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FRESH LINK LOGISTICS LLC
Gardena, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1004440 · MC 951076
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-951076 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
21.9% OOS · 41 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 26.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 41 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC951076
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 2547877001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1004440
MC Number
MC-951076
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
August 30, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 13, 2002
Authority Reinstated
June 5, 2023
Annual Mileage
768,359 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
14805 S San Pedro St, Gardena, CA 90247
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Carlos Castaneda
Officer 2
Emelio Castaneda
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatGarbage/Refuse
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
21.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
32 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
26.1%
Driver OOS Rate
5.0%
Ranks in the 67th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
41
Driver Inspections
26
Vehicle Inspections
30
Total OOS Orders
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate26.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (5.4pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (41)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2026 | NCGL006307 | CA, CA | II | 5 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9TH9DN565377 |
CA 8188R2 |
| 393.106D-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| June 27, 2026 | UG3G001934 | CA, CA | I | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT3GDHH8932 |
CA 66967X2 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 6, 2026 | UGWL001295 | CA, CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X7LD709198 1UYVS2531P6798743 |
CA XP70699 CA 4WV3348 |
| May 28, 2026 | UG3G001858 | CA, CA | I | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT5HDHN2144 |
CA 26741A3 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| May 20, 2026 | UGIG000503 | CA, CA | II | — | — | FFF FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X6LD709211 1UYVS2535L6861921 |
CA XP66890 CA ED10P89 |
| May 12, 2026 | 4016002583 | MARSING ID | I | 5 | 1 | FRESHLINK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X0PD837255 1UYVS2532DU435441 |
CA ZP45865 CA 4PN4048 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 30, 2026 | UFUH001224 | W/B PERALTA SCALE, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JTXF4S56013 |
CA 49177Z3 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| April 23, 2026 | UFGT007817 | I-5 SB SOF ROXFORD TRUCK RTE, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBD49X1LD709200 |
CA XP70657 |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| April 15, 2026 | UF2W001777 | CONEJO IF, CA | II | 2 | — | RIO FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR7PSUM2042 1UYVS2535HU780307 |
CA YP94801 CA 4VU7502 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 18, 2026 | UGIG000321 | BISHOP SCALES, CA | II | — | — | FIELD FRESH FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X7LD709198 1UYVS2534DU435442 |
CA XP70699 CA 4PN4046 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| FFF FARMS | 5 | May 20, 2026 |
| ZADA FRESH FARMS | 2 | July 31, 2024 |
| RIO FARMS | 1 | April 15, 2026 |
| FIELD FRESH FARMS | 1 | March 18, 2026 |
| FFF FRAMS | 1 | January 22, 2026 |
| LINEAGE | 1 | April 17, 2025 |
| ZEDA FRESH FARMS | 1 | November 27, 2024 |
| TELESIS ONION CO. | 1 | July 4, 2024 |
| B & P PACKING CO. | 1 | December 29, 2023 |
| FRESK LINK | 1 | September 26, 2023 |
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
12 of 23 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 32 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 32 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 32 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 32 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA32
AZ1
ID1
NM1
NV1
OR1
Fleet & Equipment (27)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 28 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
12
Tractor
10
Truck
3
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7PSUM2042 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531P6798743 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532DU435441 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535HU780307 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1LD709200 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7LD709198 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3FD256302 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT5HDHN2144 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JTXF4S56013 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531FU239011 | 2 | — |
Show all 27 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534DU435442 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535L6861921 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539J2140604 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0PD837255 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6LD709211 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1PSUL9444 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2PSUM2272 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT3GDHH8932 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT8GDHJ0145 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH9DN565377 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531BU214331 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531FU376935 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25343U119408 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538DU435444 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5LD709197 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Straight Truck | 3AKJHHDR1PSNL9444 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2533P8792909 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 13, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 6, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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