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FRIENDLY FREIGHT INC

Ontario, CA

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Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
29.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 93% 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 2524985 · MC 876896
Conditional Active 12 yrs, 2 mo
15
Power Units
19
Drivers
170
Inspections
39%
Vehicle OOS
$750,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
Active
MC-876896 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
29.5% OOS · 170 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
29.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 93% 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 for 12 yrs, 2 mo
  • Previously ordered out of service on April 18, 2016 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active; 2 past orders on record
  • Insurance on file: $750,000
  • FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 38.8% — above the 20.7% national average
  • Driver out-of-service rate 3.6% — below the 5.5% national average
  • 170 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC876896
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Active

Insurance on File

Sentry Select Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0201711001
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$750,000

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
2524985
MC Number
MC-876896
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 17, 2014
Authority Granted
August 7, 2014
Annual Mileage
2,747,003 mi (2025)

Contact Information

Address
1700 S Milliken Ave, Ontario, CA 91761
Owner / Officer
Ernesto Chavez

Cargo Types

General FreightWater/Well

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
170
Driver Inspections
84
Vehicle Inspections
119
Out-of-Service Violations
94

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance362
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service96

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate3.6% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate38.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (18.1pp higher)
29.5% of 112 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — 93rd percentile among carriers with 100 or more inspections (lower is better). CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.

Inspection Trend by Year

2026
47 insp · 28 OOS
2025
56 insp · 28 OOS
2024
65 insp · 37 OOS

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 64 of 89 inspections
Unsafe Driving 7 of 113 inspections
Hours of Service 29 of 113 inspections
Driver Fitness 2 of 113 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 113 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
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
DateStateFatalInjuredTowConditions
March 7, 2026 AZ — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
September 4, 2025 TX — — 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
NM55
AZ37
CA25
NJ9
MO8
TX8
and 8 more states

