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DAVID FERNANDEZ
DBA: Fernandez Trucking
Defiance, OH
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No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3005166 · MC 26165
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-26165 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Preferred Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC026165
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA997370824
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3005166
MC Number
MC-26165
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 22, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 8, 2017
Authority Granted
May 26, 2017
Annual Mileage
93,500 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Defiance, OH
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI1
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2489K5560414 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS248XL5892511 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH9SN683119 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHD51GLHM8466 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | SHEPZ04965 | CHICAGO RD @ SOUTH ALLEN RD, MI | III | 1 | — | MENARDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4WC9EH9SN683119 1UYFS248XL5892511 |
OH PWR5386 WI 764163 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| August 15, 2024 | 3281022965 | ROADSIDE INSPECTION, OH | II | 3 | — | MENARDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
5KJJBHD51GLHM8466 1UYFS2489K5560414 |
OH PWF4906 WI 743157 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 1, 2024 | 3281022656 | ROADSIDE, OH | I | 11 | 2 | MENARDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR TRANSCRAFT |
5KJJBHD51GLHM8466 1TTF4820242011770 |
OH PWF4906 WI 738578 |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.104A | Inadequate/damaged securement device/system | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104B | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104B | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| January 8, 2024 | WASCC00520 | OFF RAMP, MI | III | 2 | — | MENARDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR STOU |
5KJJBHD51GLHM8466 1DW1A5323LSA31342 |
OH PWF4906 WI 770226 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-ML | Failure to Maintain Lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MENARDS | 4 | March 31, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 26, 2017 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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