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TRI-ACE BUILDERS GROUP
DBA: Tri-ace Freight
Gardena, CA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3204418 · MC 198690
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-198690 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
21.4% OOS · 16 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 18.2% — below the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC198690
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CCA-0019424-03
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3204418
MC Number
MC-198690
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
December 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 24, 2018
Authority Granted
December 18, 2018
Annual Mileage
946,917 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1225 W 190th St Ste 455 D, Gardena, CA 90248
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lonetta Demmings
Officer 2
Linda Demmings
Cargo Types
General FreightDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsU.S. Mail
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
21.4% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
14 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
18.2%
Driver OOS Rate
11.1%
Ranks in the 55th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
12
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (5.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate18.2% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALACWDT4HDHZ3333 | 3 | Passed |
| March 4, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJGEDV8HLHG6305 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| February 23, 2026 | NV | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHLDV1LSLJ5779 | 1 | Passed |
| January 30, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACWDT4HDHZ3333 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| September 25, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALACWDT4HDHZ3333 | 2 | Passed |
| July 21, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJHLDV8NDND5472 | 0 | Clean |
| July 17, 2025 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJGEDV8HLHG6305 | 0 | Clean |
| April 24, 2025 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHLDV8NDND5472 | 0 | Clean |
| April 6, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALACWDT4HDHZ3333 | 1 | Passed |
| March 14, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACWDT4HDHZ3333 | 4 | Passed |
| February 25, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJHLDV8NDND5472 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| February 12, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJHLDV8NDND5472 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 16 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
10 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 6 | Out of service |
| February 25, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 5 | Out of service |
| March 4, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Coupling Devices | Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side. | 3 | Out of service |
| September 25, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| September 25, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | 8 | Cited |
| February 23, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 7 | Cited |
| July 28, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Steering Mechanism | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 6 | Cited |
| November 27, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Cited |
| July 28, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | 4 | Cited |
| February 12, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | Cited |
| January 30, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| July 28, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | Cited |
| April 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 3 | Cited |
| March 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| August 16, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 20 recorded violations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 11, 2024 | CA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA14
NV2
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
7
Tractor
3
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT4HDHZ3333 | 9 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV8NDND5472 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV8HLHG6305 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2481M7401809 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2484J3352057 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2484J3352091 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2486J3352058 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2487M3282204 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2488J3352059 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531J3092915 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV1LSLJ5779 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 12, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 15, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 9, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 13, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 16, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 12, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 18, 2018 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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