19, 2026Mar 19, 2026
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA528333BIPD/PrimaryNov 11, 2024Nov 11, 2024
CANCELHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBUI-008577BIPD/PrimaryApr 21, 2019Apr 21, 2019
CANCELTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIATP9882889 01BIPD/PrimaryOct 14, 2018Oct 14, 2018
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 3373005BIPD/PrimaryOct 14, 2017Oct 14, 2017
CANCELUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 7643764BIPD/PrimaryNov 11, 2014Nov 11, 2014

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-833895INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-833895INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC833895MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDMay 3, 2019Unknown
MC833895COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 17, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 15, 2018
MC833895MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDAug 8, 2016REVOKEDApr 29, 2019
MC833895MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 1, 2013REVOKEDNov 17, 2014

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
0%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
1%
Unsafe Driving
60%
Vehicle Maintenance
16%

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

Inspections
43
Violations
213
58 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
53.5%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
2.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
9

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
3
Jun
4
Jul
3
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
4
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
May
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 43 of 43 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states43 inspections

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Violation Summary (213 violations from 43 inspections)

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Violation Summary (213 violations from 43 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1783Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general1345Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects1086Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective705Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective707Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS66Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps613Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report60Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak55Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective537Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken428Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43(d)Brake - relay emergency valve447Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak207Vehicle 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 combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(g)Emergency Equipment (HM) - Improper warning devices for hazardous material loads.20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes218Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)(1)Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.14221Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78-WOOSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-HOSOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75B-TFTire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2-TFBBTires - Front bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSMLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201A-FRSCFrame - cracked/loose/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30Battery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203Cab/body parts requirements violations10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(a)(4)393.95(a)(4)10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.3393.310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(b)Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.301(a)387.301(a)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.80(a)Using a hand-held mobile telephone107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43Brake - relay emergency valve107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
53.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
+30.1 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.4 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
4.95vs nat'l 1.80
+3.15 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 (43 inspections)

