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JOSE ROMERO

USDOT 1974987 • DBA: VERNON EXPRESS • 6148 FERGUSON, COMMERCE, CA, 90022

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

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,974,987
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
California
Phone
3235848166
Email
[email protected]; [email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
MCS-150 Mileage
1,101,187
BOC-3 Agent
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
Physical Address
6148 FERGUSON, COMMERCE, CA, 90022
Mailing Address
PO BOX 58381, VERNON, CA, 90058
Contact
Phone: 3235848166

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 14.1%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 7.4 percentage points above average.
HIGH
No insurance filings on record
This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-747763ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC747763MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 7, 2011—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
7%
Unsafe Driving
39%

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

Inspections
78
Violations
211
44 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
29.5%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
14.1%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Crash Records
11

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

5
May
6
Jun
2
Jul
4
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
3
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 78 of 78 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states • 78 inspections

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Violation Summary (211 violations from 78 inspections)

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Violation Summary (211 violations from 78 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued2608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general2345Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps2033Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate917Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective607Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i)395.3(a)(3)(i)51—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.40—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit417Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)42—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service33—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class228Driver Fitness
FMCSR:397.3State/local laws ordinances regulations20—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving after 60/70-hour limit208Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209D-STBSPWheel fasteners loose/missing108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status1110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPASSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.3E3-MC390.3E3-MC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LTNRVLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43A-TPVBrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D3-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:107.601107.60110—Unknown
FMCSR:172.600(c)Emergency response information not available106Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.817(e)Placard deteriorated/damaged104Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.504(a)Placarding - table 1 materials118Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.834(a)General loading/unloading hazmat116Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.301(a)(1)Hazmat marking on packages defective105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.400(a)Hazmat labeling on packages105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(b)Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)Failing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.4(a)Use of drugs1110Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:395.8(f)(7)395.8(f)(7)10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.207(b)Frame cracked/broken/sagging108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(1)Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(e)Torsion bar cracked and/or broken11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(4)Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(3)Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.43Brake - relay emergency valve107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(a)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
29.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
+6.1 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
14.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
+7.4 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.71vs nat'l 1.80
+0.91 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 (78 inspections)

Showing 50 of 78

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Inspection History (78 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 1, 202687481204SAN ONOFRE NB IFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Mar 19, 202687374973GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER6392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Feb 20, 202687108665EHRENBERG AZAZLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR6393.9A-LBL, 396.5B-L, 396.3A1-BALACYes
Jan 30, 202686939767RAINBOW IFCALevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER2392.9A2-C, 396.3A1-BARSYes
Jan 9, 202686782499RAINBOW IFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEQP, 393.45D-BNo
Jan 9, 202686783740RAINBOW IF S.BCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2-SLLUCR, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.9A-HLLHYes
Dec 2, 202586464381I-5 N/B JSO HOOD FRANKLIN RDCALevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLS4, 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Oct 29, 202586209753RAINBOW IFCALevel 1STOU SEMI-TRAILER2393.45D-BAAL, 393.45D-BYes
Oct 27, 202586162226RoadsideCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLSR, 383.23A2-LCDLNYes
Sep 23, 202585870984SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Aug 4, 202585401320CASTAIC IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 31, 202585385898SAN ONOFRE IF SBCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45D-BNo
Jun 24, 202585057340SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0—No
May 23, 202584770326SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1393.207A-SAPPASYes
May 11, 202584647893CASTAIC IFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1390.3E3-MCNo
May 2, 202584647583GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Mar 18, 202584173576RoadsideCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Mar 10, 202584097523CASTAIC IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 5, 202583791261FRENCH NOF GERBERCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEQP, 393.11A1-LTNRVNo
Jan 28, 202583730547ROADSIDENVLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jan 6, 202583550540CASTAIC IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLEQP, 393.43A-TPVYes
Dec 19, 202483461646EHRENBERG AZAZLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER5393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55C2-B, 393.11A1-CSURRYes
Dec 17, 202483431467SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Nov 21, 202483347912GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR3393.11B-CSURR, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.55D3-BNo
Oct 3, 202482882841CAJON SCALESCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9(a), 393.78No
Sep 18, 202482737756RAINBOW IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2No
Aug 23, 202482489350LIVERMORECALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Aug 14, 202482411651CAJON SCALESCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2No
Aug 4, 202482348537HOLBROOK AZAZLevel 3BIGT SEMI-TRAILER1395.8(a)(1)Yes
Aug 4, 202482307583CASTAIC IFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 25, 202482229681BLACK ROCK PLATFORM SCALECALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER11397.3, 392.2, 383.23(a)(2)Yes
Jul 7, 202482077888CASTAIC IFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jun 25, 202481977020BLACK ROCK PLATFORM SCALECALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER3395.26(b), 393.205(c), 392.2Yes
Jun 25, 202482003132SALOME AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR8393.55(e), 393.9(a), 393.11(b)No
Jun 24, 202482038664COMMERCECALevel 5KW TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9(a), 392.2, 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Jun 24, 202481960331GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.4(a)Yes
Jun 24, 202482038663COMMERCECALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9(a), 392.2, 393.55(e)No
Jun 19, 202481927925CARSON PLATFORM SCALESCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9(a)No
May 30, 202481757179KEWANEE SCALE I-59 & I-20 WESTMSLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR6396.3(a)(1), 393.55(e), 395.8(f)(7)No
May 23, 202481732117SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.45, 393.201(a)Yes
May 20, 202481679575MONTEREY AREACALevel 3TRIM SEMI-TRAILER3383.23(a)(2), 391.41(a), 392.2Yes
May 16, 202481645349MT. PASS IFCALevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR6393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1), 396.5(b)Yes
May 8, 202481573311CASTAIC IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Apr 25, 202481487493MOUNTAIN PASS CVEFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER18395.3(a)(3)(i), 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e)Yes
Apr 24, 202481449784MT. PASS IFCALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3395.3(a)(2), 392.2Yes
Apr 19, 202481440157CASA GRANDE AZAZLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER12393.9(a), 396.17(c), 393.78(a)Yes
Mar 27, 202481212513SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 8, 202480830177RAINBOW IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 393.75(a)(3), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Feb 2, 202480818509MOUNTAIN PASS CVEFCALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER7393.9(a), 396.9(d)(2), 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Jan 23, 202480680851MOUNTAIN PASS CVEFCALevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR6392.2, 393.45(b)(2), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

