RICARDO PAREDES
DBA: PAREDES TRUCKING
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 9 days Jan 14, 2025 → Jan 23, 2025
- Common (Property) gap · 43 days Inactive Jan 21, 2025 → reinstated Mar 5, 2025
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — RICARDO PAREDES (USDOT 2850812) 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 Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): RICARDO PAREDES (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 9 days — Jan 14, 2025 → Jan 23, 2025 • Common (Property) gap · 43 days — Inactive Jan 21, 2025 → reinstated Mar 5, 2025 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2850812/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=144050 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 compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 2, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1602756ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 18 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 8.33% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
RICARDO PAREDES is a motor carrier based in BAKERSFIELD, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2850812. 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 7 power units and 12 drivers, with 18 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
RICARDO PAREDES is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 12 drivers, based in Bakersfield, CA. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (7) and OR (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (54.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 12 drivers; Freightliner, Peterbilt, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 144,050 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 21, 2025 to Mar 5, 2025 (43 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 14, 2025 to Jan 23, 2025 (9 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 14, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 9 | |
| Peterbilt | 4 | |
| International | 3 | |
| Mose | 2 | |
| West | 2 | |
| Btm | 1 | |
| Clou | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.50 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 5.85 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (18 rows) View all 18 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88393419 | Jul 13, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.60C, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 88041999 | Jun 3, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88016858 | Jun 1, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 85403503 | Aug 2, 2025 | CA | 3 | CASTAIC IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85312211 | Jul 23, 2025 | CA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.11B-CSLRR, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 85105453 | Jun 30, 2025 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS CVEF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 84828621 | May 19, 2025 | CA | 5 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
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0 | — | No |
| 84828620 | May 19, 2025 | CA | 5 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84674068 | May 14, 2025 | OR | 1 | UMATILLA OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.80A, 392.2-SLL, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 84355768 | Apr 9, 2025 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 83760037 | Feb 2, 2025 | OR | 2 | CASCADE LOCKS OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.23-LEU, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 83453660 | Dec 17, 2024 | CA | 3 | FRESNO AREA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11A1-LRLM, 393.11A1-LSLM, 393.9A-LTSI | No |
| 80806619 | Feb 7, 2024 | CA | 3 | ca-san-onofre--nb-if |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 80689633 | Jan 23, 2024 | CA | 3 | RAINBOW IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.2 | No |
| 80528785 | Jan 2, 2024 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 395.8(a)(1), 392.2, 393.95(f) | Yes |
| 79190795 | Jul 17, 2023 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.48(a) | Yes |
| 78986682 | Jun 24, 2023 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.5(b) | No |
| 78814223 | Jun 3, 2023 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.11, 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Mar 5, 2025 | MC1602756-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Mar 5, 2024 | MC1602756-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03386124 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 2, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03386124 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 26, 2025 | Mar 2, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03386124 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 23, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 9 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 14, 2025 to Jan 23, 2025 | ||||||
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03386124 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 14, 2024 | Jan 14, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03386124 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 28, 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 2, 2026insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 6, 2026
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Dec 26, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 5, 2025
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Jan 21, 2025
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Jan 21, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 21, 2025authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 43 days (through Mar 5, 2025)
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Jan 14, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 14, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 9 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 23, 2025)
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Nov 14, 2024insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jul 5, 2024oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| CASTAIC IF | CA | 4 | 1 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| DONNER PASS CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| FRESNO AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CASCADE LOCKS OR | OR | 1 | 1 |
| UMATILLA OR | OR | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1602756
common · ACTIVE · MC
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC
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How to verify RICARDO PAREDES
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
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