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M & A TRANSPORTATION INC
Lynwood, CA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1433686 · MC 541663
Satisfactory
Active 10 months · first granted 2006
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-541663 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Trailblazers Insurance Company Inc A Rrg
Safety
Satisfactory
42.9% OOS · 22 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% 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 10 months since reinstatement on December 19, 2025; first granted January 11, 2006 (20 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on February 19, 2008 (Unsatisfactory = Unfit) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 22 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC541663
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy STB03460
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1433686
MC Number
MC-541663
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 22, 2023
FMCSA Registration
November 9, 2005
Authority First Granted
January 11, 2006
Authority Reinstated
December 19, 2025
Annual Mileage
85,000 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
3941 Carlin Ave, Lynwood, CA 90262
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Miguel Angel Mendoza Diaz
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
22
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
15
Out-of-Service Violations
18
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service13
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
42.9% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th 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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2024 | CA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA8
WA4
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Dry Van
6
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD67FLGL3629 | 4 | 2 |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25356U771510 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536AU052209 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD59FLGB2817 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR4NLMZ4852 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCSEB1YPF36563 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06217W702139 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621FW701202 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538AU894503 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538BU053816 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X7BJ291632 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49XXDJ344066 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5JJ190148 | 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 (22)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2026 | 2172000665 | RIDGEFIELD WA | III | 1 | — | MCLANE GROCERY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH NAT |
1FUJGLD67FLGL3629 1JJV532W48L026922 |
CA ZP30852 CA 4MZ4286 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| October 1, 2026 | NEZF004930 | CA, CA | II | — | — | FIRST FRUITS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WANC |
1FUJHHDR4NLMZ4852 1JJV532W48L026922 |
CA ZP30855 CA 4MZ4286 |
| July 21, 2026 | NECL004622 | CA, CA | II | — | — | LINEAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHDR4NLMZ4852 1UYVS2536AU052209 |
CA ZP30855 CA 4UG1951 |
| May 27, 2026 | UCUI010640 | CA, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLD59FLGB2817 1UYVS2538AU894503 |
CA ZP30860 CA 4SP2931 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| September 18, 2025 | 0863001713 | ARLINGTON WA | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLD67FLGL3629 1UYVS2538BU053816 |
CA ZP30852 CA 4LD4133 |
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 9, 2025 | UDDI002221 | RED BLUFF AREA, CA | II | 4 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X5JJ190148 1UYVS2536AU052209 |
CA ZP30854 CA 4UG1951 |
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTSM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| February 25, 2025 | 2144000317 | ELLENSBURG WA | II | 2 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLD67FLGL3629 1UYVS25356U771510 |
CA 9G62155 CA 4FR2649 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| February 21, 2025 | 0001373204 | I-90 MP 35, WA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGLD67FLGL3629 1GRAA0621FW701202 |
CA 9G62155 CA 4TX6989 |
| 392.2LV | Lane Restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| November 28, 2024 | UDFU003750 | S/B US 97 N/ OF BIG SPRINGS RD, CA | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLD67FLGL3629 1UYVS25356U771510 |
CA 9G62155 CA 4FR2649 |
| 393.45B2-B-VAC | OOSBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| July 23, 2024 | 0905000156 | GOLDENDALE WA | II | 7 | 1 | LIBERTY FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKAD49X7BJ291632 1GRAA06217W702139 |
CA WP89962 CA 4RJ7663 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.86A1-RIG | Rear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate or missing. | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| STEMILT GROWERS | 2 | November 8, 2023 |
| MCLANE GROCERY | 1 | October 12, 2026 |
| FIRST FRUITS | 1 | October 1, 2026 |
| LINEAGE | 1 | July 21, 2026 |
| LIBERTY FOODS | 1 | July 23, 2024 |
| IMCD US LLC | 1 | July 22, 2024 |
| CAL FARMS | 1 | July 11, 2024 |
| DESERT RIDGE PACKAGING | 1 | March 29, 2024 |
| ORNUA IRISH DAIRY | 1 | February 21, 2024 |
| UNITED STATES COLD STORAGE LP | 1 | January 25, 2024 |
| CALI BAMBOO C/O LOGISTICS PLUS | 1 | November 20, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 1, 2025 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| September 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 25, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 27, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 17, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 4, 2025 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| December 2, 2024 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| December 4, 2018 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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