CERVANTES DISTRIBUTORS INC
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 — CERVANTES DISTRIBUTORS INC (USDOT 764347) 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): JORGE A CERVANTES (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION 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 — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/764347/ 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 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). 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 0.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 14.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=132130 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceNEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 2, 2026
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC343981ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 18 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 240 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 130 | 130 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0.77% | 13.85% | — |
| 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
CERVANTES DISTRIBUTORS INC is a corporation based in CALEXICO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 764347. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 5 drivers, with 240 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.7%. 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.
CERVANTES DISTRIBUTORS INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Calexico, CA. Across 139 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for enterprise, contract, and common.
139 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 45% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (97) and US (41), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
13.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (83.5% of violations); top code 393.55E-B (Coupling device/towing methods defective) cited 10 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Utility, Kenworth, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 132,130 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 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 |
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| California (CA) | 89 | 9 | 10.1% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| US (US) | 40 | 9 | 22.5% | May 19, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 8, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 87 | |
| Freightliner | 86 | |
| Kenworth | 74 | |
| Peterbilt | 33 | |
| Wabash National | 9 | |
| Trim | 7 | |
| Frai | 6 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 9 | — | 0.35 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 50 | — | 6.04 | 6 | — | 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 (240 rows) View all 240 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88375790 | Jul 9, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.78A-WS, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 88138105 | Jun 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88085406 | Jun 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-BHTD | No |
| 87949038 | May 20, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87911368 | May 19, 2026 | US | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45C-BSG | Yes |
| 87599793 | Apr 14, 2026 | CA | 3 | CALEXICO IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 87597189 | Apr 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | CALEXICO IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 9A-LTSI, 55E-B, 45D-B | Yes |
| 87399539 | Mar 23, 2026 | CA | 1 | CALEXICO IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLTL, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 87345618 | Mar 19, 2026 | CA | 5 | CALEXICO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87375173 | Mar 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | CALEXICO IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 87374503 | Mar 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | CALEXICO IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.45D-B, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 87260672 | Mar 10, 2026 | US | 1 | CALEXICO CA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.5B-HWSL, 393.55E-B, 393.207F-SLAS | Yes |
| 87255803 | Mar 4, 2026 | CA | 2 | CALEXICO IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 87097908 | Feb 20, 2026 | US | 1 | CALEXICO CA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.75B-TFV, 393.9A-LFTSI, 396.3A1-ALBV | No |
| 87037012 | Feb 11, 2026 | US | 2 | CALEXICO CA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.55E-B | No |
| 87010727 | Feb 5, 2026 | CA | 1 | CALEXICO IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.5B-HWSL, 396.5-HL, 396.3A1-BALR | Yes |
| 86941374 | Jan 27, 2026 | CA | 3 | CALEXICO IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87317998 | Jan 17, 2026 | US | 3 | CALEXICO CA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86753674 | Jan 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | CALEXICO IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 86753124 | Jan 6, 2026 | CA | 2 | CALEXICO IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86753759 | Jan 5, 2026 | CA | 1 | CALEXICO IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 86634246 | Dec 19, 2025 | CA | 1 | CALEXICO IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86619713 | Dec 17, 2025 | US | 1 | CALEXICO CA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86576820 | Dec 15, 2025 | US | 1 | CALEXICO CA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86683875 | Dec 11, 2025 | US | 1 | CALEXICO CA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.11B2-Z | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA0005435289 | Dec 22, 2011 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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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| Mar 29, 2018 | MC343981-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (28 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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| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS1925193 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 2, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62312-08 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2025 | Apr 2, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62312-07 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2024 | Apr 2, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62312-06 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2023 | Apr 2, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62312-05 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2022 | Apr 2, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62312-04 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2021 | Apr 2, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62312-03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2020 | Apr 2, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62312-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2019 | Apr 2, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62312-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2018 | Apr 2, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0001500-10229 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2017 | Apr 2, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0001500-10114 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2016 | Apr 2, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0001400-10077 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2015 | Apr 2, 2016 | REPLACED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2014 | Apr 2, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2013 | Apr 2, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2012 | Apr 2, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2011 | Apr 2, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2010 | Apr 2, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2009 | Apr 10, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2009 | Apr 2, 2010 | REPLACED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAP3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2008 | Apr 2, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAP3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2007 | Apr 2, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAP3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2006 | Apr 2, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAP3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2005 | Apr 2, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAP3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2004 | Apr 2, 2005 | REPLACED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAP3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 2, 2004 | Apr 6, 2005 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 2, 2026insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 24, 2026
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Apr 2, 2025insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 25, 2025
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Apr 2, 2024insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 28, 2024
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Nov 22, 2023
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Apr 2, 2023insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 28, 2023
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Apr 2, 2022insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2022
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Apr 2, 2021insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 29, 2021
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Apr 2, 2020insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2020
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Apr 2, 2019
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Apr 2, 2019insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 2, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 29, 2018
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Mar 23, 2018
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Apr 3, 2017
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Apr 2, 2017insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 2, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 2, 2015insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2015
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Apr 2, 2014insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 27, 2014
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Apr 2, 2013insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 29, 2013
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Apr 2, 2012
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Apr 2, 2012insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 2, 2011insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2011
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Apr 10, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 2, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 29, 2010
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Apr 2, 2009insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2009
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Apr 2, 2008
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Apr 2, 2008insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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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| CALEXICO IF | CA | 148 | 15 |
| CALEXICO CA | US | 45 | 10 |
| CALEXICO EF | CA | 26 | 1 |
| CALEXICO | CA | 7 | 0 |
| CALEXICOCA | US | 3 | 0 |
| SAN LUIS AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| CALEXICO ENFORCEMENT FACILITY | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SR-7 | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SR-7 SOF SR-98 | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CHP CALEXICO SCALE | US | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 1 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.5(a) | Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC343981
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NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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240 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify CERVANTES DISTRIBUTORS INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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