MENDEZ TRANSPORTS INC
USDOT 4188858 • 21718 ARLINE AVE, HAWAIIAN GARDENS, CA, 90716
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1613985 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 22, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI MARINE & FIRE INS CO LTD (US BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | HICA-1-24-101014-02 | ON FILE | Feb 9, 2025 | Feb 9, 2026 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI MARINE & FIRE INS CO LTD (US BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | HICA-1-24-101014 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2024 | Feb 9, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HYUNDAI MARINE & FIRE INS CO LTD (US BRANCH) | HICA-1-24-101014-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| CANCEL | HYUNDAI MARINE & FIRE INS CO LTD (US BRANCH) | HICA-1-24-101014 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2025 | Feb 9, 2025 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1613985 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2026 |
| MC1613985 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2025 |
| MC1613985 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 26, 2024 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (9 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87424619 | PERALTA SCALES W/B | CA | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 87287156 | CARSON SCALES NORTHBOUND | CA | Level 2 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 87245580 | Roadside | CA | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 86808925 | PERALTA SCALES W/B | CA | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| Oct 20, 2025 | 86101566 | CARSON | CA | Level 1 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 86050534 | CARSON | CA | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 83694699 | SANTA FE SPRINGS AREA | CA | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 82851462 | BALDWIN PARK AREA | CA | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 392.2, 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records