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KARS TRANSPORT INC
DBA: Ricardo Gutierrez Meza
San Diego, CA
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Elevated concerns
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.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3231983 · MC 1013513
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1013513 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
New Horizon Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
Flags · 1
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.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1013513
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy NHS1901356
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3231983
MC Number
MC-1013513
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 11, 2019
Authority Granted
February 1, 2019
Annual Mileage
305,909 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
9750 Via De La Amistad Ste 6, San Diego, CA 92154
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ricardo Gutierrez Meza
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh Produce
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA2
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXHD444348 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536EU830224 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537EU830054 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2024 | UCO5002998 | OTAY MESA IF, CA | III | 1 | — | MASTERSTOUCH BRAND LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBDP9XXHD444348 1UYVS2537EU830054 |
CA ZP18471 CA 4US2334 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 29, 2024 | NA2W005232 | OTAY MESA IF, CA | I | 9 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBDP9XXHD444348 1UYVS2536EU830224 |
CA ZP18471 CA 4TY2119 |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 26, 2024 | NEIL001182 | OTAY MESA IF, CA | I | 7 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLV UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH2GN951544 1UYVS2536EU830224 |
CA ZP07636 CA U046704 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 393.201B | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MASTERSTOUCH BRAND LLC | 1 | December 2, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 8, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 9, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 24, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 13, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 24, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 16, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
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