C MERCADO TRUCKING INC

USDOT 792440 • DBA: CESARIO MERCADO • 3724 S PALOMINO PL, ONTARIO, CA, 91761

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
792,440
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
9094615744
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
MCS-150 Mileage
130,000
Physical Address
3724 S PALOMINO PL, ONTARIO, CA, 91761
Mailing Address
3724 PALOMINO PL, ONTARIO, CA, 91761
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 16.7%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 10.0 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Sep 11, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-353529ACTIVEUnknownSep 8, 2025

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0159852001ON FILESep 11, 2022Sep 11, 2025
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.CARGO13 CAA001454ON FILESep 11, 2008Sep 11, 2009

Insurance History (30 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (30 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN291812REPLACEDSep 11, 2020Sep 11, 2022
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTP-017255CANCELLEDSep 11, 2019Sep 11, 2020
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTP-016185CANCELLEDSep 11, 2018Sep 11, 2019
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTP-015498CANCELLEDSep 11, 2017Sep 11, 2018
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTP-014702CANCELLEDSep 11, 2016Sep 11, 2017
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTP-013949CANCELLEDSep 11, 2015Sep 11, 2016
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTP-013202CANCELLEDSep 11, 2014Sep 11, 2015
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTP-012598CANCELLEDSep 11, 2013Sep 11, 2014
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTP-012062CANCELLEDSep 11, 2012Sep 11, 2013
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTP-011512CANCELLEDSep 11, 2011Sep 11, 2012
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTP-011081CANCELLEDDec 13, 2010Sep 11, 2011
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTP-011081REPLACEDSep 11, 2010Dec 13, 2010
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTP-010572CANCELLEDNov 30, 2009Sep 11, 2010
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTP-010572CANCELLEDSep 22, 2009Nov 30, 2009
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary13 CAA001454CANCELLEDSep 11, 2008Sep 11, 2009
WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA0319787CANCELLEDOct 2, 2006Aug 15, 2008
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCATK00075CANCELLEDDec 3, 2005Mar 26, 2006
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIABIPD/PrimarySFT 07488202REPLACEDAug 14, 2005Dec 3, 2005
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAT1-391-428522-024REPLACEDDec 3, 2004Aug 14, 2005
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIABIPD/PrimarySFT0747882REPLACEDAug 14, 2004Aug 14, 2004
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAT1-391-428522-023CANCELLEDAug 14, 2004Dec 3, 2004
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAT1-391-428522-023REPLACEDJul 19, 2004Aug 14, 2004
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAT1-391-428522-023CANCELLEDDec 3, 2003Jul 19, 2004
SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySTP12188CANCELLEDFeb 18, 2003Aug 10, 2003
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAT1-391-428522-012CANCELLEDOct 19, 2002Jan 20, 2003
RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryTCF0115410CANCELLEDOct 18, 2001Oct 18, 2002
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAHZ5629546CANCELLEDJan 22, 2001Oct 18, 2001
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAHZ5629546CANCELLEDOct 18, 2000Jan 22, 2001
RLI INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySFN 001372-1CANCELLEDOct 15, 1999Oct 18, 2000
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIABIPD/PrimarySFT 5990721-01CANCELLEDOct 18, 1998Oct 18, 1999

