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TAVARES TRANSPORTATION INC
Salinas, CA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
51.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 97% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 14.3% of 21 driver inspections — higher than 83% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1456085
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
51.1% OOS · 69 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
51.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 97% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 14.3% of 21 driver inspections — higher than 83% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Driver out-of-service rate 14.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 48.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 69 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1456085
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 25, 2006
Annual Mileage
461,736 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
600 Work St Unit A, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Pedro Tavares
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
69
Driver Inspections
40
Vehicle Inspections
48
Out-of-Service Violations
44
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance126
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service10
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate48.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (27.7pp higher)
51.1% of 47 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
97th 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
30 of 43 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 43 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 43 inspections
Driver Fitness
6 of 43 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 43 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 25, 2025 | CA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA58
AZ4
US1
Fleet & Equipment (28)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 25 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
12
Tractor
11
Truck
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X8NM136716 | 11 | 5 |
| 2020 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6XXLM385032 | 8 | 2 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6MJ435415 | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG8FLGG7814 | 6 | 3 |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W56L002898 | 5 | 3 |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535AU060012 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X1LM385033 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG0FLGG7810 | 3 | — |
| 1994 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9628RW076001 | 3 | 1 |
| 2028 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2488WU429501 | 3 | 1 |
Show all 28 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25366U889002 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XAU854410 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0NSNB7382 | 3 | 3 |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W36L003001 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25379U683403 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3MJ435386 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7LD709203 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD59FSFN2918 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC7KDKT3906 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC9KDKT3907 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W36L953035 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531EU797908 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25346U889001 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GU505034 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5MJ435406 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG4FSGA6612 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3MSMT8971 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9KSKM4927 | 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 22, 2026 | NCCL008071 | CA, CA | II | 4 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X8NM136716 |
CA 20439N3 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| September 6, 2026 | UEWR000168 | CA, CA | III | 5 | 2 | NATURIPE FARMS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR9KSKM4927 1UYVS2535AU060012 |
CA 9E82323 CA 4RA3732 |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | NCCL007942 | CA, CA | II | 5 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X8NM136716 |
CA 20439N3 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | UFCF000918 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X8NM136716 |
CA 20439N3 |
| July 14, 2026 | NCPN008168 | CA, CA | I | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X8NM136716 |
CA 20439N3 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| July 14, 2026 | N8MC011558 | CA, CA | III | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X8NM136716 |
CA 20439N3 |
| July 7, 2026 | NB2G002884 | CA, CA | V | 4 | — | — | Semi-trailer |
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1UYVS2488WU429501 |
CA 4XE8241 |
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | NB2G002883 | CA, CA | V | 2 | — | — | Semi-trailer |
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1UYVS2535AU060012 |
CA 4RA3732 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 2, 2026 | NB2G002882 | CA, CA | V | 6 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X6MJ435415 1GRAA9628RW076001 |
CA 9H08790 CA 4RM4397 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | NBGW009508 | CA, CA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X6MJ435415 1GRAA9628RW076001 |
CA 9H08790 CA 4RM4397 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NATURIPE FARMS LLC | 1 | September 6, 2026 |
| KING FRESH PRODUCE | 1 | May 14, 2026 |
| SALINAS FOOD SERVICE | 1 | May 9, 2026 |
| CHURCH BROTHERS LLC | 1 | March 12, 2026 |
| GREEN GATE FRESH | 1 | January 7, 2026 |
| KINGS RIVER PACKING | 1 | March 31, 2025 |
| GRIMMWAY FARMS | 1 | February 4, 2025 |
| TANIMUR & ANTLE | 1 | January 4, 2025 |
| DOCS ORGANICS | 1 | December 4, 2024 |
| TAVERES | 1 | December 2, 2024 |
| CAPAY | 1 | October 9, 2024 |
| FIELD FRESH | 1 | July 30, 2024 |
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