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BCU INC
Needles, CA
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No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3586285 · MC 1530877
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1530877 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 6 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
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 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1530877
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3586285
MC Number
MC-1530877
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 11, 2021
Authority Granted
August 26, 2025
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1300 River Rd, Needles, CA 92363
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ricardo Lopez Andrade
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
16.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th 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
2025
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
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA5
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG5GN942988 | 3 | — |
| 2000 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA062XYW078908 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25301U366549 | 2 | — |
| 2028 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536WM543340 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG0DN149948 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXBN529675 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TK88N486476 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5329LM014048 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2025 | UFWF004115 | MTN PASS JPOE CVEF, CA | III | 2 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
4V4NC9TK88N486476 5V8VA5329LM014048 |
CA TEMP CA 4SN5707 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| June 13, 2025 | V251736210 | IH40 EB POTTER SCALE, TX | I | 4 | — | FOWLER PACKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EG5GN942988 1UYVS25301U366549 |
CA 9G64125 CA 4SN5319 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| May 19, 2025 | NAGM010040 | GILROY IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EG5GN942988 1GRAA062XYW078908 |
CA 9G64125 CA 4VB7349 |
| May 19, 2025 | N8MC009913 | GILROY IF, CA | I | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EHXBN529675 1UYVS25301U366549 |
CA 9E37879 CA 4SN5319 |
| March 20, 2025 | UFWH001028 | NB SR33 JNO GRAYSON RD, CA | II | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EG0DN149948 1UYVS2536WM543340 |
CA 9G76959 CA 4TN8965 |
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| 393.43C-BVTV | Brake - Vacuum, towing vehicle unable to actuate trailer parking/emergency brakes manually | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| March 19, 2025 | UHI7000380 | SB SR-99 JSO PHILIP RAINE REST, CA | III | 2 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EG5GN942988 1GRAA062XYW078908 |
CA 9G64125 CA 4VB7349 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FOWLER PACKING | 1 | June 13, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 26, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 28, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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