CERVANTES DISTRIBUTORS INC
USDOT 764347 • 531 CLARA NOFAL RD SUITE 100, CALEXICO, CA, 92231
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-62312-08 | ON FILE | Apr 2, 2025 | Apr 2, 2026 |
Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-62312-07 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2024 | Apr 2, 2025 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-62312-06 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2023 | Apr 2, 2024 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-62312-05 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2022 | Apr 2, 2023 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-62312-04 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2021 | Apr 2, 2022 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-62312-03 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2020 | Apr 2, 2021 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-62312-02 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2019 | Apr 2, 2020 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-62312-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2018 | Apr 2, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0001500-10229 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2017 | Apr 2, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0001500-10114 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2016 | Apr 2, 2017 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0001400-10077 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2015 | Apr 2, 2016 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-541873 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2014 | Apr 2, 2015 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-541873 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2013 | Apr 2, 2014 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-541873 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2012 | Apr 2, 2013 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-541873 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2011 | Apr 2, 2012 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-541873 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2010 | Apr 2, 2011 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-541873 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2009 | Apr 2, 2010 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-541873 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2009 | Apr 10, 2010 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAP3-541873 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2008 | Apr 2, 2009 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAP3-541873 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2007 | Apr 2, 2008 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAP3-541873 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2006 | Apr 2, 2007 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAP3-541873 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2005 | Apr 2, 2006 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAP3-541873 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2004 | Apr 2, 2005 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAP3-541873 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2004 | Apr 6, 2005 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAP3-541873 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2003 | Apr 2, 2004 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAP3-541873 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2003 | Apr 11, 2004 |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01CG145515-10 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 2002 | Apr 2, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62312-08 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62312-07 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62312-06 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2024 | Apr 2, 2024 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62312-05 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2023 | Apr 2, 2023 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62312-04 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2022 | Apr 2, 2022 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62312-03 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62312-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2020 | Apr 2, 2020 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-62312-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2019 | Apr 2, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0001500-10229 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2018 | Apr 2, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0001500-10114 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2017 | Apr 2, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0001400-10077 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2016 | Apr 2, 2016 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2015 | Apr 2, 2015 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2014 | Apr 2, 2014 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2013 | Apr 2, 2013 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2012 | Apr 2, 2012 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2011 | Apr 2, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2010 | Apr 10, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2010 | Apr 2, 2010 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAP3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2009 | Apr 2, 2009 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAP3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2008 | Apr 2, 2008 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAP3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2007 | Apr 2, 2007 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAP3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2006 | Apr 2, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAP3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2005 | Apr 6, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAP3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2005 | Apr 2, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAP3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2004 | Apr 11, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAP3-541873 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2004 | Apr 2, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01CG145515-10 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2003 | Apr 2, 2003 |
Authority Action History (34 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC343981 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2026 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2026 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2025 |
| MC343981 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2025 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2024 |
| MC343981 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2024 |
| MC343981 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2023 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2023 |
| MC343981 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2023 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2023 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2022 |
| MC343981 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2022 |
| MC343981 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2021 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2021 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2020 |
| MC343981 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2020 |
| MC343981 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2019 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2019 |
| MC343981 | ENTERPRISE | GRANTED | Mar 29, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2018 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2017 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2015 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2014 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2013 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2012 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2011 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2010 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2009 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2008 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2007 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2006 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2005 |
| MC343981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2004 |
| MC343981 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 7, 2002 | — | 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
3 states • 233 inspections
Violation Summary (89 violations from latest 100 of 233 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 10 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. | 5 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 4 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 2 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSCBB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket bracket bolts or mounting hardware | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSEF | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any loose broken or missing end fitting fastener | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (233 inspections)
Showing 50 of 233
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2011 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events