FMCSA Carrier Profile
DENIS ZELAYA RODRIGUEZ
DBA: Zelaya Trucking
Salinas, CA
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 months
Authority
Active
MC-1352289 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated April 23, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1352289
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 2-CWH-CA-19-S0357494-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3779296
MC Number
MC-1352289
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 9, 2021
Authority Reinstated
April 23, 2026
Annual Mileage
128,129 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Salinas, CA
Email
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Out-of-Service Rate
20.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 44th 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
11
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHPDV2LSLF0463 | 0 | Clean |
| September 23, 2025 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | FRHT · 3AKJHPDV2LSLF0463 | 0 | Clean |
| June 11, 2025 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | FRHT · 3AKJHPDV2LSLF0463 | 2 | Passed |
| February 14, 2025 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X4EJ394642 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| January 8, 2025 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYDP9XXFJ433977 | 2 | Passed |
| April 10, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | — | 2 | Passed |
| April 10, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | — | 0 | Clean |
| April 3, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | — | 1 | 1 OOS |
| March 27, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | — | 4 | Passed |
| March 27, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | — | 0 | Clean |
| March 20, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | — | 4 | 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
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2026 | CA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| February 11, 2025 | CA | — | — | Yes | Severe Crosswinds · Daylight · Dry |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA10
AZ1
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 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV2LSLF0463 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B2EL811898 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25327U904810 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537H2987308 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XFU158606 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4EJ394642 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXFJ433977 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 4, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 13, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 22, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 12, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 23, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| January 30, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
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