A&M GARCIA & SONS INC
MENDOTA, CA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- No BOC-3 process-agent filing on file Interstate carriers must designate a process agent. Confirm on FMCSA before tendering. Details →
- 1 active operating authority
- Insurance on file · $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — A&M GARCIA & SONS INC (USDOT 1968044) 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 Officer(s): MARIA GARCIA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • No BOC-3 process-agent filing on file — Interstate carriers must designate a process agent. Confirm on FMCSA before tendering. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1968044/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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.
Driver OOS 23.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 40.9% vs peer median 5.3% (worse). n=107369 same-size ACTIVE peers.
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 compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
2 active liability policies
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
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InsuranceNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 7, 2026
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Operating AuthorityMC1749864ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 10 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 36 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 21 | 21 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 14.29% | 42.86% | 0% |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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
A&M GARCIA & SONS INC is a motor carrier based in MENDOTA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1968044. 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 8 power units and 8 drivers, with 36 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.9%. 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.
A&M GARCIA & SONS INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 8 drivers, based in Mendota, CA. Across 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 52.4% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is on file.
21 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (20) and NV (1), with Level 5 inspections the most common.
52.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (64.1% of violations); top code 393.45B2-B-AIR (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 6 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Peterbilt, Freightliner, and Beal are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 107,369 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 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) | 20 | 10 | 50.0% | May 26, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 10, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 16 | |
| Peterbilt | 15 | |
| Beal | 5 | |
| Polar | 4 | |
| Trailer | 4 | |
| Utility | 4 | |
| Bulk | 2 | |
| Hmde | 2 | |
| Acro | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 2.50 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.50 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 2.10 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 1.46 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | — | 7.27 | 7 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (36 rows) View all 36 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87956332 | May 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 86463589 | Nov 21, 2025 | CA | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 86463497 | Nov 21, 2025 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86463496 | Nov 21, 2025 | CA | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 393.11A1-LLPL | No |
| 86200701 | Oct 29, 2025 | CA | 2 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 85434102 | Jul 29, 2025 | CA | 5 | 29173 W WHITESBRIDGE RD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47B-BMBCBD-SA, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 85434101 | Jul 29, 2025 | CA | 5 | 29173 W WHITESBRIDGE RD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11A1-LLPL, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 85434072 | Jul 29, 2025 | CA | 5 | 29173 W WHITESBRIDGE RD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 85434071 | Jul 29, 2025 | CA | 5 | 29173 W WHITESBRIDGE RD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47B-BMBCBD-SA, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Yes |
| 85189849 | Jul 10, 2025 | NV | 3 | nv-checksite---garson |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.9AA1, 383.95A-LCDL | Yes |
| 84547936 | Mar 20, 2025 | CA | 5 | 29173 W WHITESBRIDGE RD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 84547835 | Mar 18, 2025 | CA | 5 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3A1-TFCV | Yes |
| 84547834 | Mar 18, 2025 | CA | 5 | 29173 W WHITESBRIDGE RD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.81-H, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 84547833 | Mar 18, 2025 | CA | 5 | 29173 W WHITESBRIDGE RD |
Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 84018681 | Mar 3, 2025 | CA | 2 | HANFORD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 390.3E-DAC, 393.11A1-LCL | Yes |
| 83312415 | Dec 3, 2024 | CA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 172.504A-HMPS | No |
| 83230853 | Nov 22, 2024 | CA | 2 | ca-fresno,-ca |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.16AD | No |
| 82798151 | Sep 28, 2024 | CA | 2 | LEMOORE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9(a), 396.13(c), 393.60(d) | Yes |
| 82770956 | Sep 26, 2024 | CA | 2 | FRESNO AREA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 393.95(a), 390.21T(a) | No |
| 82449975 | Aug 21, 2024 | CA | 2 | FRESNO AREA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45, 393.11, 393.60(d) | Yes |
| 82426372 | Aug 19, 2024 | CA | 3 | SAN LUIS OBISPO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81595385 | May 9, 2024 | CA | 2 | NORTH CAJON SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8(a)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81200962 | Mar 21, 2024 | CA | 5 | ca-29173-w-whitesbridge--mendota |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81200929 | Mar 21, 2024 | CA | 5 | ca-29173-w-whitesbridge--mendota |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.45(b)(2), 396.7 | Yes |
| 81200928 | Mar 21, 2024 | CA | 5 | ca-29173-w-whitesbridge--mendota |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA4402400582 | Sep 28, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA4502400099 | Feb 3, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA4352303101 | Aug 17, 2023 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA4802111723 | Dec 14, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4801900592 | Mar 21, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA7451801124 | Oct 25, 2018 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4611800241 | Apr 14, 2018 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA4611606913 | Dec 21, 2016 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4611600479 | Jun 23, 2016 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0007017560 | Jul 31, 2015 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF004819 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | May 7, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF004819 | 91X | $750,000 | May 7, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29173 W WHITESBRIDGE RD | CA | 7 | 4 |
| FRESNO AREA | CA | 3 | 2 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| HANFORD | CA | 1 | 1 |
| LEBEC | CA | 1 | 0 |
| LEMOORE | CA | 1 | 1 |
| LOS BANOS AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| NORTH CAJON SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| SAN LUIS OBISPO | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 1 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(d) | All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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