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OST TRUCKS AND CRANES INC
DBA: Oilfield Service & Truckingost Trucking
Ventura, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 12693 · MC 134609
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-134609 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
21.2% OOS · 69 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $0
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 18.9% — below the 20.7% national average
- 69 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC134609
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy DLJ-CP-00000051-00
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy DLJ-EX-00000298-00
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy SCR 0000536-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$6,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
12693
MC Number
MC-134609
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Reinstated
May 11, 2021
Annual Mileage
1,250,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2951 N Ventura Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
L Dennis Zermeno
Officer 2
Chris Lang
Cargo Types
General FreightDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsChemicalsWater/Well
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
69
Driver Inspections
44
Vehicle Inspections
53
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate18.9% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
21.2% of 52 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
65th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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 in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
10 of 38 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 52 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 52 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 52 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 52 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA58
OR1
Fleet & Equipment (63)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~27
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~36
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
21
Semi-trailer
19
Flatbed
13
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Pole Trailer
2
Truck
2
Dry Van
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD40X4LD715351 | 5 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT3MED10242 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD40X0JD481480 | 4 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD40X8DD209034 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X5FJ436960 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD40XXDD178322 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD40X5FD256254 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD40X6LD715352 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD40X7FD256255 | 3 | 1 |
| Aztc | Semi-trailer | 1AZBM2A11B1011848 | 2 | — |
Show all 63 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coza | Semi-trailer | 1C9G42204F1167180 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Fruehuaf | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1JJF452F5XS571597 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1UYFS2453SA590201 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40XXLJ383772 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD40X1LD687720 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD40XXKD275410 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTD40X7CD146574 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD40X2DD209031 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD40X4DD209032 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD40XXRD674250 | 2 | — |
| Trim | Semi-trailer | A60799 | 2 | 1 |
| Lela | Pole Trailer | TD18DST9684 | 2 | — |
| Trim | Semi-trailer | V50934 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 45 ft | 13N145306S1565895 | 1 | 1 |
| Boza | Semi-trailer | 1B92M4437VA460256 | 1 | — |
| Coza | Semi-trailer | 1C9G44206W1167029 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Cozad Trailer Sales | Flatbed · 44 ft | 1C9GL442911772009 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X4GT7DEB31580 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5GT0LED61790 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9620HB151103 | 1 | — |
| Frue | — | 1H2P04823SW024201 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Fruehuaf | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1JJF452FXXS628411 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1L01B4526T1122863 | 1 | 1 |
| Lufk | Semi-trailer | 1L0AB4520T1122857 | 1 | 1 |
| Murt | Semi-trailer | 1M9G44208XA056941 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL70X0KD266570 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL70X4KD266572 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820221069140 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820831069676 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1UYFS2451RA030302 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1UYFS2455SA590202 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1UYFS2457SA506901 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1UYFS2457XA700903 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTD40X4CD144099 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTD40X7DD178328 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTD40XXCD143250 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTD70X3CD162756 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD40X6DD209033 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD40X1KD275359 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Featherlite Trailers | Trailer (type not listed) · 45 ft | 4FGL45205SA476036 | 1 | — |
| 2008 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 46 ft | 4U3B046308L008553 | 1 | — |
| 2009 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3B048389L009514 | 1 | — |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 5JYFB4828KED10635 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 7L02943003 | 1 | — |
| Trlmo | Semi-trailer | A60800 | 1 | 1 |
| Trim | Semi-trailer | AA720526 | 1 | — |
| Trlmo | Semi-trailer | AA720563 | 1 | — |
| Hmde | Pole Trailer | CA388299 | 1 | — |
| Lodc | Semi-trailer | CJ781858 | 1 | — |
| Trim | Semi-trailer | S50415 | 1 | — |
| Trim | Semi-trailer | S50744 | 1 | 1 |
| Trao | Semi-trailer | TC15222 | 1 | — |
| Trim | Semi-trailer | V51598 | 1 | 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 (69)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | NDUF007815 | CA, CA | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GT3MED10242 |
CA 03427K3 |
| September 2, 2026 | NBYQ009740 | CA, CA | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HOBB |
1XPTD40XXCD143250 FHZ932417 |
CA 9D02333 CA 4BD1592 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 26, 2026 | NC0Q004862 | CA, CA | II | — | — | EDISON MATERIAL SUPPLY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORS |
1XPXD40X5FD256254 5JYFB4828KED10635 |
CA 9D92662 CA 4RV4307 |
| June 17, 2026 | NBEV007621 | CA, CA | II | 1 | 1 | OST TRUCK AND CRANES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRIM |
1XPWD40X8DD209034 S50744 |
CA 9E86061 CA 4DK3254 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 17, 2026 | UDLD002832 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GT3MED10242 |
CA 03427K3 |
| June 16, 2026 | UF7N001543 | CA, CA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GT3MED10242 |
CA 03427K3 |
| May 14, 2026 | NECK004305 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FEATHERLITE TRAILERS |
1XPWD40X2DD209031 4FGL45205SA476036 |
CA 9E86059 CA 4KB7699 |
| May 12, 2026 | UF0O001419 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH AZTC |
1XKZD40XXLJ383772 1AZBM2A11B1011848 |
CA 9F57898 CA 4TT6310 |
| May 5, 2026 | NDOG007302 | CA, CA | III | — | — | SABLE OFFSHORE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPCD40X0JD481480 1UYFS2457SA506901 |
CA 9G07165 CA 4KM9878 |
| April 23, 2026 | UESX003508 | SR-43 S/B, JSO STOCKDALE, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPXD40X7FD256255 |
CA 9F90825 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MTS SOLUTIONS, LLC | 4 | October 28, 2025 |
| TRB OILFIELD SERVICES | 2 | November 18, 2025 |
| EDISON MATERIAL SUPPLY | 1 | June 26, 2026 |
| OST TRUCK AND CRANES | 1 | June 17, 2026 |
| SABLE OFFSHORE | 1 | May 5, 2026 |
| MIDWEST HOSE &SPECIALTY | 1 | November 17, 2025 |
| US NAVY | 1 | November 6, 2025 |
| TRYAD | 1 | August 20, 2025 |
| SUN COAST MATERIALS | 1 | May 30, 2025 |
| GEO DRILLING FLUIDS | 1 | March 8, 2025 |
| AERA ENERGY | 1 | July 8, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 7, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 1, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 3, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 12, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 23, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 22, 2004 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 26, 2001 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 1, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 20, 1995 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2021 | Cargo | On file |
| April 1, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 5, 2021 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 20, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 8, 1994 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 9, 1994 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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