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S CHAHAL TRUCKING INC
Gilroy, CA
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Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% 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 3902173 · MC 1437920
No Safety Rating
Active 1 month · first granted 2022
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1437920 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Southlake Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
60.0% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated September 18, 2026 following an involuntary suspension effective September 6, 2026. Continuous authority: 1 month. First granted September 7, 2022 (4 yrs, 1 mo ago).
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 month since reinstatement on September 18, 2026; first granted September 7, 2022 (4 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 20.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1437920
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Southlake Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DRPCA104223
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3902173
MC Number
MC-1437920
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 15, 2022
Authority First Granted
September 7, 2022
Authority Reinstated
September 18, 2026
Annual Mileage
110,254 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Gilroy, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh Produce
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
60.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
88th 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 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA5
MD1
NV1
WA1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Container Chassis
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3KSKP5820 | 7 | 3 |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534M7397905 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B3LL174937 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 3H3C402K4PJ010591 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2FN931566 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2026 | NCVL009453 | CA, CA | I | 3 | 1 | NAGARA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR3KSKP5820 1UYVS2534M7397905 |
CA YP56923 ME 5098372 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| July 1, 2025 | NEL3002497 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | I | 1 | 1 | MODESTO MILLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR3KSKP5820 3H3C402K4PJ010591 |
CA YP56923 ME 5092372 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| May 24, 2025 | UDCP000152 | CASTAIC IF, CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH2FN931566 1UYVS2534M7397905 |
CA XP56923 ME 5098372 |
| November 25, 2024 | 9815001091 | FREDERICK COUNTY, MD | III | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR3KSKP5820 1JJV532B3LL174937 |
CA YP56923 CA 4TH9602 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| November 17, 2024 | UC13004399 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF, CA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR3KSKP5820 1JJV532B3LL174937 |
CA YP56923 CA 4TH9602 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E1-HOSPVID | HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| August 9, 2024 | NECK002460 | CASTAIC IF, CA | II | 1 | — | FAMOUS RAMONA WATER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR3KSKP5820 1JJV532B3LL174937 |
CA YP56923 CA 4TH9602 |
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 29, 2024 | 9352019550 | I80 W/B MM 312 OISIO CHECKSITE, NV | II | 1 | — | FARIBAULT FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR3KSKP5820 1UYVS2534M7397905 |
CA YP56923 ME 5098372 |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| May 9, 2024 | 2059000442 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR3KSKP5820 1UYVS2534M7397905 |
CA YP56923 ME 5098372 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| January 26, 2024 | 1844O0QD9D | NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | 3 | — | HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR3KSKP5820 1UYVS2534M7397905 |
CA YP56923 ME 5098372 |
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NAGARA | 1 | September 3, 2026 |
| MODESTO MILLING | 1 | July 1, 2025 |
| FAMOUS RAMONA WATER | 1 | August 9, 2024 |
| FARIBAULT FOODS | 1 | June 29, 2024 |
| HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC. | 1 | January 26, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | Active Reinstated | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 7, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 11, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 14, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 3, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 14, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 25, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 7, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 7, 2022 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 6, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Platinum Transport Insurance Risk Retention Group, Inc |
| August 7, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective September 6, 2026 |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Transportation Authority LLC
390 ROUTE D, Lockwood, MO, 65682
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