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LAWRENCE L. VARGO
DBA: Red V Transport
Weed, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% 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 2467040 · MC 852796
No Safety Rating
Active 1 month · first granted 2014
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-852796 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Ooida Risk Retention Group, Inc.
Safety
Not Rated
36.4% OOS · 20 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% 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.
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated October 2, 2026. Continuous authority: 1 month. First granted February 21, 2014 (12 yrs, 8 mo ago).
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 month since reinstatement on October 2, 2026; first granted February 21, 2014 (12 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 42.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC852796
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
OOIDA Risk Retention Group, Inc.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy PL199536058
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2467040
MC Number
MC-852796
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 14, 2014
Authority First Granted
February 21, 2014
Authority Reinstated
October 2, 2026
Annual Mileage
96,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
16843 Fawnskin Pl, Weed, CA 96094-9428
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lawrence Vargo
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodalGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatGarbage/Refuse
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (22.2pp higher)
36.4% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th 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
4 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA11
OR3
NV1
WA1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD59GSGV1627 | 16 | 6 |
| 2006 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A2X6R013224 | 14 | 5 |
| 2016 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41377G1000056 | 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 (20)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | N92M009012 | CA, CA | I | — | — | WEYERHAEUSER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
3AKJGLD59GSGV1627 1RNF53A2X6R013224 |
CA ZP05022 CA 4NU3415 |
| February 3, 2026 | NAJE000817 | 338 HWY A12 GRENADA, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGLD59GSGV1627 |
CA ZP05022 |
| December 17, 2025 | UDLV004747 | WALNUT CREEK SCALES, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
3AKJGLD59GSGV1627 1RNF53A2X6R013224 |
CA ZP05022 CA 4NU3415 |
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| December 15, 2025 | NBED007545 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
3AKJGLD59GSGV1627 1RNF53A2X6R013224 |
CA ZP05022 CA 4NU3415 |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| December 7, 2025 | NELC004515 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF, CA | I | — | — | CASCADE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
3AKJGLD59GSGV1627 1RNF53A2X6R013224 |
CA ZP05022 CA 4NU3415 |
| July 1, 2025 | NDN9006304 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF, CA | I | — | — | CASCADE STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
3AKJGLD59GSGV1627 1RNF53A2X6R013224 |
CA ZP05022 CA 4NU3415 |
| July 1, 2025 | NC0J007237 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF, CA | I | 1 | 1 | CASCADE STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
3AKJGLD59GSGV1627 1RNF53A2X6R013224 |
CA ZP05022 CA 4NU3415 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| June 23, 2025 | AW40840172 | ASHLAND OR | II | 4 | 2 | FREMONT RECYCLING AND TRANSFER STATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
3AKJGLD59GSGV1627 1RNF53A2X6R013224 |
CA ZP05022 CA 4NU3415 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 19, 2025 | NCRM007048 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF, CA | I | 1 | 1 | STEELSCAPE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
3AKJGLD59GSGV1627 1RNF53A2X6R013224 |
CA ZP05022 CA 4NU3415 |
| 393.48A-BI-SA | OOSBrake - Inoperative on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 19, 2025 | UCSK000640 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF, CA | I | — | — | STEELSCAPE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
3AKJGLD59GSGV1627 1RNF53A2X6R013224 |
CA ZP05022 CA 4NU3415 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| STEELSCAPE | 3 | March 19, 2025 |
| ALLWEATHER WOOD | 3 | July 16, 2024 |
| CASCADE STEEL | 2 | July 1, 2025 |
| SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES | 2 | January 15, 2025 |
| WEYERHAEUSER | 1 | July 9, 2026 |
| CASCADE | 1 | December 7, 2025 |
| FREMONT RECYCLING AND TRANSFER STATION | 1 | June 23, 2025 |
| POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES | 1 | March 22, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Active Reinstated | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 5, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - BOC-3 cancellation effective; no active process agent (BOC-3) filing on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 22, 2026 | Active Reinstated | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| February 18, 2026 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| February 18, 2026 | Inactive Revoked | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 22, 2023 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| May 15, 2017 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 21, 2014 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary | Cancel · OOIDA Risk Retention Group, Inc. |
| April 12, 2017 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Owner Operator Services Inc
1 NW OOIDA DR, Grain Valley, MO, 64029
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