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LONG STEADY FREIGHT INC
Irvine, CA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3602595 · MC 1224242
No Safety Rating
Active 8 months · first granted 2021
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1224242 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Trailblazers Insurance Company Inc A Rrg
Safety
Not Rated
42.9% OOS · 24 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — 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
- Operating authority active 8 months since reinstatement on January 29, 2026; first granted April 28, 2021 (5 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 42.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1224242
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy STB04038
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3602595
MC Number
MC-1224242
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 1, 2021
Authority First Granted
April 28, 2021
Authority Reinstated
January 29, 2026
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
177 Fieldwood, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Da Zhou
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
21
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance56
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service15
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (22.2pp higher)
42.9% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th 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 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 14, 2024 | NV | — | 1 | Yes | Severe Crosswinds · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA14
AZ3
NV1
Fleet & Equipment (12)
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
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
6
Tractor
3
Container Chassis
1
Intermodal Chassis
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1LSLN0922 | 7 | 2 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR4HSHZ6689 | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5FL875419 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3CL721321 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4CL718914 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9LSLL3897 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W38L139793 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W88L202001 | 1 | 1 |
| Trailmobil | Semi-trailer | 2MN01JAH951008647 | 1 | — |
| Mecox | Intermodal Chassis | 3M2CG4029XS004810 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Cimc | Container Chassis · 45 ft | 57VAA4526L2000158 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5325NM206676 | 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 (24)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2026 | 7098001464 | QUARTZSITE AZ | II | 7 | — | AMAZON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRAILMOBIL |
3AKJHHDR1LSLN0922 2MN01JAH951008647 |
CA YP96263 CA 4FE3790 |
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| January 10, 2026 | UF5T001870 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGLDR4HSHZ6689 1JJV532D4CL718914 |
CA ZP33198 CA 4VL8870 |
| August 19, 2025 | 7078029106 | NV, NV | II | 8 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC |
3AKJGLDR4HSHZ6689 57VAA4526L2000158 |
CA ZP33198 ME 443091Z |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 1, 2025 | 7035000642 | LITCHFIELD PARK AZ | II | 13 | 1 | AMAZON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR1LSLN0922 1JJV532D5FL875419 |
CA YP96263 CA 4VT2221 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 21, 2025 | 7035000403 | TONOPAH AZ | II | 6 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR1LSLN0922 1JJV532D5FL875419 |
CA YP96263 CA 4VT2221 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| February 14, 2025 | NF8B001212 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF, CA | I | — | — | LONG STEADY FREIGHT INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHHDR1LSLN0922 1JJV532W38L139793 |
CA YP96263 ME C329912 |
| February 6, 2025 | NDKS009895 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF, CA | I | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER MECOX |
3AKJGLDR4HSHZ6689 3M2CG4029XS004810 |
CA ZP33198 PA 1WT4574 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| July 29, 2024 | UCQE000130 | MOUNTAIN PASS JPOE, CA | I | — | — | AMAZON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR1LSLN0922 1JJV532D3CL721321 |
CA YP96263 CA 4TZ2120 |
| July 29, 2024 | NARU006665 | MOUNTAIN PASS, CA | I | 3 | 1 | AMAZON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR1LSLN0922 1JJV532D3CL721321 |
CA YP96263 CA 4TZ2120 |
| 393.45 | OOSBrake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 5, 2024 | NECL001877 | CASTAIC IF, CA | I | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHHDR9LSLL3897 1JJV532W88L202001 |
CA YP96358 CA 4UA6249 |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5A | Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON | 5 | February 15, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 29, 2026 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 24, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 25, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 13, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 26, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 29, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 28, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 21, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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