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818 TRUCKING INC
DBA: 818 Trucking
Sylmar, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3021179
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 16 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
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 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3021179
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 18, 2022
FMCSA Registration
June 22, 2017
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Address
12137 Lopez Canyon Rd, Sylmar, CA 91342
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Juan J Penaloza
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
16.7% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
41st 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
5 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | CA | — | 1 | 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
CA13
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X0DR359239 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X5CD151846 | 4 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD49X6ED235443 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDX4EX7EJ390668 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4EX8EJ396145 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBA48X3JD478937 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | NDVQ006433 | CA, CA | I | 7 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XPHD49X6DD204586 |
CA 04040P2 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 390.3E3-MC | Carrier - Motor carrier failed to maintain required equipment and accessories in accordance with this subchapter | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | UCHY001228 | CA, CA | III | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1XKAD49X0DR359239 |
CA 47964Y3 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | OOSState/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | UFJT003171 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XPHD49X5CD151846 |
CA 59775S1 |
| June 29, 2026 | UET4001267 | CA, CA | I | 5 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XPHD49X5CD151846 |
CA 59775S1 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| May 14, 2026 | UGWL001257 | CA, CA | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1XKAD49X0DR359239 |
CA 47964Y3 |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| April 28, 2026 | UF0O001379 | N/B US-101 AT EL CAPITAN RCH, CA | II | 7 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1XKAD49X0DR359239 |
CA 47964Y3 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| April 24, 2026 | UET4001046 | SR-14 PIT SCALES, CA | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1NKDX4EX7EJ390668 |
CA 47765J4 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| January 29, 2026 | UFGT007542 | SR-14 PIT SCALES, CA | II | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1XKAD49X0DR359239 |
CA 47964Y3 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| August 8, 2025 | NABR009321 | CASTAIC IF, CA | II | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XPHD49X5CD151846 |
CA 59775S1 |
| 390.3E3-MC | Carrier - Motor carrier failed to maintain required equipment and accessories in accordance with this subchapter | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 24, 2025 | UE5Z008533 | I-5 NB SO ROXFORD, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XPWD49X6ED235443 |
CA 92698P3 |
| 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 | ||||||||
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