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RICARDO BARRAZA
DBA: R Barraza Trucking
El Centro, CA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 77% 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 2889207 · MC 976224
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs · first granted 2016
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-976224 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Qualitas Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
35.7% OOS · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 77% 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 7 yrs since reinstatement on September 25, 2019; first granted August 11, 2016 (10 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 41.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC976224
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy QCA-64792-02
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2889207
MC Number
MC-976224
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 11, 2016
Authority First Granted
August 11, 2016
Authority Reinstated
September 25, 2019
Annual Mileage
103,800 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
234 E State St Apt B, El Centro, CA 92243
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ricardo Barraza Valenzuela
Officer 2
Jesus Alanis
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance43
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate41.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (21.0pp higher)
35.7% of 14 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
77th 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
12 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 14 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 14 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 14 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 14 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2024 | CA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA11
US3
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
6
Tractor
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X9DJ357410 | 10 | 1 |
| 1997 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA062XVB161502 | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4FJ442205 | 4 | 4 |
| 2010 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B4AL324003 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623CB709711 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06275W704264 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25325U393533 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536DM630216 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS25395U39324 | 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 (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | NDGS013557 | CA, CA | I | 2 | — | HORTALIZAS FIGEROA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKAD49X9DJ357410 1GRAA062XVB161502 |
CA 9F43877 CA 4ND9196 |
| 393.207F-SASMD | Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 11, 2026 | NDGS013421 | CA, CA | I | 4 | — | HORTALIZAS FIGUEROA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKAD49X9DJ357410 1GRAA0623CB709711 |
CA 9F43877 CA 4VJ6121 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53C-B | Air Brake - No brake adjustment indicator manufactured on or after October 20, 1994 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53C-B | Air Brake - No brake adjustment indicator manufactured on or after October 20, 1994 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 30, 2026 | UDR3002741 | CA, CA | III | — | — | BOSKOVICH FARM, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKAD49X9DJ357410 1JJV532B4AL324003 |
CA 9F43877 CA 4WJ8111 |
| May 21, 2026 | 1476001862 | SAN LUIS AZ, US | I | 5 | — | EMPAQUE RIO COLORADO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKAD49X9DJ357410 1GRAA062XVB161502 |
CA 9F43877 CA 4ND9196 |
| 391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| April 30, 2026 | NDGS013294 | CA, CA | I | 2 | 1 | HORTALIZAS FIGUEROA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X4FJ442205 1GRAA062XVB161502 |
CA 9G73346 MX 4ND9196 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SASMD | Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | Suspension | ||||||||
| March 19, 2026 | NDRG008485 | CALEXICO IF, CA | I | 7 | 3 | BOSKOVICH FARM INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X4FJ442205 1GRAA06275W704264 |
CA 9G73346 CA 4UP9468 |
| 396.3A1-HCM | OOSHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| March 5, 2026 | NFQE000383 | CALEXICO IF, CA | I | 7 | 2 | BOSKOVICH FARM INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTIL |
1XKAD49X9DJ357410 1UYVS25395U39324 |
CA 9F43877 CA 4XD6105 |
| 396.3A1-DLDSCBBP | OOSDriveline/Driveshaft - More than 1/2 inch (12.7mm) vertical movement (with hand pressure only) of the shaft in the center bearing carrier. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.209C-STSCL | OOSSteering - Steering column has looseness in the u-bolt or positioning part | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| December 23, 2025 | NDRG008226 | CALEXICO IF, CA | I | 5 | — | BOSKOVICH FARM INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKAD49X9DJ357410 1GRAA062XVB161502 |
CA 9F43877 CA 4ND9196 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 | Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| December 12, 2025 | NDGS012730 | CALEXICO IF, CA | I | 2 | 1 | HORTLIZAS FIGUEROA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKYD49X4FJ442205 1JJV532B4AL324003 |
CA 9G73346 CA 4WJ8111 |
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 26, 2025 | NFQE000033 | CALEXICO ENFORCEMENT FACILITY, CA | I | 7 | 2 | BOSKOVICH FARM INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X4FJ442205 1GRAA062XVB161502 |
CA 9G73346 CA 4ND9196 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BOSKOVICH FARM INC | 6 | May 30, 2026 |
| HORTALIZAS FIGUEROA | 4 | June 11, 2026 |
| HORTALIZAS FIGEROA | 1 | July 15, 2026 |
| EMPAQUE RIO COLORADO | 1 | May 21, 2026 |
| HORTLIZAS FIGUEROA | 1 | December 12, 2025 |
| BOSKOVICH FARMS | 1 | July 18, 2025 |
| MURANAKA FARMS INC | 1 | February 8, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 13, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 11, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 14, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 27, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 9, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 22, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 15, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 18, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
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