J TORRES CO INC

USDOT 395113 Active CORPORATION Based in BAKERSFIELD, CA

J TORRES CO INC is a corporation based in BAKERSFIELD, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 395113. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 15 power units and 17 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 23.1%. 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 Overview

J TORRES CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 17 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Bakersfield, CA. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
15
Drivers
17
Inspections
19
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
23.1%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
21 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 275% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (10) and AZ (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (46.2% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEQP (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 17 drivers; Peterbilt, Unknown, and Trvs are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 23.1% vs 23.4% -0.3 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.50 vs 1.80 +0.70
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 107,529 carriers
Location & Contact
5810 SOUTH UNION AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307
Phone: 6618322635
Registration
USDOT 395113
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 473,053 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 23.1% is well above the 10–15% national average.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 67,501 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 67,501 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
23.1%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 67,501 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +3.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2025-12

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 9 2 22.2% Dec 15, 2025
Arizona (AZ) 3 1 33.3% Aug 12, 2025
Nevada (NV) 2 0 0.0% May 15, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 19
Drag 2
Trvs 2
Unknown 2
Cleg 1
Clem 1
Drago 1
Dragon Pro 1
Freightliner 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86584199 Dec 15, 2025 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.55E-B No
86268866 Nov 6, 2025 CA 2 GILROY IF
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
85489074 Aug 12, 2025 AZ 2 EHRENBERG AZ
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
7 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.134B-CRHLC, 393.78A-WS Yes
85248046 Jun 25, 2025 CA 5
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.9A-LSLI No
85248045 Jun 25, 2025 CA 5
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85248044 Jun 25, 2025 CA 5
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLL No
85248043 Jun 25, 2025 CA 5
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEQP No
84998495 Jun 18, 2025 AZ 3 EHRENBERG AZ
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
5 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
84956873 Jun 13, 2025 AZ 3 PARKER AZ
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.71A-D, 395.30B1-ELDDFR No
84683984 May 15, 2025 NV 2 nv-sr318/mm-4-ln
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLS4, 393.45D-B No
84286575 Mar 28, 2025 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
8 393.209D-STPAL, 396.3A1-BOS, 390.3E3-MC Yes
83987320 Feb 24, 2025 CA 1 CACHE CREEK
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83083963 Nov 4, 2024 NV 2
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82464085 Aug 22, 2024 CA 2
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.45, 392.2 Yes
81449951 Apr 24, 2024 CA 1 CAJON SCALES
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
4 392.2, 395.24(d), 396.3(a)(1) No
79836622 Oct 2, 2023 CA 2 CAJON PLATFORM SCALES
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.134 Yes
79610703 Sep 6, 2023 AZ 2 az-i-8-mp-1;-wb-poe
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.11, 393.9(a), 393.201(a) No
79348563 Aug 4, 2023 CA 3 CACHE CREEK SCALE
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79311907 Jul 31, 2023 CA 2 I-15 NB SOUTH OF SR-138
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
5 393.75(a)(3), 393.201(a), 392.2 Yes
Recent Crashes (21 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA4262400580 Nov 8, 2024 CA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
CA7702200732 Sep 29, 2022 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA4262200204 Mar 31, 2022 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA4202200941 Mar 26, 2022 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA4202200161 Jan 17, 2022 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA0006749185 Dec 8, 2014 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA0004278486 Jun 5, 2009 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA0003441924 Nov 5, 2007 CA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
CA0003127979 Apr 10, 2007 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA0002415650 Jan 5, 2006 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA0001676060 Sep 13, 2004 CA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
CA0001444120 May 26, 2004 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA0001078069 Oct 23, 2003 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA0000957779 Aug 11, 2003 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA0000690542 Mar 3, 2003 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA0000400375 Sep 10, 2002 CA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
CA0000004400 Jan 28, 2002 CA 1 0 Yes Yes Fatal
CA0100024575 Dec 6, 1999 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA100012165A Aug 4, 1997 CA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
CA0100010655 Mar 17, 1997 CA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
CA100010568A Jan 10, 1997 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Mar 23, 2007 MC596750-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (30 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA-9450458-07 BIPD/Primary Jan 21, 2017 Jul 15, 2017 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA-9450458-07 BIPD/Primary Jan 21, 2017 Jun 1, 2017 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA-9450458-07 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2016 Jan 21, 2017 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA-9450458-05 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2014 Jun 1, 2016 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA-9450458-05 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2014 Jul 6, 2016 CANCELLED