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Inspection History (43 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Sep 24, 202585883104RoadsideCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR6396.5-HL, 393.9A-LTSI, 392.2-SLLEQPYes
Aug 22, 202585571257W/B PERALTA SCALECALevel 2HMDE SEMI-TRAILER4393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45D-BAALYes
Jul 16, 202585278332FULLERTONCALevel 5BRZO SEMI-TRAILER4393.9A-LCL, 393.11A1-LIL, 393.207F-SASMDYes
Jul 16, 202585278331FULLERTONCALevel 5HMDE SEMI-TRAILER3393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45D-B, 393.9A-LSLIYes
Jul 16, 202585278330FULLERTONCALevel 5PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.45B2-B-AIRYes
Apr 25, 202584500202SR-14 NB PIT SCALECALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR8393.55E-B, 393.9A-LSLI, 392.2-SLLMFYes
Apr 4, 202584334794RoadsideCALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 19, 202584172506FULLERTONCALevel 5PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45D-B, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.9A-LSLINo
Mar 11, 202584096963WB PERALTA SCALECALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR6392.2-SLLSR, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSLIYes
Feb 28, 202584000534DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LFTSI, 393.205C-WRNo
Feb 18, 202583897547W/B SR-91 W/OF PERALTA SCALESCALevel 3CLEM SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLNo
Feb 11, 202583851999PERALTA SCALES E/BCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR7392.2-SLLEQP, 393.47E, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Feb 4, 202583781507PERALTA SCALES E/BCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR11392.2-SLL, 396.5B-HWSL, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Jan 9, 202583605398MT PASS JPOECALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 19, 202483208493WB PERALTA SCALECALevel 1HMDE SEMI-TRAILER4393.95A1, 396.5B-L, 392.2-SLLMFYes
Aug 28, 202482598789MOUNTAIN PASS CVEFCALevel 4PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 19, 202482436350SLOAN CHECK SITENVLevel 2SPCN SEMI-TRAILER5393.75(a), 393.95(a), 393.95(g)Yes
Aug 14, 202482383248SLOAN CHECKSITENVLevel 3HMDE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 31, 202482271669MT. PASS IFCALevel 2BRAZ SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 391.41(a)Yes
Jul 23, 202482204968SLOAN CHECK SITENVLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75(a), 393.9(a)Yes
Jul 23, 202482193787SLOAN CHECK SITENVLevel 2CLEM SEMI-TRAILER35396.9(d)(2), 393.9(a), 393.75(a)Yes
Jul 4, 202482079327EHRENBERG AZAZLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR13393.75(a)(3), 393.95(a)(4), 393.3Yes
Jun 26, 202481984832ROADSIDENVLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 25, 202481974013ROADSIDENVLevel 3HMDE SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Jun 11, 202481859086CAJON SCALESCALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75(a)(3)Yes
May 20, 202481680012BAKERSFIELD AREACALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2, 393.60(d), 393.95(a)No
Apr 26, 202481460078ONTARIOCALevel 3BRAZ SEMI-TRAILER1392.80(a)No
Mar 26, 202481213050N/B I-5 S/O SR-46CALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jan 19, 202480649978FULLERTONCALevel 5PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.95(a)No
Jan 19, 202480650040FULLERTONCALevel 5PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 19, 202480650039FULLERTONCALevel 5PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.95(f), 393.45(b)(2)No
Dec 18, 202380427392SLOAN CHECK SITENVLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK11393.9(a), 393.75(a), 396.17(c)Yes
Oct 13, 202379925538RoadsideCALevel 3HMDE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 28, 202379789621WB PERALTA SCALECALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR10393.95(a), 393.75(a)(1), 393.207(a)Yes
Sep 21, 202379723450ANAHEIMCALevel 5BRAV SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 21, 202379723278ANAHEIMCALevel 5HMDE SEMI-TRAILER11393.9(a), 393.201(a), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Aug 10, 202379415515GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1HMDE SEMI-TRAILER12393.43(d), 393.9(a), 392.2Yes
Jun 13, 202378886058SAN BERNARDINOCALevel 1CLEM SEMI-TRAILER4396.3(a)(1), 392.9(a)(1), 392.2Yes
Jun 1, 202378802481118 E/B @ KUEHNERCALevel 2HMDE SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 393.43No
May 25, 202378744607MT. PASS IFCALevel 1BRAZ SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 25, 202378745059MOUNTAIN PASS CVEFCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR6395.8(a)(1), 393.207(a), 393.47(e)Yes
May 13, 202378713643MOUNTAIN PASS CVEFCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR12396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.75(c)Yes
Apr 19, 202378482951MOUNTAIN PASS CVEFCALevel 4HMDE SEMI-TRAILER9396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.45Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

27 total · 59.3% OOS
2024-042025-09
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

FULLERTON7 · 3 OOS
ANAHEIM2 · 1 OOS
MT. PASS IF2 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
0
Injuries
6
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
9

Crash History (9 records)

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Crash History (9 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Apr 4, 2025CAINJURY01ANAHEIM33.849856/-117.876642...224512JOSE L HIGUERA
Feb 24, 2022CATOW00BREART57/600ft S of BIRCH ST...Z05743JOSE L HIGUERA
Feb 18, 2022CAINJURY01UNINCORPORATEDRT15 NB/460ft S OAK HILL RD...229608HIGUERA TRUCKING
Dec 9, 2021CATOW00UPLANDRT 210 EB/1000ft E of CAMPUS AVE...311861JOSE L HIGUERA
Aug 20, 2021CATOW00UNINCORPORATEDRT86 SB/.2m S 62ND AVE...320373JOSE L HIGUERA
Apr 20, 2021CAINJURY01YORBA LINDART57 NB/.2m S YORBA LINDA BLVD...320373JOSE L HIGUERA
Oct 17, 2019CATOW00
May 18, 2019CAINJURY01
Jul 20, 2018CAINJURY02

Compliance Timeline

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

Mar 19, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 4, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 11, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 24, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 18, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 9, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 20, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 20, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 17, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 18, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 29, 2019
Authority
Apr 21, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 14, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA • BIPD/Primary
Jul 20, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Oct 14, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 11, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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