- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 112 days (since Mar 29, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
CARDENAS FAMILY RANCH LLC
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 112 days (since Mar 29, 2026).
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CARDENAS FAMILY RANCH LLC (USDOT 3791514) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): WILLIAM CARDENAS (Company officer) Blockers: • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 112 days (since Mar 29, 2026). Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3791514/ 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 F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 60/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 60/100 — letter capped at F. 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.
No active BIPD/Primary on file since Mar 29, 2026.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 60% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240356 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: Do not book.
Uninsured since Mar 29, 2026
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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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 20 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 30% | — |
| 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
CARDENAS FAMILY RANCH LLC is a motor carrier based in PHELAN, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3791514. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 20 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 60.0%. 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.
CARDENAS FAMILY RANCH LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Phelan, CA. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 42.9% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 22% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (7 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
42.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (58.3% of violations); top code 393.11A1-LHLM (Lighting devices/reflectors) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Kenworth, Maca, and Mckt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,356 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
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 | 3 | 30.0% | Jun 24, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 12 | |
| Maca | 4 | |
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 | |
| Mckt | 3 | |
| Ford | 1 | |
| Trail-Eze | 1 | |
| Wilson | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 1.22 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 7.00 | 7 | — | 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 (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88230866 | Jun 24, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 88123632 | Jun 10, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.207A-STBW | Yes |
| 88081198 | Jun 8, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87629766 | Apr 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 8E1-HOSPVID, 2-SLLSOA, 45D-B | No |
| 84748029 | May 16, 2025 | CA | 2 | GCVEF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.22B-LPL, 395.8A | Yes |
| 84721780 | May 16, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-e/b-580-livermore-scales |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| 84483045 | Apr 18, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-i-5-n/b-n/of-grapevine-rd |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11A1-LHLM | No |
| 84110937 | Mar 11, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-e/b-580-livermore-scales |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83551342 | Jan 7, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-n/b-marin-scale-(terra-linda) |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95F, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 83481012 | Dec 18, 2024 | CA | 3 | GRAPEVINE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 81594130 | May 9, 2024 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 81003203 | Mar 1, 2024 | CA | 3 | ca-i-5-n/b-sof-pocket |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 393.60(e) | No |
| 80735352 | Jan 29, 2024 | CA | 2 | ca-i-580-eastbound,-livermore |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80689067 | Jan 24, 2024 | CA | 2 | ca-i-580-eastbound,-livermore |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.11(b)(5) | Yes |
| 79924540 | Oct 10, 2023 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 383.91(a) | No |
| 79465043 | Aug 17, 2023 | CA | 1 | GILROY INSPECTION FACILITY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9(a), 393.75(c), 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 79179698 | Jul 17, 2023 | CA | 3 | CORDELIA IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 392.9(a)(1), 392.2, 393.60(d) | Yes |
| 78836023 | Jun 1, 2023 | CA | 3 | CORDELIA IF |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78565380 | May 2, 2023 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78500731 | Apr 26, 2023 | CA | 3 | ca-mission-grade-if-(e/b-i-580) |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA3902500132 | Jan 22, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC1361212 | common | INACTIVE | — |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2022 | MC1361212-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000343400 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 5, 2025 | Mar 29, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000343400 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 29, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000343400 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 29, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-CA-19-S0343300-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 29, 2024 | Mar 29, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-CA-19-S0116158-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 27, 2023 | Mar 29, 2024 | REPLACED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASA002871-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 2, 2022 | Feb 27, 2023 | REPLACED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASA002871-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 2, 2022 | Mar 2, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 11, 2026
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May 3, 2026insuranceCANCEL — STAR MUTUAL RRG
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Apr 2, 2026
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Mar 29, 2026insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 30, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 6, 2025
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May 5, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2025
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Mar 29, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 29, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 2, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 28, 2023
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Feb 27, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| GCVEF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GILROY INSPECTION FACILITY | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 383.91(a) | Operating a CMV with improper CDL group | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(e) | Windshield - Obstructed. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1361212
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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20 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify CARDENAS FAMILY RANCH LLC
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- 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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