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PUMA TRANSPORTATION INC
Fontana, CA
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 15.4% of 13 driver inspections in the last 24 months — 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 & Authorized · DOT 1497879 · MC 562902
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 2006
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-562902 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Southlake Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
25.0% OOS · 44 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 15.4% of 13 driver inspections in the last 24 months — 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
- Operating authority active 6 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on January 9, 2020; first granted May 26, 2006 (20 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 15.4% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 15.4% — below the 20.7% national average
- 44 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC562902
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TMA91002019
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1497879
MC Number
MC-562902
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 5, 2006
Authority First Granted
May 26, 2006
Authority Reinstated
January 9, 2020
Annual Mileage
600,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
10667 Mulberry Ave, Fontana, CA 92337
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Wayne Cheng
Officer 2
Xiaofeng Huang
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
44
Driver Inspections
21
Vehicle Inspections
24
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance51
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service22
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate15.4% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (9.9pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate15.4% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
25.0% of 24 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
58th 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 17 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 25 inspections
Hours of Service
8 of 25 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 25 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 25 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ10
LA9
CA8
NM6
TN2
AL1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (30)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~19
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
19
Tractor
11
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV8LSLR7839 | 9 | 3 |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P062XMT231636 | 6 | 3 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8JSJJ1123 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9PSUA6638 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532R3061846 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1PSUA6634 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4KSKJ0944 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4KSKT0613 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5PSUA6636 | 3 | — |
| 2010 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5324AM003293 | 3 | — |
Show all 30 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532HP875860 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3PSUA6635 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXLSLR0125 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2KT174032 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3GT464058 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4KT174033 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53217S961422 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0620MJ228546 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0622MJ228547 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0624MJ228548 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0629MJ228528 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8RL428023 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Sheet & Post | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532V1CL569838 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530HP814085 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531HP875865 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0MSNA0838 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8KR113698 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8KR475062 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2LN843878 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323PT306462 | 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 (44)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2026 | 1144100957 | TUCSON AZ | II | 6 | 3 | CRANE WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR9PSUA6638 1GR1P062XMT231636 |
CA ZP76242 CA 4XD9010 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | OOSHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-LCDLR | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 26, 2026 | 3064Q7HQFT | NM, NM | II | 1 | 1 | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHPDV8LSLR7839 5V8VC5323PT306462 |
CA ZP06007 CA 4UP9861 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| September 18, 2026 | 8350000410 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | III | 1 | 1 | USPLPULASKI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR9PSUA6638 1GR1P062XMT231636 |
CA ZP766242 CA 4XD9010 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | XC32770713 | EHRENBERG AZ | III | — | — | COMPANY AT SANTA FE SPRINGS CENTRAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHPDV8LSLR7839 1GR1P062XMT231636 |
CA ZP06007 CA 4XD9010 |
| April 29, 2026 | V262297760 | IH20 EB TERRELL SCALE, TX | II | — | — | PICK UP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHPDV8LSLR7839 3H3V532C4KT174033 |
CA ZP06007 CA 4RX6981 |
| April 23, 2026 | 1004100563 | ELOY AZ | II | 8 | 2 | USPLPULASKITNFLT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHPDV8LSLR7839 1GR1P062XMT231636 |
CA ZP06007 CA 4XD9010 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 19, 2026 | I037H51180 | FAYETTEVILLE TN | III | 1 | — | FRITO LAY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR9PSUA6638 1UYVS2531HP875865 |
CA ZP76242 CA 4UZ4881 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| February 23, 2026 | NAHP002193 | CA, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR9PSUA6638 |
CA ZP76242 |
| February 15, 2026 | 3862Q1A972 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | 2 | — | TNT FIRE WORKS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR4KSKJ0944 3H3V532C2KT174032 |
CA ZP06093 CA 4RX6980 |
| 396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 9, 2026 | 7035001121 | TONOPAH AZ | II | 8 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR4KSKJ0944 3H3V532C2KT174032 |
CA ZP06093 CA 4RX6980 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| US-PL PULASKI | 2 | September 18, 2026 |
| FRITO LAY | 2 | April 19, 2026 |
| PEPSICO | 2 | March 12, 2025 |
| B BRAUN US PHARMA MANUFACTURING LLC | 2 | December 18, 2024 |
| XPO LOGISTICS | 2 | December 5, 2024 |
| CRANE WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS | 1 | October 3, 2026 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS | 1 | September 26, 2026 |
| COMPANY AT SANTA FE SPRINGS CENTRAL | 1 | July 28, 2026 |
| USPLPULASKITNFLT | 1 | April 23, 2026 |
| TNT FIRE WORKS | 1 | February 15, 2026 |
| SKECHERS USA, INC | 1 | September 26, 2025 |
| FRANCO LOGISTICS INC | 1 | August 17, 2025 |
7 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 26, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 9, 2020 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 3, 2019 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| September 17, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 23, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 8, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 23, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 30, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 23, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 30, 2019 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 20, 2010 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| December 31, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 9, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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