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AJ'S EXPRESS INC
Wilmington, CA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3406887 · MC 1097567
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1097567 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
19.0% OOS · 86 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 13.9% — below the 20.7% national average
- 86 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1097567
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0199959001
Starstone National Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy AM37000611
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3406887
MC Number
MC-1097567
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 11, 2024
FMCSA Registration
March 10, 2020
Authority Granted
April 6, 2020
Annual Mileage
1,220,112 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
24510 Broad Ave, Wilmington, CA 90744
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joe Anthony Monico
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
86
Driver Inspections
61
Vehicle Inspections
49
Out-of-Service Violations
19
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance48
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service20
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate13.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate13.9% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
19.0% of 63 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th 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
17 of 37 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 65 inspections
Hours of Service
14 of 65 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 65 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 65 inspections
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
4
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2025 | CA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| August 29, 2025 | TX | — | 3 | 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
CA38
AZ10
NM8
NV6
UT4
WA4
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (77)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~62
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
62
Tractor
15
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG5JSJJ1477 | 16 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG3JSJW1598 | 13 | 4 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG0GSGT8026 | 8 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG0GSGT8060 | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDV5FLGM6452 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDRXKLKD8373 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5LLLY5989 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG8FSGB5989 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD55GSGV7585 | 3 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7KN739966 | 3 | 1 |
Show all 77 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5329SL045313 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2HD388050 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2LSLR0751 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7LSLR0244 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5321NL026484 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5325PL030119 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5325RL035288 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5325SL045339 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5325SL045342 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5327PL030123 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5328LL019819 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5329RL035276 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR532XSL045336 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622TB730579 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532R2172113 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539FU118212 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539T2542612 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV2ESFX9196 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9LSLN9576 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2531T8591102 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2534P8796712 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5320LL019779 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5320ML021033 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5320NL026458 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5321LL019807 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5321LL020987 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5321NL026470 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5321PL030117 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5321PL030120 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5321PL030165 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5321SL045340 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5322LL019783 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5322LL019850 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5322PL030112 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5322PL030174 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5322RL042912 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323LL019808 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323LL021008 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323ML021026 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323NL026468 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323NL026471 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323PL030166 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323SL045338 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5324LL019784 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5324LL019851 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5324RL030468 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5324TL045852 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5325LL019776 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5325NL026472 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5325PL030105 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5325PL030122 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5325PL030170 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5325RL035291 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5325RL042919 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5326NL026464 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5326PL030100 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5326PL030114 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5327LL021030 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5327RL030464 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5328NL026465 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5328PL030115 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5328RL035267 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5328TL045854 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5329RL030448 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5329RL035245 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR532XNL026466 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR532XPL030102 | 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 (86)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | XA74452037 | SAN SIMON AZ | II | 1 | — | GOLDEN WEST TRADING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJHHDR5RSUK6845 527SR5320PL030173 |
IN 3399019 ME 5112039 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| August 30, 2026 | NBEV007911 | CA, CA | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJGLBG8FSGB5989 527SR5327RL042923 |
CA YP13257 ME 5004298 |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 24, 2026 | UE30000711 | CA, CA | IV | — | — | UNKNOWN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLDRXKLKD8373 1UYVS2538T2542620 |
CA ZP01306 ME 2672786 |
| August 23, 2026 | ND65011207 | CA, CA | IV | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
1FUJHHDR5LLLY5989 527SR5326ML021022 |
CA ZP01317 ME 259271C |
| August 17, 2026 | NDZX005983 | CA, CA | I | — | — | WCD LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJHHDR2LSLR0751 527SR5322RL042912 |
CA ZP01337 ME 5004287 |
| August 11, 2026 | NCVL009318 | CA, CA | I | 2 | — | MORROW COLD STORAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJGLBG0GSGT8060 527SR5329SL045313 |
CA XP76652 ME 225535F |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | NFHX001537 | CA, CA | I | 2 | — | GWFG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJGLBG0GSGT8060 527SR5328TL045854 |
CA XP76652 ME 2672771 |
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 25, 2026 | 2105005471 | RIDGEFIELD WA | III | 2 | 1 | GOLDEN WEST TRADING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3HSDZAPR7KN739966 527SR5325RL035291 |
CA ZP19201 ME 5252672 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | UEL5000906 | CA, CA | II | 1 | 1 | FORT WORTH FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJHHFG3JSJW1598 527SR5325RL042919 |
CA YP45003 ME 5004294 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | UEA3001543 | CA, CA | III | — | — | TRADER JOES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHDR5LLLY5989 3UTVS2531T8591102 |
CA ZP01317 ME 5457858 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TRADER JOES | 37 | July 1, 2026 |
| GOLDEN WEST TRADING | 11 | September 8, 2026 |
| WCD LOGISTICS | 1 | August 17, 2026 |
| MORROW COLD STORAGE | 1 | August 11, 2026 |
| GWFG | 1 | July 28, 2026 |
| FORT WORTH FARMS | 1 | July 13, 2026 |
| WCD | 1 | May 9, 2026 |
| TRADERS | 1 | December 29, 2025 |
| TRADER JOE | 1 | August 5, 2025 |
| GWT | 1 | May 28, 2025 |
| TRADER JOES'S OXNARD YARD | 1 | March 28, 2025 |
| TRADER JOE'S WAREHOUSE | 1 | March 2, 2025 |
3 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 1, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 6, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 6, 2020 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Sentry Select Insurance Company |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Sentry Select Insurance Company |
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