46 total · 45.7% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

6148 FERGUNSON DR 900228
CASTAIC IF7 · 1 OOS
RAINBOW IF6 · 3 OOS
SAN ONOFRE IF6 · 2 OOS
MT. PASS IF5 · 4 OOS
GRAPEVINE IF4 · 1 OOS
BLACK ROCK PLATFORM SCALE3 · 3 OOS
MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF3 · 3 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance125 · 28 OOS
Unsafe Driving42 · 1 OOS
Hours of Service29 · 8 OOS
Driver Fitness4 · 4 OOS
Unknown1

Recent Crashes

11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
11
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (11 records)

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Crash History (11 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 21, 2025CATOW00SAN MARCOSSR-78 E/B...428754JOSE ROMERO
May 6, 2025CATOW00CHINO34.025395/-117.727155...BH5400JOSE ROMERO
Nov 2, 2023CAINJURY01CARLSBAD33.172226 / -117.347879...AV5845JOSE ROMERO
Oct 26, 2023CATOW00UNINCORPORATED34.893661/-118.918336...GV1581JOSE ROMERO
Jun 15, 2022CATOW00IRWINDALERT 210 EB/.3mi E of IRWINDALE AVE...AW9849JOSE ROMERO
Jan 17, 2022CATOW00UNINCORPORATEDRT10 EB/.14m W MALIKI RD...175673JOSE ROMERO
Nov 18, 2021CATOW00UNINCORPORATEDRT10/2.6mi W of MESA DR...175673JOSE ROMERO
Aug 21, 2020AZTOW00————
Jun 12, 2019CATOW00————
Feb 13, 2018CATOW00————
Jan 23, 2014TXTOW00————

Enforcement Actions

2 closed cases — FMCSA civil penalties

2 Enforcement Cases

fmcsa-enforcement
2 Enforcement Cases
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
CA-2024-0354-US1067Dec 27, 2024382.311; 383.37(a); 383.37(b); 395.8(a)(1)$33,140Carrier
CA-2023-0110-US1051Jul 6, 2023382.711(b); 383.37(a); 387.7(d); 395.8(a)(1); 395.8(k)(1)$18,350Carrier

Compliance Timeline

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

Oct 21, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 6, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 27, 2024
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $33,140
Case CA-2024-0354-US1067 • 382.311; 383.37(a); 383.37(b); 395.8(a)(1)
Nov 2, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 26, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 6, 2023
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $18,350
Case CA-2023-0110-US1051 • 382.711(b); 383.37(a); 387.7(d); 395.8(a)(1); 395.8(k)(1)
Jun 15, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 17, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 18, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 21, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 12, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 13, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 23, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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