DRAGON TRANSPORTS LLC
USDOT 4177691 • 1598 E WASHINGTON AVE, EL CAJON, CA, 92019
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
4,177,691
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6194526315
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
MCS-150 Mileage
453,640
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
1598 E WASHINGTON AVE, EL CAJON, CA, 92019
Mailing Address
1598 E WASHINGTON AVE, EL CAJON, CA, 92019-2546
Contact
Phone: 6194526315
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 31, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1607951 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 21, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-CA-0002553-25 | ON FILE | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-CA-0002553-24 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2024 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-CA-0002553-24 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2024 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-CA-0002553-24 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-CA-0002553-24 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-CA-0002553-24 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-CA-0002553-25 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-CA-0002553-24 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-CA-0002553-24 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2024 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-CA-0002553-24 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2024 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-CA-0002553-24 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-CA-0002553-24 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1607951 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2026 |
| MC1607951 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2025 |
| MC1607951 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 7, 2024 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Unsafe Driving
22%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
63
Violations
34
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
4.8%
Driver OOS %
1.6%
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
1
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
3
May
1
Jun
3
Jul
7
Aug
2
Sep
4
Oct
12
Nov
6
Dec
10
Jan
7
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 63 of 63 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 63 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (34 violations from 63 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F12-HOSM | 395.8F12-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BRC | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
4.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-18.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.6%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.1 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.54vs nat'l 1.80
-1.26 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (63 inspections)
Showing 50 of 63
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
63 total · 6.3% OOS
2024-082026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
1
Crash History (1 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2024 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-10 @ M217 | ...LP8439 | DRAGON TRANSPORTS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jan 31, 2026
InsuranceInsurance cancel
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC • BIPD/Primary
Jan 31, 2025
InsuranceInsurance cancel
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC • BIPD/Primary
Mar 3, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC • BIPD/Primary
Mar 3, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC • BIPD/Primary
Jan 31, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC • BIPD/Primary
Jan 31, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC • BIPD/Primary
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