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MENDOZA TRANS INC

USDOT 3192552 • 5960 S VINELAND RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93307-9331

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,192,552
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
State
California
Phone
6613015800
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
19
Drivers (MCS-150)
19
MCS-150 Mileage
150,000,000
Physical Address
5960 S VINELAND RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93307-9331
Mailing Address
PO BOX 70743, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93387-0743
Contact
Phone: 6613015800

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
68%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
114
Violations
207
35 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
19.0%
Driver OOS %
5.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
19
Drivers (MCS-150)
19
Crash Records
8

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
3
Jun
4
Jul
4
Aug
3
Sep
6
Oct
5
Nov
1
Dec
8
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
3
May
5
Jun
7
Jul
6
Aug
4
Sep
3
Oct
7
Nov
1
Dec
6
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 114 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states • 114 inspections

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Violation Summary (207 violations from latest 100 of 114 inspections)

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Violation Summary (207 violations from latest 100 of 114 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps2173Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued1208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS44—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)403Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.102(b)Insufficient means to prevent vertical movement40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT30—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)315Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8D2-HOSF395.8D2-HOSF30—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak327Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed32—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak33—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general315Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)303Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment20—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.19A2390.19A220—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed21—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (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 t20—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.9AA1392.9AA111—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL390.19B2-BIENNIAL10—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.301A387.301A10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43B-BATVBrake - relay emergency valve107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.13C3-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 199310—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67C7V-FTires - other defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF395.8D11-HOSF10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8D3-HOSF395.8D3-HOSF10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(4)393.95(a)(4)10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(1)Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.9(a)(1)Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.14211—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
19.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-4.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.07vs nat'l 1.80
+0.27 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (114 inspections)

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Inspection History (114 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 26, 202687411845CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.205C-WRAWFLMIBNo
Feb 26, 202687184975CACHE CREEKCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 9, 202687021762GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Feb 6, 202686999122GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jan 30, 202686939928CASTAIC IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 395.8E-HOSPDYes
Jan 29, 202686941393GCVEFCALevel 2GREA SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jan 21, 202686869184GLENDORACALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLLRNo
Jan 20, 202686864631CHECKSITE - GARSONNVLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER11392.9AA1, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL, 392.2-SLLYes
Jan 7, 202686731190CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jan 7, 202686730783CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER5392.2-SLLEQP, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Yes
Dec 27, 202586673583CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Nov 24, 202586454172N/B SR-99 JSO OLIVE DRCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER9393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.16-D, 393.60CYes
Nov 22, 202586452641CHOWCHILLA RIVERCALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Nov 19, 202586379436YUMA AZAZLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER4396.9D2-FTF, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Nov 17, 202586357607YUMA AZAZLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER7393.9A-LBL, 393.78A-WS, 393.11A1-CSURRNo
Nov 6, 202586267988CACHE CREEKCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Nov 4, 202586285860GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Nov 4, 202586237750BAKERSFIELD AREACALevel 2TRLMO SEMI-TRAILER6392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLL, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Oct 29, 202586200258CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSRNo
Oct 29, 202586200772CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 16, 202586101646CAJON PLATFORM SCALESCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Sep 22, 202585872773CACHE CREEK SCALECALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Sep 19, 202585843947CASTAIC IFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8A1-HOSPYes
Sep 10, 202585818401GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLSOANo
Sep 1, 202585664616S/B SR-99 JSO OLIVE DRCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER7392.16-D, 395.24D-ELDPT, 395.22H4-ELDBRODSNo
Aug 29, 202585661223GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11A1-CSURRYes
Aug 25, 202585662133GRAPEVINE CVEFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLSOA, 392.2-SLLEQPNo
Aug 22, 202585587729SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-HLLH, 393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Aug 14, 202585524931CACHE CREEKCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Aug 11, 202585535747GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLSOANo
Aug 5, 202585535388GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER2395.8D2-HOSF, 392.2-SLLSOANo
Jul 31, 202585536082GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.67C7V-F, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.53B-BNo
Jul 30, 202585536654GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLSOANo
Jul 22, 202585288299CASTAIC IFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Jul 18, 202585287947CACHE CREEKCALevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jul 11, 202585473783GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Jul 10, 202585474296GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1396.3A1-BALACNo
Jul 5, 202585147063N/B SR-99 JNO ROSEDALE HWYCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLEQP, 392.71A-DNo
Jun 27, 202585120207CACHE CREEKCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jun 20, 202585064612SR-241 S/B AT WINDYRIDGECALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER1393.45B2-BHTDYes
Jun 18, 202585065624BAKERSFIELD AREACALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.75A1-TAORETAYes
Jun 16, 202585063676CASTAIC IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jun 10, 202585057777GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLSR, 393.45D-B, 393.95FNo
May 19, 202584722426CASTAIC IFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 19, 202584722247SANTA NELLA SCALESCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1393.205C-WRAWFLMIBNo
May 12, 202584659383BAKERSFIELD AREACALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLEQP, 393.9A-LFTSI, 395.24D-ELDPTNo
Apr 23, 202584482944I-5 S/B TO HOOD FKLNCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2-SLLTL, 395.8A1-HOSP, 395.8D2-HOSFNo
Feb 17, 202583923819GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1393.95FNo
Feb 7, 202583813080BAKERSFIELD AREACALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11A1-CSLRRNo
Jan 23, 202583732695CACHE CREEKCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

83 total · 25.3% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

CACHE CREEK29
GRAPEVINE IF20 · 4 OOS
BAKERSFIELD AREA16 · 8 OOS
CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF8 · 1 OOS
CASTAIC IF7 · 3 OOS
VISALIA AREA4 · 2 OOS
GRAPEVINE2 · 1 OOS
YUMA AZ2

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance113 · 31 OOS
Unsafe Driving89 · 3 OOS
Hours of Service17 · 3 OOS
Driver Fitness2 · 2 OOS

Recent Crashes

8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
8
Fatalities
0
Injuries
5
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
7

Crash History (8 records)

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Crash History (8 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 13, 2026CAINJURY01BAKERSFIELDLEWIS ST...FK8667MENDOZA TRANS INC
Oct 14, 2025CAINJURY02UNINCORPORATEDSR-99 S/B...JG4306MENDOZA TRANS INC
Mar 18, 2025CATOW00UNINCORPORATED35.295982/-118.932135...MZ5030MENDOZA TRANS INC
Dec 11, 2023CAINJURY01UNINCORPORATED34.403120/-118.573840...JM0075MENDOZA TRANS INC
Nov 15, 2022CATOW00RANCHO CUCAMONGAFOURTH ST/RICHMOND PL...JM0075MENDOZA TRANS INC
May 29, 2020CATOW00————
Apr 11, 2020CAINJURY01————
Mar 27, 2020CATOW00————

Compliance Timeline

8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 13, 2026
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 14, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Mar 18, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 11, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 15, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 29, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 11, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 27, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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