FMCSA Carrier Profile
MOONLIGHT RANCH LLC
Chowchilla, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3377227
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
42.9% OOS · 8 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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 62.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3377227
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
July 18, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 3, 2020
Annual Mileage
75,000 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Address
12383 S Schultz Rd, Chowchilla, CA 93610-9405
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Craig Souza
Officer 2
Anthony Souza
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
42.9%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 78th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (94.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate62.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (41.8pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPVDP9X2DD184826 | 3 | Passed |
| January 27, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPWD49X4ED232170 | 0 | Clean |
| January 12, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPVDP9X2CD148603 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| October 4, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1NPXD49XXJD494980 | 4 | Passed |
| October 4, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPWD49X4ED232170 | 5 | 2 OOS |
| July 18, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPHD49X0DD182343 | 1 | 2 OOS |
| April 15, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1NPXLP9X5GD362240 | 3 | Passed |
| May 2, 2024 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1NPXD49XXJD494980 | 1 | Passed |
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2025 | CA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 29, 2024 | CA | — | — | 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
CA8
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Grain / Hopper
4
Flatbed
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49XXJD494980 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1T9SC4023GB656257 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD49X4ED232170 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXLP9X5GD362240 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1T9SC4023GB656078 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1T9SC4024NB656295 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 29 ft | 1UYFS129XTA696503 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X0DD182343 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Peterbilt 384 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPVDP9X2CD148603 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 384 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPVDP9X2DD184826 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 44 ft | 5DN154425GB001305 | 1 | — |
| Frue | — | VVK453813 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 5, 2026.
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