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RAFAEL SANTANA
DBA: Santana Transport
Fresno, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3204545 · MC 1104818
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1104818 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1104818
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TSATCA-0002163-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3204545
MC Number
MC-1104818
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 24, 2018
Authority Reinstated
April 1, 2025
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Fresno, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 | NDLY010324 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF, CA | I | 2 | — | SANTANA TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CHEETAH CHASSIS |
3AKJHHDR4KSKP8693 5EF2GC403NS801555 |
CA 9B48611 CA 4UL7286 |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| November 19, 2025 | UD6V000888 | I-580 E/B LIVERMORE CVEF, CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR4KSKP8693 3H3C402K4NJ463669 |
CA 9B48611 CA 4TY3277 |
| May 8, 2025 | UE03004056 | LIVERMORE, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR4KSKP8693 |
CA 9B48611 |
| May 2, 2025 | NDN6009451 | WB LIVERMORE SCALES, CA | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
3AKJHHDR4KSKP8693 LJRC41254H1032657 |
CA 9B48611 TN U829319 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA4
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Container Chassis
2
Incomplete Chassis
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4KSKP8693 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 3H3C402K4NJ463669 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC403NS801555 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41254H1032657 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| August 3, 2020 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| July 1, 2020 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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