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SAMUEL G CARDENAS
DBA: Cardenas Trucking
Orosi, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1016756 · MC 427404
No Safety Rating
Active 16 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 2007
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-427404 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 16 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on August 26, 2010; first granted July 27, 2007 (19 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC427404
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP20018A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1016756
MC Number
MC-427404
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 30, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 3, 2002
Authority First Granted
July 27, 2007
Authority Reinstated
August 26, 2010
Annual Mileage
62,159 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Orosi, CA
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceGrain/Feed
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
2023
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1D9BG482711208368 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR1CSBF6560 | 2 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2026 | 7010002397 | TONOPAH AZ | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
1FUJGLDR1CSBF6560 1D9BG482711208368 |
CA WP56254 CA 4AB3995 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 16, 2024 | NC43008576 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF, CA | I | 3 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
1FUJGLDR1CSBF6560 1D9BG482711208368 |
CA WP56254 CA 4AB3995 |
| 393.9BRKLAMP | OOSInoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | 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 | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 16, 2024 | UD7O002607 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF, CA | I | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
1FUJGLDR1CSBF6560 1D9BG482711208368 |
CA WP56254 CA 4AB3995 |
| December 21, 2023 | XE01600157 | WADDELL AZ | II | 8 | — | PRINSCO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
1FUJGLDR1CSBF6560 1D9BG482711208368 |
CA WP56254 CA 4AB3995 |
| 393.87A-FPLA | Flag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required | Warning Flags | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LPL | Lighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PRINSCO | 1 | December 21, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 27, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 21, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 26, 2010 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 23, 2010 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| July 27, 2007 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 8, 2002 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2015 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 23, 2009 | COMMON | On Record |
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