C MERCADO TRUCKING INC
USDOT 792440 • DBA: CESARIO MERCADO • 3724 S PALOMINO PL, ONTARIO, CA, 91761
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-353529 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 8, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0159852001 | ON FILE | Sep 11, 2022 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 13 CAA001454 | ON FILE | Sep 11, 2008 | Sep 11, 2009 |
Insurance History (30 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN291812 | REPLACED | Sep 11, 2020 | Sep 11, 2022 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-017255 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2019 | Sep 11, 2020 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-016185 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2018 | Sep 11, 2019 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-015498 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2017 | Sep 11, 2018 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-014702 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2016 | Sep 11, 2017 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-013949 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2015 | Sep 11, 2016 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-013202 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2014 | Sep 11, 2015 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-012598 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2013 | Sep 11, 2014 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-012062 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2012 | Sep 11, 2013 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-011512 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2011 | Sep 11, 2012 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-011081 | CANCELLED | Dec 13, 2010 | Sep 11, 2011 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-011081 | REPLACED | Sep 11, 2010 | Dec 13, 2010 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-010572 | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2009 | Sep 11, 2010 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-010572 | CANCELLED | Sep 22, 2009 | Nov 30, 2009 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 13 CAA001454 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2008 | Sep 11, 2009 |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA0319787 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2006 | Aug 15, 2008 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CATK00075 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2005 | Mar 26, 2006 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 07488202 | REPLACED | Aug 14, 2005 | Dec 3, 2005 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT1-391-428522-024 | REPLACED | Dec 3, 2004 | Aug 14, 2005 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT0747882 | REPLACED | Aug 14, 2004 | Aug 14, 2004 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT1-391-428522-023 | CANCELLED | Aug 14, 2004 | Dec 3, 2004 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT1-391-428522-023 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2004 | Aug 14, 2004 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT1-391-428522-023 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2003 | Jul 19, 2004 |
| SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | STP12188 | CANCELLED | Feb 18, 2003 | Aug 10, 2003 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT1-391-428522-012 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2002 | Jan 20, 2003 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | TCF0115410 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2001 | Oct 18, 2002 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AHZ5629546 | CANCELLED | Jan 22, 2001 | Oct 18, 2001 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AHZ5629546 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2000 | Jan 22, 2001 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SFN 001372-1 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 1999 | Oct 18, 2000 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 5990721-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 1998 | Oct 18, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0159852001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2025 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN291812 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2022 | Sep 11, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-017255 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2020 | Sep 11, 2020 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-016185 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2019 | Sep 11, 2019 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-015498 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2018 | Sep 11, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-014702 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2017 | Sep 11, 2017 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-013949 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2016 | Sep 11, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-013202 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2015 | Sep 11, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-012598 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2014 | Sep 11, 2014 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-012062 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2013 | Sep 11, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-011512 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2012 | Sep 11, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-011081 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2011 | Sep 11, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-011081 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2010 | Dec 13, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-010572 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2010 | Sep 11, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-010572 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2009 | Nov 30, 2009 |
| CANCEL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 13 CAA001454 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2009 | Sep 11, 2009 |
| CANCEL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 13 CAA001454 | CARGO | Sep 11, 2009 | Sep 11, 2009 |
| CANCEL | WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0319787 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2008 | Aug 15, 2008 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CATK00075 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2006 | Mar 26, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 07488202 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2005 | Dec 3, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT1-391-428522-024 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2005 | Aug 14, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT1-391-428522-023 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2004 | Dec 3, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT1-391-428522-023 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2004 | Aug 14, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT0747882 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2004 | Aug 14, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT1-391-428522-023 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2004 | Jul 19, 2004 |
| CANCEL | SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | STP12188 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2003 | Aug 10, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT1-391-428522-012 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2003 | Jan 20, 2003 |
| CANCEL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | TCF0115410 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2002 | Oct 18, 2002 |
| CANCEL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AHZ5629546 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2001 | Oct 18, 2001 |
| CANCEL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AHZ5629546 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2001 | Jan 22, 2001 |
| CANCEL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | SFN 001372-1 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2000 | Oct 18, 2000 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 5990721-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 1999 | Oct 18, 1999 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-353529 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-353529 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-353529 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-353529 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-353529 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-353529 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (21 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC353529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2025 |
| MC353529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2020 |
| MC353529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2019 |
| MC353529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2018 |
| MC353529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2017 |
| MC353529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2016 |
| MC353529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2015 |
| MC353529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2014 |
| MC353529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2013 |
| MC353529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2012 |
| MC353529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2011 |
| MC353529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2010 |
| MC353529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2009 |
| MC353529 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 24, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC353529 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 18, 2008 | REVOKED | Sep 21, 2009 |
| MC353529 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 3, 2006 | REVOKED | Aug 25, 2008 |
| MC353529 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 3, 2005 | REVOKED | Apr 3, 2006 |
| MC353529 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 13, 2004 | REVOKED | Dec 13, 2004 |
| MC353529 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 21, 2004 | REVOKED | Jul 26, 2004 |
| MC353529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2003 |
| MC353529 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 24, 1999 | REVOKED | Oct 23, 2003 |
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 • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSCBB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket bracket bolts or mounting hardware | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSUJM | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any independent vertical movement between opposing yoke ends greater than 1/8 inch with hand pressure only. | 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:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BRMMCHE | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
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 (12 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDUSTRY | 34.003288/ -117.941556 | ...FG8384 | C MERCADO TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 15, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 1999 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events