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A&M GARCIA & SONS INC
Mendota, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
2 flags to review · 2 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1968044 · MC 1749864
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1749864 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
52.6% OOS · 25 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
52.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
New Authority
Authority granted May 13, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 25 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1749864
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WF004819
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1968044
MC Number
MC-1749864
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 18, 2009
Authority Granted
May 13, 2026
Annual Mileage
1,000,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
29173 W Whitesbridge Rd, Mendota, CA 93640
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Maria Garcia
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
52.6% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
19 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%
Driver OOS Rate
25.0%
Ranks in the 93rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
25
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
12
Total OOS Orders
19
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance42
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (25)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUBGKBG5BLBB6930 | 4 | 2 OOS |
| November 21, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPHA48X4ED241194 | 1 | Passed |
| November 21, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUBGBDV3DLBZ1967 | 0 | Clean |
| November 21, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPXAP8XXHD434306 | 2 | Passed |
| October 29, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPCDP9X5KD627863 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| July 29, 2025 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | FRHT · 3AKBGADVXFSGD8999 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| July 29, 2025 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | FRHT · 1FUBGXBG2BDAX2073 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| July 29, 2025 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | FRHT · 1FUBGBDV3DLBZ1967 | 1 | Passed |
| July 29, 2025 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | PTRB · 1XPCD49X1MD735964 | 2 | Passed |
| July 10, 2025 | NV | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXAP8XXHD434306 | 1 | 3 OOS |
| March 20, 2025 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | PTRB · 1XPXAP8XXHD434306 | 1 | Passed |
| March 18, 2025 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | FRHT · IFUBGXBG2BDAX2073 | 4 | 2 OOS |
Showing 12 of 25 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
17 of 19 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 13 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2025 | Controlled Substances/​Alcohol · Alcohol Jumping OOS | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 10 | Out of service |
| May 26, 2026 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| July 10, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 8 | Out of service |
| March 18, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | 8 | Out of service |
| March 18, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| October 29, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| September 28, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 6 | Out of service |
| March 3, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| July 10, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| May 26, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| August 21, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 4 | Out of service |
| July 29, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Drum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle | 4 | Out of service |
| March 18, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 4 | Out of service |
| July 29, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Drum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle | 4 | Out of service |
| October 29, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | Out of service |
Showing the 15 most serious of 49 recorded violations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2024 | 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
CA24
NV1
Fleet & Equipment (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~20
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
12
Flatbed
2
Tank
2
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXAP8XXHD434306 | 5 | 3 |
| Beal | — | BEL791031 | 4 | 2 |
| Trlr | — | 1W91C2818LK551020 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUBGBDV3DLBZ1967 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 20 ft | 1PMS1201X11024355 | 2 | 2 |
| 2028 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 24 ft | 1UYFF2249WA593415 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X1MD735964 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X5KD627863 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBGADVXFSGD8999 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDVXHSJB9569 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 25 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Bulk Tank International | Trailer (type not listed) | 3B9TS51E55G007065 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N248204K1532028 | 1 | 1 |
| Acro | — | 1A9114228B1005064 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 7 | 1FUBA5CV64LM47049 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 1FUBGKBG5BLBB6930 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 7 | 1FUBGXBG2BDAX2073 | 1 | 1 |
| Frue | — | 1H4V02818KJ041809 | 1 | — |
| Nuvan | — | 1N9F281P7X2045563 | 1 | 1 |
| Prem | — | 1P9PH2124HG355538 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKR4323M1111768 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWA48X8HJ164512 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHA48X4ED241194 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 7 | 1XPXA47X6ED247057 | 1 | 1 |
| Hmde | — | CA971928 | 1 | 1 |
| Frht | — | IFUBGXBG2BDAX2073 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 3, 2025 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
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