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INTERNATIONAL WOOD PALLETS INC
Gardena, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3881685
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
25.8% OOS · 39 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
25.8% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 76% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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 38.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 39 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3881685
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 11, 2022
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
17021 S Figueroa St, Gardena, CA 90248
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Hernan Cortez
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
25.8% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
31 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
38.5%
Driver OOS Rate
20.0%
Ranks in the 76th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
39
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
18
Total OOS Orders
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance47
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate38.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (17.8pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (39)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2026 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49X9PD872053 | 1 | Passed |
| March 3, 2026 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | UTIL · 1UYFS2536GA576507 | 1 | Passed |
| March 3, 2026 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | UTIL · 1UYFS2532YA418201 | 1 | Passed |
| March 3, 2026 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | UTIL · 1UYFS25454A172201 | 2 | Passed |
| March 3, 2026 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | UTIL · 1UYFS2535GA576529 | 1 | Passed |
| March 3, 2026 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49X5PD799814 | 0 | Clean |
| March 3, 2026 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49X7PD872052 | 0 | Clean |
| February 3, 2026 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49X5PD799814 | 0 | Clean |
| November 3, 2025 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | UTIL · 1UYFS2536GA576507 | 1 | Passed |
| November 3, 2025 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49X9PD872053 | 0 | Clean |
| November 3, 2025 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49X5PD799814 | 2 | Passed |
| November 3, 2025 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49X7PD872052 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 39 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
22 of 28 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| October 16, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| August 21, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | 5 | Out of service |
| November 3, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | 4 | Out of service |
| May 30, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tiedown | Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1100 lbs | 3 | Out of service |
| October 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | 2 | Out of service |
| October 30, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · General Securement | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | Out of service |
| October 4, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| November 3, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| November 3, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| March 3, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| May 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| August 21, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 8 | Cited |
| August 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| March 3, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 8 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 49 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA39
Fleet & Equipment (21)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~14
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
14
Tractor
7
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5PD799814 | 7 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9PD872053 | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X47D677043 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7PD872052 | 5 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9624KH100972 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2536GA576507 | 4 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9628KH100974 | 3 | 2 |
| 2000 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2532YA418201 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2539XA051201 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2535GA576529 | 2 | — |
Show all 21 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2539GA576517 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 54 ft | 1UYFS25461A565202 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 54 ft | 1UYFS25471A668001 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X26D863145 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0KD611845 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM962XKH100927 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2534XA945901 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2537GA576516 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2538GA576508 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 54 ft | 1UYFS25454A172201 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD79X5HD414027 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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