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0159852001BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2025Sep 11, 2025
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN291812BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2022Sep 11, 2022
CANCELCRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYCTP-017255BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2020Sep 11, 2020
CANCELCRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYCTP-016185BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2019Sep 11, 2019
CANCELCRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYCTP-015498BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2018Sep 11, 2018
CANCELCRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYCTP-014702BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2017Sep 11, 2017
CANCELCRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYCTP-013949BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2016Sep 11, 2016
CANCELCRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYCTP-013202BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2015Sep 11, 2015
CANCELCRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYCTP-012598BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2014Sep 11, 2014
CANCELCRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYCTP-012062BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2013Sep 11, 2013
CANCELCRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYCTP-011512BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2012Sep 11, 2012
CANCELCRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYCTP-011081BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2011Sep 11, 2011
TERM/REPLCRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYCTP-011081BIPD/PrimaryDec 13, 2010Dec 13, 2010
CANCELCRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYCTP-010572BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2010Sep 11, 2010
CANCELCRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYCTP-010572BIPD/PrimaryNov 30, 2009Nov 30, 2009
CANCELREDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.13 CAA001454BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2009Sep 11, 2009
CANCELREDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.13 CAA001454CARGOSep 11, 2009Sep 11, 2009
CANCELWILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.CA0319787BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2008Aug 15, 2008
CANCELUNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANYCATK00075BIPD/PrimaryMar 26, 2006Mar 26, 2006
TERM/REPLTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIASFT 07488202BIPD/PrimaryDec 3, 2005Dec 3, 2005
TERM/REPLLIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.AT1-391-428522-024BIPD/PrimaryAug 14, 2005Aug 14, 2005
CANCELLIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.AT1-391-428522-023BIPD/PrimaryDec 3, 2004Dec 3, 2004
TERM/REPLLIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.AT1-391-428522-023BIPD/PrimaryAug 14, 2004Aug 14, 2004
TERM/REPLTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIASFT0747882BIPD/PrimaryAug 14, 2004Aug 14, 2004
CANCELLIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.AT1-391-428522-023BIPD/PrimaryJul 19, 2004Jul 19, 2004
CANCELSUTTER INSURANCE COMPANYSTP12188BIPD/PrimaryAug 10, 2003Aug 10, 2003
CANCELLIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.AT1-391-428522-012BIPD/PrimaryJan 20, 2003Jan 20, 2003
CANCELRANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.TCF0115410BIPD/PrimaryOct 18, 2002Oct 18, 2002
CANCELHANOVER INSURANCE CO.AHZ5629546BIPD/PrimaryOct 18, 2001Oct 18, 2001
CANCELHANOVER INSURANCE CO.AHZ5629546BIPD/PrimaryJan 22, 2001Jan 22, 2001
CANCELRLI INSURANCE COMPANYSFN 001372-1BIPD/PrimaryOct 18, 2000Oct 18, 2000
CANCELTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIASFT 5990721-01BIPD/PrimaryOct 18, 1999Oct 18, 1999

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-353529INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-353529INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-353529INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-353529INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-353529INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-353529INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (21 events)

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Authority Action History (21 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC353529CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 15, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 8, 2025
MC353529CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 17, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 9, 2020
MC353529CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 15, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 6, 2019
MC353529CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 15, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 10, 2018
MC353529CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 15, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 5, 2017
MC353529CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 15, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 1, 2016
MC353529CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 17, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 2, 2015
MC353529CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 15, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 8, 2014
MC353529CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 15, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 12, 2013
MC353529CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 15, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 12, 2012
MC353529CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 15, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 12, 2011
MC353529CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 16, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 13, 2010
MC353529CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 3, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 12, 2009
MC353529MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDSep 24, 2009Unknown
MC353529MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDSep 18, 2008REVOKEDSep 21, 2009
MC353529MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDOct 3, 2006REVOKEDAug 25, 2008
MC353529MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJan 3, 2005REVOKEDApr 3, 2006
MC353529MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDAug 13, 2004REVOKEDDec 13, 2004
MC353529MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJan 21, 2004REVOKEDJul 26, 2004
MC353529CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 14, 2003DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 26, 2003
MC353529MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMar 24, 1999REVOKEDOct 23, 2003

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
12
Violations
27
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
25.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
16.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 12 of 12 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state12 inspections

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Violation Summary (27 violations from 12 inspections)

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Violation Summary (27 violations from 12 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B4Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSCBBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket bracket bolts or mounting hardware11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSUJMDriveline/Driveshaft - Any independent vertical movement between opposing yoke ends greater than 1/8 inch with hand pressure only.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47D2-BRMMCHEBrake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIADInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general117Driver Fitness

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+1.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
16.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+10.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.25vs nat'l 1.80
+0.45 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

9 total · 33.3% OOS
2024-052026-01
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 26, 2023CATOW00INDUSTRY34.003288/ -117.941556...FG8384C MERCADO TRUCKING INC
Sep 15, 2016CAINJURY01
Feb 12, 1999CATOW00

Compliance Timeline

36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Sep 11, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 8, 2025
Authority
Jun 26, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 11, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 15, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 11, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 13, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 30, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Aug 15, 2008
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 26, 2006
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 3, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA • BIPD/Primary
Aug 14, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 3, 2004
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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