Fleet & Equipment (79)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Tractor-Trailer Power units Class 8 · trailers up to 53 ft
Power units
~25
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~54
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
51
Tractor
25
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2016 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X5GJ478017 13 6
2015 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGLD55FSFP6665 12 5
2019 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR0KSKJ1153 12 2
2015 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKGGLD51FSBT5433 11 4
2015 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKGGLD54FSBT5426 10 4
2016 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKGGLD57GSGC5176 10 3
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR0LSLU9793 10 2
2017 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKGGLDR2HSGC5946 9 3
2019 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJHHDR6KLKE3922 8 1
2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D7EL835244 8 3
Show all 79 units
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2019 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDV5KSKG5976 8 1
2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D4LL173958 7 2
2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D5LL174004 7 1
2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532W49L254923 7 1
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR2LSLS6239 7 1
2016 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GRAA0629GJ658582 6 —
2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532W69L254924 6 2
2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2538AP123067 6 2
2016 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKGGLD59GSGC5261 6 3
2016 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGLBG3GSHT6810 6 1
2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D1LL174002 5 1
2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D4EL835251 5 1
2018 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR1JSJL8003 5 2
2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D0HL947324 4 2
2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D7LL174005 4 3
2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532DXLL173947 4 1
2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532W19L313555 4 3
2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536AP091493 4 2
2019 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X5KJ220461 4 —
2016 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKGGLD56GSGC5136 4 1
1999 Freightliner CC Conventional Tractor · Class 8 1FUYSSEB7XP965550 3 1
2012 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GRAA0622CB704497 3 1
2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D3EL835242 3 1
2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D4LL173961 3 —
2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D5EL835243 3 1
2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D5LL173967 3 —
2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D6FL874280 3 2
2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D9GL913705 3 —
2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532W09L254997 3 —
2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532W89L254925 3 —
2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532W99L254996 3 1
2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536AP091428 3 1
2020 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X7LJ416340 3 1
2013 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) Dry Van · 53 ft 5V8VA5329DM301410 3 1
2012 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJGLDR7CSBN0105 2 2
1987 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 6 ft 1GRAP0629HT615283 2 —
2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D0GL913706 2 —
2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D2EL835250 2 —
2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D5HL947321 2 —
2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D9FL874273 2 —
2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532W79L254995 2 1
2016 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKGGLD57GSGC5131 2 1
2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C5GT041059 2 2
2012 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJGLDR2CSBE2697 1 —
2011 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJGLDR4BSAZ2162 1 —
2005 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 6 ft 1GRAA06205B701892 1 —
Gdan Semi-trailer 1GRAAD622CB704497 1 1
1983 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 6 ft 1GRAP0626DD445470 1 —
2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D0FL874274 1 1
2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D3GL913702 1 —
2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D3HL947317 1 1
2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D4FL874276 1 1
2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D4HL947326 1 —
2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D5FL839343 1 —
2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D6EL835249 1 —
2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D7LL155132 1 —
2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D8FL874281 1 1
2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D9HL947323 1 1
2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532W29L254922 1 1
2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532W29L254998 1 1
2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS25316P751401 1 1
2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2534AP123051 1 —
2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2537AP091471 1 —
2020 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X3LJ399973 1 —
Trlm Semi-trailer 2MN01JAH551009567 1 —
Frht Tractor 3AKGGLD1FSBT5433 1 —
2019 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGLDRXKSKP5853 1 —
Hytr — 3H3C532C5GT041059 1 —
2008 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C28T231001 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 (170)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
October 19, 2026 SPQXI03641 NJ, NJ II 2 1 CLRKS OF ENGLAND
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
WABASH VANS
1FUYSSEB7XP965550
1JJV532D3HL947317
NJ AX262G
CA 4PL6145
383.51A-SIN OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance License-related: High
392.2-SLLDL State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation
October 15, 2026 NEAK003274 CA, CA I 23 1 DAIKIN COMFORT TECHNOLOGIES
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
WABASH
3AKGGLD54FSBT5426
1JJV532W89L254925
AZ AM23174
AZ G3A7BD
393.9A-LTSI OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others
390.21TE2IV-D Driver - Operate a rented CMV without rental agreement on-board vehicle
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting
392.60A-D Driver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV Other Driver Violations
392.2-SLLSR State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect
393.207F-SLAS Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes Suspension
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
393.47A-BCFSBD Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface Brakes All Others
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others
396.3A1-ALBV Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve Brakes All Others
393.48A-BMBCBD Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) Brakes All Others
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others
395.24C2III-ELDSDN HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. Other Log/Form & Manner
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
392.7A-D Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories Inspection Reports
393.95F Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment
October 4, 2026 3064Q7PQRZ NM, NM II — — MANADA
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
WABASH
3AKGGLD54FSBT5426
1JJV532W89L254925
AZ AM23174
AZ G3A78D
September 15, 2026 3563Q76BB3 NM, NM II — — EL GALLO RICO
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
3AKJHHDR0KSKJ1153
1UYVS2536AP091493
AZ AM23169
AZ 3XA2ME
September 11, 2026 NB36002229 CA, CA V — — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
WABASH VANS
3AKJHHDR0KSKJ1153
1JJV532D5EL835243
AZ AM23169
CA 4NC3282
September 11, 2026 NB36002228 CA, CA V — — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
GREAT DANE TRAILERS
3AKJHHDR0LSLU9793
1GRAA0629GJ658582
AZ AM23168
AZ 27A8XD
September 5, 2026 V262582423 TX, TX II 2 — DAIKIN CONFORT TECHNOLOGIES
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
WABASH VANS
3AKJGLD55FSFP6665
1JJV532D2EL835250
AZ AL28221
CA 4NC3286
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 Brakes All Others
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting
August 30, 2026 NF6O001783 CA, CA I 4 3 GDI GLENDALE
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)
3AKGGLD54FSBT5426
5V8VA5329DM301410
AZ AM23174
AZ W6A442
393.45B2-BHTD OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others
393.207A-STCB OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching Suspension
393.207A-STCB OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching Suspension
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting
August 16, 2026 2599Q6C8XQ NM, NM III — — TROVE BRANDS
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
GREAT DANE TRAILERS
3AKGGLD54FSBT5426
1GRAP0629HT615283
AZ AM23174
AZ WCA272
July 27, 2026 3280001876 BROOKVILLE OH II 1 — GLOBAL LOGISTICS
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
WABASH VANS
3AKJHHDR2LSLS6239
1JJV532D7EL835244
CA YP97703
CA 4NC3283
393.95F Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment

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.

ShipperInspectionsMost recent
DAIKIN COMFORT TECHNOLOGIES 12 October 15, 2026
S&S WAREHOUSE 10 April 18, 2026
DAIKIN COMFORT TECH 7 June 30, 2026
MIZKAN 6 January 29, 2026
LGE USA 4 August 8, 2025
SMT WAREHOUSE 3 March 18, 2025
TRANSIT WAREHOUSE 3 September 12, 2024
MIZKAN ONTARIO 2 March 5, 2026
OWENS BROCKWAY GLASS CONTAINER 2 September 27, 2024
ATS 2 September 18, 2024
CLRKS OF ENGLAND 1 October 19, 2026
MANADA 1 October 4, 2026

95 more shippers named at fewer inspections.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
August 17, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
July 25, 2022INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
August 18, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
July 26, 2021INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
August 20, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
July 24, 2020INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
August 19, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
July 24, 2019INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
December 12, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
November 13, 2018INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
August 20, 2022BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file

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945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105

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