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TAPIA TRANSPORTS LLC
Gardena, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1312014 · MC 1514658
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1514658 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Knight Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1514658
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy KSEC0000030-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1312014
MC Number
MC-1514658
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 13, 2004
Authority Granted
March 10, 2023
Annual Mileage
65,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
14807 Berendo Ave Unit A, Gardena, CA 90247
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jose Luis Verduzco Tapia
Cargo Types
General FreightIntermodal
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
13
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance36
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
33.3% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
5 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA9
AZ4
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Container Chassis
8
Tractor
3
Dry Van
1
Semi-trailer
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR1GLHF6687 | 6 | 2 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1FN187409 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXLN813995 | 2 | 1 |
| Hercules | Semi-trailer | 1AJC4020XL1009387 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Monon | Container Chassis · 48 ft | 1NNC04829SM269332 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Monon | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 1NNC05321TM287130 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 3H3C402K4RJ132175 | 1 | — |
| 1993 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 49 ft | 3H3C492S7PT491994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7VT038046 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cimc | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 57VAA4134P2000180 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Isuzu NPR | Truck · Class 3 | JALB4B16367026201 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 40 ft | LJRC4026741008219 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41375C1007890 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 54 ft | LJRC54261F1007915 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | 25FX001505 | ST. GEORGE UT | I | 5 | 1 | FREIGHT MANAGEMENT | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER UNKNOWN |
1FUJGLDR1GLHF6687 7SPCC4133TN000907 |
CA ZP16016 TN 632542T |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| June 23, 2026 | XG09710360 | FREDONIA AZ | I | 2 | — | TAPIA TRANSPORTS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HERCULES |
3HSDZAPRXLN813995 1AJC4020XL1009387 |
CA ZP46234 TN T532844 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| November 20, 2025 | 6040001705 | EHRENBERG AZ | II | 3 | — | ALLEN LUND COMPANY INC. | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR1GLHF6687 3H3C402K4RJ132175 |
CA ZP16016 TN 381206T |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 10, 2025 | 7035000920 | TONOPAH AZ | II | 6 | — | APM TERMINAL | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC |
1FUJGLDR1GLHF6687 57VAA4134P2000180 |
CA ZP16016 CA 395400T |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| September 12, 2025 | ND7U008123 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF, CA | I | 6 | 3 | KNIGHT | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
INTERNATIONAL CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
3HSDZAPRXLN813995 LJRC41375C1007890 |
CA ZP46234 IN P341806 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207C-SSLMS | OOSSuspension - A spring leaf is missing or separated | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 24, 2025 | NDVQ005149 | CARSON PLATFORM SCALES, CA | I | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EH1FN187409 |
CA 9G47539 |
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| May 23, 2025 | UEG9002025 | SAN BERNARDINO, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH1FN187409 3H3V532C7VT038046 |
CA 9G47539 CA 4KP5513 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| January 31, 2025 | 7010000897 | BUCKEYE AZ | III | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMIC |
1FUJGLDR1GLHF6687 LJRC46261H1010296 |
CA ZP16016 TN U724185 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 390.17 | Carrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain | |||||||||
| September 21, 2024 | UEWM001877 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1FUJGLDR1GLHF6687 LJRC54261F1007915 |
CA ZP16016 OK 3215KJ |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 18, 2024 | NCVH006053 | SAN ONOFRE IF, CA | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR1GLHF6687 3H3C492S7PT491994 |
CA ZP16016 TN U885605 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHT MANAGEMENT | 1 | October 1, 2026 |
| ALLEN LUND COMPANY INC. | 1 | November 20, 2025 |
| APM TERMINAL | 1 | November 10, 2025 |
| KNIGHT | 1 | September 12, 2025 |
| GAL GROUP/PIONEER PACKAGING | 1 | July 11, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 10, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 10, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 10, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 10, 2023 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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