BENJAMIN MERANCIO MOLINA
USDOT 2443608 • DBA: TRANSDIRECT TRUCKING • 389 ROOD RD SUITE 10, CALEXICO, CA, 92231
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-61767-09 | ON FILE | Oct 14, 2024 | Oct 14, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-61767-08 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2023 | Oct 14, 2024 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-61767-07 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2022 | Oct 14, 2023 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-61767-06 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2021 | Oct 14, 2022 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-61767-05 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2020 | Oct 14, 2021 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-61767-04 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2019 | Oct 14, 2020 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-61767-03 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2018 | Oct 14, 2019 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-61767-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2017 | Oct 14, 2018 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-61767-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2016 | Oct 14, 2017 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0001500-10010 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2016 | Oct 14, 2016 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0001500-10010 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2016 | Oct 22, 2016 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0001500-10010 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2015 | Jan 6, 2016 |
| ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | MAC-0001100-14-1073 | REPLACED | Oct 14, 2014 | Oct 14, 2015 |
| ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | MAC-0001100-12-1583 | REPLACED | Oct 10, 2013 | Oct 14, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-61767-09 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-61767-08 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2024 | Oct 14, 2024 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-61767-07 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2023 | Oct 14, 2023 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-61767-06 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-61767-05 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-61767-04 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2020 | Oct 14, 2020 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-61767-03 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2019 | Oct 14, 2019 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-61767-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2018 | Oct 14, 2018 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-61767-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2017 | Oct 14, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0001500-10010 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2016 | Oct 22, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0001500-10010 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2016 | Oct 14, 2016 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0001500-10010 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2016 | Jan 6, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MAC-0001100-14-1073 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2015 | Oct 14, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MAC-0001100-12-1583 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2014 | Oct 14, 2014 |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC843183 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2025 |
| MC843183 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2024 |
| MC843183 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2023 |
| MC843183 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2022 |
| MC843183 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2021 |
| MC843183 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2020 |
| MC843183 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2019 |
| MC843183 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2018 |
| MC843183 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2017 |
| MC843183 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2016 |
| MC843183 | ENTERPRISE | GRANTED | Sep 12, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC843183 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2015 |
| MC843183 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 25, 2013 | — | 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
3 states • 195 inspections
Violation Summary (74 violations from latest 100 of 195 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. | 3 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STBSM | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D1-BRMMCAD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55A-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSCBB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket bracket bolts or mounting hardware | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-STLC | Steering - Loose clamp or clamp bolt on tie rod or drag link | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SLSB | Suspension - Leaf spring broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (195 inspections)
Showing 50 of 195
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records