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BAJA TRANSPORT LLC
Imperial, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3430902 · MC 1113076
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1113076 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 16.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1113076
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA864034523
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3430902
MC Number
MC-1113076
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 21, 2020
Authority Granted
July 22, 2020
Annual Mileage
90,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
575 1 2 Banta Rd, Imperial, CA 92251
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rodrigo Mesa
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesFresh Produce
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
33.3% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
5 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA7
CO1
TX1
US1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
3
Tractor
3
Car Hauler
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDV0HSHW3392 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDV6JLJK2913 | 3 | 2 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 5856C5329GP003365 | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 Cottrell CX-5307 | Car Hauler | 5E0AU17459G272801 | 3 | — |
| Mill | Semi-trailer | 1M9CSFC26FT486891 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3KJ236948 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 7L35771003 | 1 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | UEO4000882 | CA, CA | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTIL UTIL |
3AKJGHDV0HSHW3392 7L35771003 7L35771003 |
CA 9G81562 CA 4MT4709 CA 1VF7262 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | 1702180770 | MONUMENT CO | III | 6 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNKNOWN |
1FUJGLDV6JLJK2913 5856C5329GP003365 |
CA ZP21697 CA 4WV1917 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-HOSPRNC | OOSDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | NDM1008443 | CA, CA | I | 3 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SNCT |
1FUJGLDV6JLJK2913 5856C5329GP003365 |
CA ZP21697 CA 4WV1917 |
| 393.106B-C | OOSCargo - Not immobilized or secured | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 6, 2026 | NEEU003879 | CA, CA | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER COTTRELL |
3AKJGHDV0HSHW3392 5E0AU17459G272801 |
CA 9G81562 CA 4VW8345 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 16, 2026 | NDOG007241 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | II | 2 | — | DISCOUNT AUTO TRADING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER COTTRELL |
3AKJGHDV0HSHW3392 5E0AU17459G272801 |
CA 9G81562 CA 4VW8345 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| December 3, 2025 | UGAU000061 | I-5 S/B SANTA NELLA SCALE, CA | III | 3 | — | BAJA TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER COTTRELL |
3AKJGHDV0HSHW3392 5E0AU17459G272801 |
CA 9G81562 CA 4VW8345 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 29, 2025 | UE2P004171 | RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SNCT |
1FUJGLDV6JLJK2913 5856C5329GP003365 |
CA ZP21697 CA 4WV1917 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| April 22, 2025 | V251838702 | IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALE, TX | I | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor |
FRHT |
— |
CA ZP21697 |
| January 9, 2025 | NDHX006189 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | II | 2 | — | KELLER FORD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MILL |
1XKYD49X3KJ236948 1M9CSFC26FT486891 |
CA ZP21692 CA 4VM9376 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| April 22, 2024 | 1476000468 | YUMA AZ, US | I | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
DODGE KAUF |
3C63RPGL7HG762154 5VGFE473XCL003642 |
CA EP02758 CA 4UY6816 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DISCOUNT AUTO TRADING INC | 1 | April 16, 2026 |
| KELLER FORD | 1 | January 9, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 14, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 1, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 3, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 22, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 22, 2020 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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