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AFC TRANSPORTS
Chula Vista, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2961585 · MC 1406939
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1406939 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
60.0% OOS · 35 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 35 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1406939
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2961585
MC Number
MC-1406939
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 11, 2017
Authority Granted
September 3, 2024
Annual Mileage
65,328 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1540 Larkhaven Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jorge E Chavez
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
35
Driver Inspections
24
Vehicle Inspections
22
Out-of-Service Violations
27
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance73
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
60.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
95th 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
7 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 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
CA23
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
4
Car Hauler
1
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYBS7DDBZ5852 | 9 | 4 |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWCY1HDJC9335 | 5 | 2 |
| 2013 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXBS9DHFB5723 | 4 | 3 |
| 2012 Delavan Industries, Inc Model 4000 | Car Hauler · 45 ft | 1D9AD4523CW371002 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT5CHBR8600 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPWD49X0DD168282 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] · Class 1 | 1D8GT28K87W568609 | 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 (35)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2026 | UCFU003837 | CA, CA | II | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HONDA |
1FVHCYBS7DDBZ5852 1HGCM82495A017012 |
CA 16335B3 CA 5PTJ966 |
| 392.2SLSCR | State/Local Laws - CMV safety chains | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 11, 2026 | UG21001205 | CA, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYBS7DDBZ5852 |
CA 16335B3 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| March 10, 2026 | UCFU003306 | RAINBOW IF, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWCY1HDJC9335 |
CA 79050R3 |
| 392.2SLSCR | State/Local Laws - CMV safety chains | Tires | ||||||||
| March 10, 2026 | NFUI000462 | RAINBOW IF, CA | I | 14 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWCY1HDJC9335 |
CA 79050R3 |
| 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-SUBL | OOSSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| March 7, 2026 | NFUI000456 | RAINBOW IF, CA | I | 19 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT5CHBR8600 |
CA 26777G3 |
| 396.3A1-DLDSUJM | OOSDriveline/Driveshaft - Any independent vertical movement between opposing yoke ends greater than 1/8 inch, with hand pressure only. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 5, 2026 | UDWR001526 | SAN ONOFRE IF SOUTHBOUND, CA | II | 4 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT5CHBR8600 |
CA 26777G3 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A1-LPLOWR | OOSLighting - Projecting load - Any lamp on projecting load inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| January 2, 2026 | UCK3004504 | SAN ONOFRE IF, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYBS7DDBZ5852 |
CA 16335B3 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 23, 2025 | UEXK000743 | SAN ONOFRE IF, CA | II | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWCY1HDJC9335 |
CA 79050R3 |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| July 5, 2025 | UEXK000585 | SAN ONOFRE IF, CA | II | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYBS7DDBZ5852 |
CA 16335B3 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 14, 2025 | NBM6000733 | 195 MACE ST, 91911, CA | V | 5 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYBS7DDBZ5852 |
CA 16335B3 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.43A-TPV | Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 24, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 25, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 27, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 14, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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