FMCSA Carrier Profile
MATLOCK TRANSPORTATION INC
San Bernardino, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 12655 · MC 136814
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 15 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-136814 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
38.5% OOS · 14 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
38.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 15 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC136814
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT47600A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
12655
MC Number
MC-136814
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
February 28, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Reinstated
January 31, 2011
Annual Mileage
156,503 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
550 E Caroline St, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tracy Romero
Officer 2
Gary W Matlock
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
38.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
45.5%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 82nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
12
Total OOS Orders
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (14)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJGLDV4ELFW0340 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| June 8, 2026 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJGLDV8ELFW0292 | 0 | Clean |
| June 1, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPBA78X6GD359189 | 1 | Passed |
| April 7, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPBA78X6GD359189 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| February 9, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJGLDV8ELFW0292 | 3 | Passed |
| January 22, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJGLDV4ELFW0340 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| January 20, 2026 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49X9KJ226335 | 2 | Passed |
| January 20, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJGLD52GSHC0234 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| November 25, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKWD49X9KJ226335 | 1 | Passed |
| July 15, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGLD52GSHC0234 | 0 | Clean |
| June 25, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJGLDV4ELFW0340 | 0 | Clean |
| April 29, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGLD52GSHC0234 | 1 | 1 OOS |
Showing 12 of 14 inspection records
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA13
AZ1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
5
Tractor
5
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1UYFS24513A999203 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD52GSHC0234 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDV4ELFW0340 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148209J1525635 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1D9BG4836T1609373 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDV8ELFW0292 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1UYFS24507A140206 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1UYFS2452RA143207 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X9KJ226335 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBA78X6GD359189 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9KT360294 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 21, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 31, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 31, 2011 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 15, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 16, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 18, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 21, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 15, 2001 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 2, 2001 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 14, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 29, 2010 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 3, 2011 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| September 19, 2007 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 14, 1997 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 12, 2002 | COMMON | On Record |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 5, 2026.
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