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R ESPINOZA TRUCKING INC
Bakersfield, CA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 77% 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 1452953 · MC 549688
Satisfactory
Active 19 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 2006
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-549688 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
35.3% OOS · 31 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 77% 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 19 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on April 2, 2007; first granted February 10, 2006 (20 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 31 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC549688
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP91169A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1452953
MC Number
MC-549688
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 19, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 18, 2006
Authority First Granted
February 10, 2006
Authority Reinstated
April 2, 2007
Annual Mileage
1,051,476 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
10520 South Fairfax Road, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rodrigo Espinoza
Cargo Types
Liquids/GasesChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
31
Driver Inspections
20
Vehicle Inspections
26
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance34
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
35.3% of 17 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
77th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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 16 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2026 | CA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 18, 2026 | CA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA26
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
12
Tank
9
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDV7ESFK6975 | 5 | 2 |
| 2002 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA1432421025854 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV6JSJH8523 | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA1432X71031990 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADP8X2DJ348048 | 3 | 1 |
| Boyd | Semi-trailer | 1B9261440G0008031 | 2 | 2 |
| Beal | Semi-trailer | 1BN2T4022GP17974C | 2 | — |
| 2008 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA1432081032681 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA1432941027702 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 45 ft | 1PMA1452911024775 | 2 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMA24428B1005621 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDV8FSFZ8463 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG9GSHV7127 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8LSLZ7929 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR5BLBA6561 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDV6ELFS4732 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA1432281032682 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA1432981033814 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Ste | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T0422030017055 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEBG0FDGL0703 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV0ESFX5997 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDVXESFW0911 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3KSKP8314 | 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 (31)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | UDP0006989 | CA, CA | II | 4 | — | WORLD OIL ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HEIL |
3AKJHHDR8LSLZ7929 5HTAM442657H68767 |
CA 9H18211 CA 4MP8653 |
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 31, 2026 | UDQ3002722 | CA, CA | III | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BOYD |
3AKJGHDV7ESFK6975 1B9261440G0008031 |
CA 9G47562 CA 4RW4864 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.8D2-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include total miles driven for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D2-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include total miles driven for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D2-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include total miles driven for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D2-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include total miles driven for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| August 12, 2026 | NDE9009264 | CA, CA | I | 3 | — | WORLD OIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
3AKJHHDR8LSLZ7929 1PMA24428B1005621 |
CA 9H18211 CA 4JL1964 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | NE3R003598 | CA, CA | I | — | — | WORLD OIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
3AKJHLDV3KSKP8314 1PMA1452911024775 |
CA 9H31714 CA 4HG7552 |
| August 5, 2026 | NFFX001868 | CA, CA | II | 3 | 1 | CENTINIAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
3AKJGBDV6JSJH8523 1PMA1432421025854 |
CA 9G54665 CA 4WV1483 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| April 29, 2026 | NE46006046 | CA, CA | II | — | — | CENTENNIAL ASPHALT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
3AKJGBDV6JSJH8523 1PMA1432421025854 |
CA 9G54665 CA 4WV1483 |
| February 27, 2026 | NBEV007249 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | II | 1 | 1 | WORLD OIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
3AKJGEDVXESFW0911 1PMA24428B1005621 |
CA 9G87729 CA 4JL1964 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 23, 2026 | NBEV007227 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | II | — | — | CENTENNIAL ASPHALT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
3AKJGEDV0ESFX5997 1PMA1432X71031990 |
CA 9G87745 CA 4RM5328 |
| December 5, 2025 | UECE007884 | I-5 SB TO TWIN CITIES, CA | III | 5 | 1 | WORLD OIL ENVIRONMENTAL SVC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BOYD |
3AKJGHDV7ESFK6975 1B9261440G0008031 |
CA 9G47562 CA 4RW4864 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| September 16, 2025 | UEGM000422 | I-5 (S/B) S/OF SR-269, CA | III | 2 | 1 | WORLD OIL ENVIRON. SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BOYD |
3AKJGHDV7ESFK6975 1B9261440G0008031 |
CA 9G47562 CA 4RW4864 |
| 395.8F1-HOSM | OOSHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WORLD OIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | 4 | August 12, 2026 |
| CENTENNIAL ASPHALT | 4 | April 29, 2026 |
| WORLD OIL RECYCLING | 2 | August 28, 2025 |
| WORLD OIL | 2 | April 25, 2025 |
| WORLD OIL ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS | 1 | September 14, 2026 |
| CENTINIAL | 1 | August 5, 2026 |
| WORLD OIL ENVIRONMENTAL SVC | 1 | December 5, 2025 |
| WORLD OIL ENVIRON. SERVICES | 1 | September 16, 2025 |
| KERN ENERGY | 1 | July 10, 2025 |
| GRANITE CO. | 1 | April 22, 2025 |
| WORLD EVVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | 1 | February 14, 2025 |
| SAN JOAQUIN REFINING | 1 | January 10, 2025 |
7 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 6, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 1, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 7, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 31, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 5, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 2, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 29, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 10, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 28, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 7, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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