TOTAL CARGO EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2518976 • DBA: JULIAN PASTOR MONTIEL AYALA • 8662 AVENIDA DE LA FUENTE SUITE 12, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92154
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHS1715060 | ON FILE | Jul 3, 2025 | Jul 9, 2025 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHS1715060 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 3, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 |
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHS1417173 | CANCELLED | Jul 3, 2024 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHS1145610 | CANCELLED | Jul 3, 2023 | Jul 3, 2024 |
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHS0908025 | CANCELLED | Jul 3, 2022 | Jul 3, 2023 |
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHS0699407 | CANCELLED | May 23, 2022 | Jul 3, 2022 |
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHS0699407 | CANCELLED | Jul 3, 2021 | Jun 16, 2022 |
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHS0699407 | REPLACED | Jul 3, 2021 | May 23, 2022 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHC0003165 | CANCELLED | Jul 3, 2020 | Jul 3, 2021 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHC0001384 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2019 | Jul 3, 2019 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHC0001451 | CANCELLED | Jul 3, 2019 | Jul 3, 2020 |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CMC-3237283 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2018 | Jul 8, 2019 |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CMC-3237283 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2018 | Jul 3, 2019 |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CMC-3234342 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2017 | Jul 8, 2018 |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CXW-3231109 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2016 | Jul 8, 2017 |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CXW-3227954 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2015 | Jul 8, 2016 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 311404 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2014 | Jul 8, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS1715060 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS1715060 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2025 | Jul 9, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS1417173 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS1145610 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS0908025 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2023 | Jul 3, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS0699407 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2022 | Jul 3, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS0699407 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS0699407 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2022 | May 23, 2022 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | NHC0003165 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2021 | Jul 3, 2021 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | NHC0001451 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2020 | Jul 3, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3237283 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2019 | Jul 8, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | NHC0001384 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2019 | Jul 3, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3237283 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2019 | Jul 3, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3234342 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2018 | Jul 8, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CXW-3231109 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2017 | Jul 8, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CXW-3227954 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 311404 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2015 | Jul 8, 2015 |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC874315 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2025 |
| MC874315 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2025 |
| MC874315 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2024 |
| MC874315 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2023 |
| MC874315 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2022 |
| MC874315 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 20, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 24, 2022 |
| MC874315 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2021 |
| MC874315 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2020 |
| MC874315 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2019 |
| MC874315 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2018 |
| MC874315 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2017 |
| MC874315 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2016 |
| MC874315 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2015 |
| MC874315 | ENTERPRISE | GRANTED | Jul 16, 2014 | — | 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
2 states • 416 inspections
Violation Summary (150 violations from latest 100 of 416 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 15 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 10 | 1 | 7 | 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. | 10 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 8 | 8 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-BIPBS | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126B-CIM | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BACPPF-L6 | Air Brake - Air compressor drive belt pending or probable failure. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRSC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202A2-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.516C1-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s). | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMTVMNID | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STBSM | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516C2-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to display placard(s) clear of appurtenances | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBB | Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:172.516C5-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to display placard(s) so words or identification number printed on it are displayed horizontally reading from left to right | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.519B1-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Except as provided in 172.332 each placard must be as described in this subpart and except for size and color the printing inner border and | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
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 (416 inspections)
Showing 50 of 416
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records