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. PRA-9450458-03 BIPD/Primary Aug 15, 2012 Jun 1, 2014 REPLACED
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. PRA-9450458-03 CARGO Aug 15, 2012 Jul 4, 2013 CANCELLED
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. PRA-9450458-03 BIPD/Primary Aug 15, 2012 Jul 2, 2014 CANCELLED
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. PRA-9450458-02 CARGO Jun 1, 2012 Aug 15, 2012 CANCELLED
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. PRA-9450458-03 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2012 Aug 15, 2012 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA-9450458-02 BIPD/Primary Feb 17, 2012 Jun 1, 2012 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA-9450458-02 CARGO Feb 17, 2012 Jun 1, 2012 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA-9450458-02 BIPD/Primary Dec 17, 2011 Feb 17, 2012 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA-9450458-02 CARGO Dec 17, 2011 Feb 17, 2012 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA-9450458-01 BIPD/Primary Mar 10, 2011 Dec 17, 2011 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA-9450458-01 CARGO Mar 10, 2011 Dec 17, 2011 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA-9450458-01 CARGO Jun 1, 2010 Mar 10, 2011 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA-9450458-01 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2010 Mar 10, 2011 CANCELLED
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. PRA9450458 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2009 Jun 1, 2010 REPLACED
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. PRA9450458 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2009 Jun 27, 2010 CANCELLED
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. PRA9450458 CARGO Jun 1, 2009 Jun 1, 2010 REPLACED
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. PRA9450458 CARGO Jun 1, 2009 Jun 27, 2010 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL603437 CARGO Jun 1, 2008 Jun 1, 2009 REPLACED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL603437 CARGO Jun 1, 2008 Jun 14, 2009 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL603437 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2008 Jun 1, 2009 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 12, 2024
    enforcement
    Enforcement case CA-2024-0230-US1061 — $14,040
  2. Jul 15, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jun 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jan 24, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Jan 21, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jul 6, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jun 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jul 2, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
  9. Jun 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
  10. Jul 4, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
  11. Aug 15, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
  12. Aug 15, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
  13. Jul 27, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Jun 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Feb 17, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Feb 8, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Dec 17, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Nov 29, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Mar 10, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Jun 27, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
  21. Jun 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
  22. Jun 14, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  23. Jun 1, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  24. Jun 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  25. Jun 2, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  26. Jun 1, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  27. Jun 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Jun 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Mar 23, 2007
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 6 0
393.11 Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.201(a) Frame - cracked/loose/broken Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
393.45 Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.134 Cargo securement - large boulders Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Hours of Service 1 0
395.24(d) ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically Hours of Service 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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Frequently asked questions about J TORRES CO INC

Is J TORRES CO INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. J TORRES CO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 395113 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is J TORRES CO INC's safety rating?
J TORRES CO INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has J TORRES CO INC had?
19 roadside inspections are on file for J TORRES CO INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is J TORRES CO INC's out-of-service rate?
J TORRES CO INC's peak out-of-service rate is 23.1% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is J TORRES CO INC based?
J TORRES CO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5810 SOUTH UNION AVE, BAKERSFIELD, California 93307. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does J TORRES CO INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. J TORRES CO INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC596750). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does J TORRES CO INC operate?
J TORRES CO INC self-reports 15 power units and 17 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has J TORRES CO INC had any crashes?
21 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for J TORRES CO INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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