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HIGAREDA TRANSPORT LLC
Madera, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3317570
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
11.6% OOS · 61 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 14.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 2.6% — below the 5.5% national average
- 61 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3317570
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 31, 2019
Annual Mileage
650,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1226 Traverse Drive S, Madera, CA 93636
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Raul Higareda
Cargo Types
General FreightIntermodal
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
61
Driver Inspections
48
Vehicle Inspections
44
Out-of-Service Violations
17
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance80
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service18
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.6% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate14.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
11.6% of 43 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
34th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
8 of 34 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 43 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 43 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 43 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 6, 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
CA53
Fleet & Equipment (26)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
14
Dry Van
12
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W1XL569126 | 10 | 3 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDV4GLGY7012 | 9 | 2 |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W27L027775 | 8 | 2 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD54FSGP3159 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR6KLKG9582 | 5 | — |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627EK241761 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGED52GSHS1478 | 5 | 2 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV5LSKC0439 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5GT271006 | 5 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD54ELFK2767 | 4 | — |
Show all 26 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR9HLHF2470 | 4 | 2 |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W5YL646050 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326ES446817 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0LSLU3461 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD50GLGU1807 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR2HLHX2001 | 2 | — |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627EK241758 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W0YL694555 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX7L048146 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25328G318916 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7LSLV9382 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9LSLU3457 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533GP483016 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535CP217412 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8LSLU3465 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXJSJJ0796 | 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 (61)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | UCG2000419 | CA, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR9LSLU3457 1UYVS2533GP483016 |
CA 9H26025 CA 4XD2693 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| September 24, 2026 | NFW5000058 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR7LSLV9382 1GRAA0627EK241758 |
CA 9H26126 CA 4MX2353 |
| September 22, 2026 | NFW5000051 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDRXJSJJ0796 1UYVS2535CP217412 |
CA EE74C50 CA 4UH8318 |
| September 21, 2026 | UED8002652 | CA, CA | II | 3 | — | WORLDWIDE EXPRESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGED52GSHS1478 3H3V532C5GT271006 |
CA 9G54362 CA 4WA5876 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.8D5-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include driver signature/certification for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| September 17, 2026 | NAGM012067 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHHDV5LSKC0439 1JJV532W1XL569126 |
CA 9G71038 CA 4KH5039 |
| September 16, 2026 | UETA001062 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLD54ELFK2767 1UYVS25328G318916 |
CA 9G71298 CA 4UF3027 |
| September 8, 2026 | UF44007862 | CA, CA | III | 2 | — | WORLDWIDE EXPRESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHHDR0LSLU3461 1JJV532WX7L048146 |
CA 9H26021 CA 4HB3467 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8F12-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | UGI3000736 | CA, CA | III | 1 | — | DESIGNWORX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDR6KLKG9582 3H3V532C5GT271006 |
CA 9H18975 CA 4WA5876 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | UETA001002 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR9HLHF2470 1GRAA0627EK241761 |
CA 9G46779 CA 4MY5318 |
| July 21, 2026 | NAGM011731 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHHDR8LSLU3465 1JJV532W27L027775 |
CA 9H26230 CA 4ST8391 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WORLDWIDE EXPRESS | 3 | September 21, 2026 |
| DESIGNWORX | 1 | August 26, 2026 |
| VALLEY WINE WAREHOUSE | 1 | November 6, 2025 |
| UBER FREIGHT LLC | 1 | November 16, 2024 |
| INTEGRITY | 1 | September 19, 2024 |
| CASTLE DESIGN | 1 | August 26, 2024 |
| HEALTHY SOIL | 1 | August 14, 2024 |
| NORTH COAST BREWING CO. INC. | 1 | April 5, 2024 |
| WESTERN WINE SERVICE | 1 | November 14, 2023 |
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