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HIGHLAND FREIGHT LLC
Strathmore, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3841501
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
30.8% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
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 57.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3841501
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 14, 2022
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Location
Strathmore, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate57.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (36.4pp higher)
30.8% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
72nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
7 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2025 | CA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA13
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Flatbed
3
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilx | Semi-trailer | 4WW5482A4J6626288 | 5 | 3 |
| Kw | Tractor | 1XK2D49X6JJ201033 | 3 | 2 |
| Wilx | Semi-trailer | 4WW5482A7J6626205 | 3 | — |
| 2017 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y28XHR058472 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR1KLKG3012 | 2 | — |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 24 ft | 1UYFS1242VA292926 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X6JJ201033 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4KD627038 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N24830721514105 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR5KLKA6933 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X1LD705976 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBGDBG6DSFG8436 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG0FSGB6506 | 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 (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2026 | ND08003831 | CA, CA | V | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILX |
1XPBD49X4KD627038 4WW5482A7J6626205 |
CA 9G39683 CA 4RJ2950 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| July 3, 2026 | ND08003830 | CA, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1FUJHHDR1KLKG3012 1E1H5Y28XHR058472 |
CA 9G99636 CA 4SZ1750 |
| July 3, 2026 | ND08003829 | CA, CA | V | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER UTIL |
1FUJGLDR5KLKA6933 1UYFS1242VA292926 1UYFF2246VA292826 |
CA 9H16764 CA 4CP8331 CA 4NC1515 |
| 393.201A-FRMC | Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | UEGM000537 | CA, CA | II | 2 | 1 | PCI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILX |
1XKZD49X6JJ201033 4WW5482A4J6626288 |
CA 9G50529 CA 4RR2097 |
| 393.110C-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| April 22, 2026 | UFJ3003660 | VISALIA AREA, CA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILX |
1XKZD49X6JJ201033 4WW5482A4J6626288 |
CA 9G50529 CA 4RR2097 |
| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| April 2, 2026 | UHI7000955 | SR-65 JNO AVE 32, CA | I | 6 | 1 | HOME GROWN ORANGIC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW WILX |
1XK2D49X6JJ201033 4WW5482A4J6626288 |
CA 9G50529 CA 4RR2097 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| September 4, 2025 | UEGM000411 | MEREDITH DR AT AVE 200, CA | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW WILX |
1XK2D49X6JJ201033 4WW5482A4J6626288 |
CA 9G50529 CA 4RR2097 |
| 393.110C-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| May 13, 2025 | UHI7000495 | SR-65/NORTHGRAND AVE, CA | II | 2 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSO |
1XPCDP9X1LD705976 4WW5482A7J6626205 |
CA DE56S14 CA 4RJ2950 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| April 29, 2025 | UFJ3002934 | PORTERVILLE AREA, CA | II | 8 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER UTIL |
3AKBGDBG6DSFG8436 1UYFS1242VA292926 1UYFF2246VA292826 |
CA 9G05567 CA 4CP8331 CA 4NC1515 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| January 23, 2025 | UGO6000233 | JENSEN/ THOMPSON, CA | II | 2 | 1 | NEW GENERATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJGLBG0FSGB6506 13N24830721514105 |
CA 9G02118 CA 4EA5725 |
| 393.110C-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PCI | 1 | June 18, 2026 |
| HOME GROWN ORANGIC | 1 | April 2, 2026 |
| NEW GENERATION | 1 | January 23, 2025 |
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