BAJA FRESH LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 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 — BAJA FRESH LLC (USDOT 3663607) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): ANGEL GONZALEZ (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 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 · $1,000,000 — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3663607/ As of: Jul 18, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 11.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 27.6% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=58213 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.
Recent changes
- Physical street 537 FATHOM COURT → 7275 SIEMPRE VIVA RD · Jul 18, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $1,000,000
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000
2 active policies
Company profile
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InsuranceQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Sep 23, 2025
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1267601ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 4 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 97 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 10.87% | 23.91% | — |
| 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
BAJA FRESH LLC is a motor carrier based in SAN DIEGO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3663607. 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 16 power units and 16 drivers, with 97 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 27.6%. 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.
BAJA FRESH LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 16 power units and 16 drivers, based in San Diego, CA. Across 50 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 30.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for enterprise and common.
50 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 11% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (26) and AZ (5), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
30.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (55.1% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 9 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 16 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 58,213 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–24 power units (±50% of this carrier's 16 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 address change
Record Changes
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Physical street 537 FATHOM COURT 7275 SIEMPRE VIVA RDSeen 49 times · first May 25, 2026 · last Jul 18, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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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 |
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| California (CA) | 23 | 8 | 34.8% | May 29, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| US (US) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 11, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 10, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 33 | |
| Utility | 32 | |
| Great Dane | 27 | |
| Kenworth | 24 | |
| International | 8 | |
| Volvo | 8 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.13 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 14 | — | 2.39 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 4.87 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | — | 10.94 | 11 | — | 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 (97 rows) View all 97 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88008482 | Jun 1, 2026 | OR | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLML, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 87996644 | May 29, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 87506745 | Apr 3, 2026 | ID | 1 | INKOM ID |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | — | Yes |
| 87489183 | Apr 2, 2026 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9B-LRLIWR | Yes |
| 87270280 | Mar 10, 2026 | AZ | 3 | MAYER AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87026173 | Feb 10, 2026 | CO | 3 | ALAMOSA CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86964150 | Feb 5, 2026 | US | 3 | SAN DIEGO CA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86808178 | Jan 14, 2026 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86798192 | Jan 13, 2026 | AZ | 2 | LITTLEFIELD AZ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9A-LRLI, 395.32B-ELDDFR, 393.11B-CSLRR | No |
| 86847538 | Jan 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | ca-mt.-pass-jpoe-cvef |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | — | No |
| 86743685 | Jan 6, 2026 | UT | 3 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLUCR, 395.8E1PC | No |
| 86727329 | Dec 30, 2025 | NV | 3 | nv-sr318/mm-4-ln |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86692035 | Dec 30, 2025 | UT | 2 | TREMONTON UT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 396.17C-PI, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 393.9A-LCL | No |
| 86636694 | Dec 21, 2025 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86453739 | Nov 27, 2025 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86185349 | Oct 27, 2025 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86145566 | Oct 23, 2025 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.11A1-LSLM | No |
| 85941487 | Sep 30, 2025 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.205A-WRBH, 396.5B-HWSL, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 85843581 | Sep 19, 2025 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 392.9A2-C, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 85785076 | Sep 14, 2025 | CO | 1 | LOMA CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.55C1-B, 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| 85745672 | Sep 9, 2025 | US | 3 | SAN DIEGO CA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85996438 | Sep 6, 2025 | CA | 3 | RAINBOW IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 85714668 | Sep 5, 2025 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 85675394 | Sep 2, 2025 | CA | 2 | OTAY MESA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95A4-EENA, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 85638773 | Aug 28, 2025 | CO | 3 | FORT COLLINS CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17C-PI, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS2025E29971 | May 11, 2025 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2024410006 | Feb 9, 2024 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2023410045 | Nov 18, 2023 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0223001084 | Feb 4, 2023 | NE | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
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 | |
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| Sep 29, 2021 | MC1267601-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 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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| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-64374-03 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | Sep 23, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-64374-03 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 23, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-64374-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 23, 2024 | Sep 23, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-64374-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 27, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-64374-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 23, 2023 | Mar 27, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QTX-63536-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 23, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QTX-63536-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 23, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 23, 2025insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 22, 2025
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Sep 25, 2024
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Sep 23, 2024insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 27, 2024insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 23, 2023insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 22, 2023
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Sep 23, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 29, 2021
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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| OTAY MESA IF | CA | 15 | 3 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 10 | 2 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 5 | 2 |
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 3 | 0 |
| SAN DIEGO CA | US | 3 | 0 |
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| RIDGEFIELD WA | WA | 2 | 1 |
| 4TH AVE PORT OF ENTRY | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| FLAGSTAFF AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| I8 | AZ | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 3 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
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Docket MC1267601
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QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A BOC-3 FILING INC
BOC-3 process agent · 108,819 carriers served
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97 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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How to verify BAJA FRESH LLC
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- 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.
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