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PADILLA'S TRANSPORT LLC
Los Angeles, CA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.8% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3259265 · MC 1027184
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1027184 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Southlake Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
36.8% OOS · 30 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.8% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 6 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on April 6, 2020 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 30 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1027184
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CLCA13377
CLEAR BLUE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DL01AL00335-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3259265
MC Number
MC-1027184
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 15, 2019
Authority Reinstated
March 10, 2021
Annual Mileage
622,696 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
5254 Via San Delarro St, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Elio R. Padilla
Officer 2
Alejandro Silva
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
30
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance61
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
36.8% of 19 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
80th 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
12 of 17 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | 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
CA19
AZ6
NM1
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~14
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
14
Tractor
9
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3FD283791 | 5 | 2 |
| 2012 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X6CD150057 | 5 | 2 |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25378U290922 | 4 | 3 |
| 2014 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9ED232794 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X9CD140509 | 4 | 2 |
| 2004 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25344U320808 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533HU807018 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5325ML024414 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG6DSBP4866 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD54GLHA9165 | 1 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR7CSBA3779 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 2 ft | 1GRAA02286W705527 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06229W700581 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0629JW121155 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA96265W704423 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533GU597924 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25385U676454 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538FU099104 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25395U541144 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5KJ241439 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXRJ249918 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5321LL021024 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5327GL005660 | 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 (30)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2026 | UFCI000401 | CA, CA | III | 1 | — | KING HARVEST PRODUCE, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHD49X9CD140509 1UYVS25378U290922 |
CA ZP79256 CA 4KH9443 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | UEBO002473 | CA, CA | II | 6 | 1 | PROFESSIONAL PRODUCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHD49X9CD140509 1UYVS25378U290922 |
CA ZP79256 CA 4KH9443 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 395.8D11-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| July 14, 2026 | XE80070353 | YUMA AZ | III | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
1FUJGLD54GLHA9165 527SR5325ML024414 |
CA ZP79256 CA 4WL2854 |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| April 8, 2026 | NDM1008212 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE, CA | I | 2 | — | CHURCH BROS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHD49X6CD150057 1UYVS2533HU807018 |
CA ZP79273 CA 4TR8552 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 19, 2026 | NC8J002783 | COMMERCE, CA | V | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHD49X6CD150057 1UYVS2538FU099104 |
CA ZP79273 CA 4MY5843 |
| 393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| February 19, 2026 | NC8J002782 | COMMERCE, CA | V | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLBG6DSBP4866 1UYVS25344U320808 |
CA ZP79257 CA 4KE2221 |
| 393.209D-STPAL | OOSSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 19, 2026 | NC8J002781 | COMMERCE, CA | V | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
1XPBDP9X9ED232794 527SR5327GL005660 |
CA YP55326 CA 4VL7752 |
| 393.48A-BLMACBD | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 20, 2025 | UGAU000042 | I-5 S/B SANTA NELLA SCALE, CA | II | 18 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHD49X9CD140509 1UYVS25378U290922 |
CA ZP01802 CA 4KH9443 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8D7-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include main office address for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D3-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include truck or tractor and trailer unit number for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D7-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include main office address for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D7-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include main office address for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 16, 2025 | UE28004666 | SAN ONOFRE IF, CA | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLDR7CSBA3779 1UYVS25385U676454 |
CA ZP01807 CA 4VX8821 |
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| July 26, 2025 | UDA9004762 | CASTAIC IF, CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X5KJ241439 1GRAA0629JW121155 |
CA ZP01843 CA 4SW5910 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KING HARVEST PRODUCE, INC | 1 | August 20, 2026 |
| PROFESSIONAL PRODUCE | 1 | July 29, 2026 |
| CHURCH BROS | 1 | April 8, 2026 |
| SUNKIST | 1 | March 15, 2025 |
| TAYLOR FARMS RETAIL INC | 1 | March 4, 2025 |
| JCLLOG | 1 | August 29, 2024 |
| A.V. THOMAS PRODUCE | 1 | October 21, 2023 |
| FOSTER FARMS | 1 | October 7, 2023 |
| FOSTER POULTRY | 1 | October 5, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 28, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 10, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 6, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 4, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
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