DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS
USDOT 3179773 • 622 EMERY RD, TECATE, CA, 91980
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 014-76-7438 | ON FILE | Aug 30, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 014-76-7438 | CANCELLED | Aug 30, 2023 | Aug 30, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 014-76-7438 | REPLACED | Aug 30, 2022 | Aug 30, 2023 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000082-02 | REPLACED | Aug 30, 2021 | Aug 30, 2022 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000082-01 | REPLACED | Aug 30, 2020 | Aug 30, 2021 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000082-00 | REPLACED | Aug 30, 2019 | Aug 30, 2020 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHC0000021 | REPLACED | Jun 25, 2019 | Aug 30, 2019 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHC0000021 | CANCELLED | Jun 25, 2019 | Sep 3, 2019 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHC0000021 | REPLACED | Sep 3, 2018 | Jun 25, 2019 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHC0000021 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 3, 2018 | Jul 31, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-76-7438 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2025 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-76-7438 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-76-7438 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2023 | Aug 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000082-02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2022 | Aug 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000082-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2021 | Aug 30, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000082-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2020 | Aug 30, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | NHC0000021 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2019 | Sep 3, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | NHC0000021 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2019 | Aug 30, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | NHC0000021 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | NHC0000021 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2019 | Jun 25, 2019 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC125347 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2024 |
| MC125347 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2019 |
| MC125347 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 26, 2019 |
| MC125347 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 17, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC125347 | ENTERPRISE | GRANTED | Sep 14, 2018 | — | 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
25 states • 769 inspections
Violation Summary (94 violations from latest 100 of 769 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 9 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 7 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 3 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 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. | 2 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.200A-HMSPS | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.606B2-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Failing to have the shipping paper and emergency response information readily available on the transport vehicle. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104C-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSPVI | HOS (Passenger) - Failed to have in possession a record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (769 inspections)
Showing 50 of 769
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (22 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 15 SOUTHBOUND | ...UV9781 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| Feb 14, 2026 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAS CRUCES | S MOTEL BLVD and I10 W BOUND SECONDARY RAM | ...UP8886 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| Jan 21, 2026 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 7 | No city county crash | I 35 S, 141.75MM | ...UV9768 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| Aug 16, 2025 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TUCSON | I10@ MP 275 | ...UV9787 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| Oct 31, 2024 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | ADELANTO | 34.593611/-117.416905 | ...NY6056 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| Oct 17, 2024 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | SR360 | ...229182 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| Sep 7, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN DIEGO | 32.707795/-117.097509 | ...UB3279 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| Aug 31, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | COSTA MESA | 33.690778/-117.923995 | ...003269 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| Sep 5, 2023 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 32.773748 / -115.620942 | ...NF4609 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| Jun 22, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 33.378632/-117.565370 | ...275174 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| May 1, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOS ANGELES | 34.110622/-118.263105 | ...003257 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| Jul 16, 2022 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 1000 | I-10 | ...NF4634 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| Jun 25, 2022 | NM | FATAL | 1 | 0 | 97 | INTERSTATE 10, 128 MILE MARKER | ...NF4635 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| Apr 22, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | GAINESVILLE | E 800 US HIGHWAY 82 HWY | ...272965 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| Mar 11, 2022 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Interstate 40 MM 47 | ...ND4331 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| Feb 16, 2022 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNKNOWN | I-10@M384 | ...MY3902 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| Dec 16, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT5 NB/1m S GORMAN SCHOOL RD | ...257659 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| Nov 21, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COMMERCE | RT5/2000ft S of RT710 | ...HT0813 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| Nov 9, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN DIEGO | RT805 NB/740ft N E NAPLES ST | ...260421 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| Jul 6, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SANTA ANA | RT5 SB/500ft N BROADWAY | ...997453 | DFC TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
| Jan 31, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events