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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 215 days (since Oct 14, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

ORLANDO ELENES

DBA: O & J TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS

USDOT 2796197 Active Based in FONTANA, CA

ORLANDO ELENES is a motor carrier based in FONTANA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2796197. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 9 roadside inspections on file. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

ORLANDO ELENES is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Fontana, CA. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
9
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 25% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NM (3) and CA (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.55(e) (Coupling device/towing methods defective) cited 1 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Vanr are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Oct 14, 2025 (215 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.60 vs 1.80 -1.20
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 123,521 carriers
Location & Contact
18215 FOOTHILL BLVD APT 88
FONTANA, CA 92335
Phone: 9512359475
Registration
USDOT 2796197
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 140,807 mi

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-06 2025-10

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
New Mexico (NM) 3 0 0.0% Oct 8, 2025
California (CA) 2 0 0.0% Oct 31, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 9
Hyundai Translead 3
Vanguard 3
Great Dane 1
Stoughton 1
Wabash National 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (9 rows) View all 9 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87439835 Oct 8, 2025 NM 3 LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87460523 Apr 12, 2025 NM 2 ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.55E No
83076986 Oct 31, 2024 CA 1 DESERT HILLS IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82247554 Jul 27, 2024 CA 2 DESERT HILLS IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.75(c) No
81865551 Jun 8, 2024 NM 2 ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.55(e) No
83984336 Apr 10, 2024 NM 2 ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.55E No
81276435 Apr 3, 2024 CA 2 DESERT HILLS IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.60(c), 393.55(e), 393.95(a) No
81232107 Mar 28, 2024 CA 2 DESERT HILLS IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.9(a) No
80506192 Nov 28, 2023 NM 2 LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jan 24, 2018 MC933388 NC REVOCATION View PDF →
Jan 22, 2018 MC933388 NC REVOCATION View PDF →
Oct 19, 2015 MC933388-C CPL CERTIFICATE View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0064605 BIPD/Primary Oct 14, 2023 Oct 14, 2025 REPLACED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0064605 BIPD/Primary Jan 11, 2018 Oct 14, 2023 REPLACED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0064605 BIPD/Primary Oct 14, 2017 Feb 26, 2018 NAME CHANGED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0064605 BIPD/Primary Oct 14, 2017 Jan 11, 2018 REPLACED
GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG CAM412277 BIPD/Primary Oct 14, 2016 Oct 14, 2017 CANCELLED
GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG CAM410778 BIPD/Primary Oct 14, 2015 Oct 14, 2016 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 14, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Oct 14, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Feb 26, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jan 22, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Jan 11, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Oct 14, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG
  7. Oct 12, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Oct 14, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Oct 14, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG
  10. Oct 19, 2015
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
DESERT HILLS IF CA 4 0
ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY NM 3 0
LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY NM 2 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.55(e) Coupling device/towing methods defective Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.60(c) Glazing/window obstructions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(c) Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(a) Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify ORLANDO ELENES

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about ORLANDO ELENES

Is ORLANDO ELENES an active motor carrier?
Yes. ORLANDO ELENES is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2796197 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is ORLANDO ELENES's safety rating?
ORLANDO ELENES is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has ORLANDO ELENES had?
9 roadside inspections are on file for ORLANDO ELENES in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is ORLANDO ELENES's out-of-service rate?
ORLANDO ELENES has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 9 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is ORLANDO ELENES based?
ORLANDO ELENES reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 18215 FOOTHILL BLVD APT 88, FONTANA, California 92335. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does ORLANDO ELENES have valid operating authority?
Yes. ORLANDO ELENES holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC933388). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does ORLANDO ELENES operate?
ORLANDO ELENES self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has ORLANDO ELENES had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for ORLANDO ELENES. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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