J MORAGA CONSTRUCTION INC
J MORAGA CONSTRUCTION INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 3 drivers, based in Merced, CA. Across 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 23.8% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
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 16.7% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 16.7% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — J MORAGA CONSTRUCTION INC (USDOT 2694294) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 16.7% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 16.7% vs peer 0.00% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2694294/ As of: Sep 16, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=274601 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 30 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 14.29% | 14.29% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
J MORAGA CONSTRUCTION INC had 21 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 23.8%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 33.0.
21 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in CA (21 stops).
23.8% out-of-service rate, above the 19.4% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Ford, Doosa, and Trlr are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 274,601 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (17 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 21 | 5 | 23.8% | Sep 3, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 19 | |
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Trailer | 3 | |
| Ditc | 2 | |
| Doosa | 2 | |
| Towr | 2 | |
| Dich | 1 | |
| Doo | 1 | |
| Doon | 1 | |
| Doosn | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 1.11 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 33.00 | 33 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 3.66 | 4 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (30 rows) View all 30 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88899132 | Sep 3, 2026 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 88731291 | Aug 18, 2026 | CA | 3 | I-680 NB @ ANDRADE RD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLDL | No |
| 88347315 | Jul 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | I-680 NB K PLATFORM SCALES |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.43DBMA, 393.23-LEU | Yes |
| 88181291 | Jun 18, 2026 | CA | 2 | BUTTONWILLOW AREA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLDL, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 87742034 | Apr 30, 2026 | CA | 1 | CA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87737961 | Apr 29, 2026 | CA | 3 | CA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87729820 | Apr 29, 2026 | CA | 1 | MISSION GRADE IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 2-SLLMF, 95F | No |
| 87664153 | Apr 23, 2026 | CA | 3 | N/B 680 WC SCALES |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 2-SLLTCD, 2-SLLSR | No |
| 87217364 | Mar 4, 2026 | CA | 3 | MISSION GRADE IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLDL | No |
| 87155983 | Feb 25, 2026 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87022149 | Feb 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86940508 | Jan 28, 2026 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 86375414 | Nov 18, 2025 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85894086 | Sep 25, 2025 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85894189 | Sep 23, 2025 | CA | 2 | NIMITZ IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85524058 | Aug 15, 2025 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 85058744 | Jun 20, 2025 | CA | 2 | NIMITZ IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 84702113 | May 14, 2025 | CA | 2 | NIMITZ IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84409026 | Apr 14, 2025 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9A-LRLI, 392.2-SLLDL | No |
| 84232585 | Mar 25, 2025 | CA | 2 | SB SCALES NIMITZ |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 383.23A2-LCDL, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLDL | Yes |
| 83987793 | Feb 26, 2025 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.70C-CDHSLMII, 393.102C2-C, 393.43D-B | Yes |
| 80304919 | Nov 30, 2023 | CA | 1 | MISSION GRADE IF |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 79635744 | Sep 6, 2023 | CA | 1 | MISSION GRADE IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2 | No |
| 79564795 | Aug 31, 2023 | CA | 2 | ca-n/of-sr-237,-san-jose |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79502232 | Aug 24, 2023 | CA | 1 | ca-at-us-101,-san-jose |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA3301802426 | Aug 31, 2018 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0008136918 | Sep 15, 2016 | CA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 14 | 5 |
| MISSION GRADE IF | CA | 4 | 1 |
| CA | CA | 2 | 0 |
| BUTTONWILLOW AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| I-680 NB @ ANDRADE RD | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I-680 NB K PLATFORM SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| MISSION GRADE SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| N/B 680 WC SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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