J MENDOZA TRANSPORT INC
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J MENDOZA TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in MENDOTA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3645078. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. 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.
J MENDOZA TRANSPORT INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Mendota, 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. Operating authority is active for common.
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (4) and AZ (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (80.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Kenworth, Tran, and Wilx are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance & contact
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 282,997 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 4, 2024 to Sep 6, 2024 (2 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) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 26, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 5 | |
| Kenworth | 4 | |
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Peterbilt | 2 | |
| Tran | 2 | |
| East | 1 | |
| East So Tr | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Kenw | 1 |
Recent Inspections (11 rows) View all 11 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87663121 | Apr 21, 2026 | CA | 2 | MISSION GRADE IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 86355315 | Nov 17, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-needles-area-(ca-az-stateline) |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 85716215 | Sep 5, 2025 | CA | 2 | LIVERMORE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85624334 | Aug 27, 2025 | CA | 1 | BAKERSFIELD AREA |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.5B-HWSL | No |
| 82547674 | Aug 26, 2024 | AZ | 1 | GILA BEND AZ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.47(a) | No |
| 82541378 | Aug 21, 2024 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK SCALES |
KENW TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.48(a), 392.2 | No |
| 81476894 | Apr 12, 2024 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a), 393.75(c) | Yes |
| 81033176 | Mar 4, 2024 | CA | 2 | SANTA NELLA SCALES |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.9(a)(1), 393.106(d) | Yes |
| 80011722 | Oct 24, 2023 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8(a)(1) | Yes |
| 79691439 | Sep 18, 2023 | AZ | 2 | YUMAAZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.78A-WS, 395.24, 393.11A1-CSURR | No |
| 79389599 | Aug 10, 2023 | CA | 1 | ca-needles-area-(vidal-junction) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.55(d)(3), 393.45(b)(2) | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2021 | MC1254155-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7554113907 | 91X | Feb 4, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7554113907 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2025 | Feb 4, 2026 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7554113907 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2025 | Mar 7, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4762072-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 | REPLACED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4762072-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2024 | Sep 9, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4762072-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2024 | Nov 28, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 2 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 4, 2024 to Sep 6, 2024 | |||||
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0023670-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2024 | Sep 4, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC101108-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2023 | May 26, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP81889 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2022 | May 26, 2023 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP81889 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2022 | Jun 4, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP81889 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-019896 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2021 | Jun 4, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 7, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 4, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 9, 2025
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Sep 9, 2025insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 28, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 6, 2024
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Sep 9, 2024
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Sep 6, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 4, 2024insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Sep 4, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 2 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 6, 2024)
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May 31, 2024
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May 26, 2024insuranceCANCEL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 5, 2023
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Jun 4, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 26, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 5, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 7, 2022
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Jun 4, 2022insuranceCANCEL — CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 18, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILA BEND AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| YUMAAZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| BAKERSFIELD AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| LIVERMORE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MISSION GRADE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| SANTA NELLA SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 |
| 393.106(d) | Cargo securement - front end structure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1254155
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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