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CALDERON EXPRESS LLC
Altoona, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3859751 · MC 1409598
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1409598 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Compan
Safety
Not Rated
14.3% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1409598
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 02TRM067854-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3859751
MC Number
MC-1409598
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 8, 2022
Authority Granted
June 6, 2022
Annual Mileage
180,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
702 6th St Se, Altoona, IA 50009
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lilian A Calderon
Cargo Types
General FreightU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service9
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
14.3% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd 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
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MO2
MS2
FL1
SD1
TX1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR6CSBH9512 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532KXSS076685 | 3 | — |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0629GK255985 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR16C269772 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320KSA18515 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0620KT156720 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GP666505 | 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 29, 2026 | U771401734 | WIBAUX MT | II | 1 | — | BANK OUTDOORS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR6CSBH9512 3H3V532KXSS076685 |
IA FS8873 IA LR6697 |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| April 13, 2026 | W164001530 | EAGLEVILLE MO | I | 5 | — | GLOBAL FUSION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2HSCNAPR16C269772 1GRAP0629GK255985 |
IA MX2278 IA JL1677 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 4, 2026 | W210001581 | JOPLIN MO | III | — | — | SIETE FAMILY FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR6CSBH9512 3H3V532KXSS076685 |
IA FS8873 IA LR6697 |
| January 13, 2026 | 2250004198 | BUSHNELL FL | II | 2 | 2 | MELTON LOGISTICS PARTIAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2HSCNAPR16C269772 1GRAP0629GK255985 |
IA MX2278 IA JL1677 |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB | OOSTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| November 17, 2025 | 5410001886 | JEFFERSON SD | III | — | — | VIAFLEX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR6CSBH9512 3H3V532KXSS076685 |
IA FS8873 IA LR6697 |
| September 1, 2025 | V251980598 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE, TX | II | — | — | FIJI WATER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR6CSBH9512 3H3V532KXSS076685 |
IA FS8873 IA LR6697 |
| February 25, 2025 | 5018013142 | I20 EASTBOUND, MS | II | — | — | BUZZBALLZ LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR6CSBH9512 1DW1A5320KSA18515 |
IA FS8873 TN U932780 |
| February 6, 2025 | 2007012853 | OLIVE BRANCH/INBOUND SCALES, MS | III | — | — | O & M HALYARD INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR6CSBH9512 1GRAP0620KT156720 |
IA FS8873 FL QA7OYW |
| June 14, 2024 | 2486001938 | HAZEL GREEN WI | I | 15 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLDR6CSBH9512 1UYVS2532GP666505 |
IA FS8873 FL QA37ZN |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-L | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, or location | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 6, 2024 | 4126001057 | GRAND RIDGE FL | III | — | — | US MAIL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLDR6CSBH9512 1UYVS2532GP666505 |
IA FS8873 FL QA37ZN |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BANK OUTDOORS | 1 | August 29, 2026 |
| GLOBAL FUSION | 1 | April 13, 2026 |
| SIETE FAMILY FOODS | 1 | April 4, 2026 |
| MELTON LOGISTICS PARTIAL | 1 | January 13, 2026 |
| VIAFLEX | 1 | November 17, 2025 |
| FIJI WATER | 1 | September 1, 2025 |
| BUZZBALLZ LLC | 1 | February 25, 2025 |
| O & M HALYARD INC | 1 | February 6, 2025 |
| US MAIL | 1 | February 6, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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