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FREE WAY TRANS INC
Yuba City, CA
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No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3929518 · MC 1455975
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1455975 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
6 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1455975
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3929518
MC Number
MC-1455975
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 4, 2022
Authority Granted
September 2, 2025
Annual Mileage
288,656 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Yuba City, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA3
OR1
WA1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
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
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1FT127032 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR2HSHR0843 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR4MLMJ5470 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2025 | NEDJ003657 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | II | — | — | RESER'S FINE FOODS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDR4MLMJ5470 3H3V532C1FT127032 |
CA ZP23510 CA 4TF7376 |
| December 16, 2024 | AP90260487 | WOODBURN OR | III | — | — | ALPINE FOOD DISTRIBUTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR2HSHR0843 3H3V532C1FT127032 |
CA XP84512 CA 4TF7376 |
| June 18, 2024 | NDDN005305 | COTTONWOOD IF, CA | I | — | — | KRAFT HEINZ | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR2HSHR0843 3H3V532C1FT127032 |
CA XP84512 CA 4TF7376 |
| June 18, 2024 | NEL1002873 | COTTONWOOD IF, CA | I | 4 | 3 | KRAFT HEINZ FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR2HSHR0843 3H3V532C1FT127032 |
CA XP84512 CA 4TF7376 |
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.205A | OOSWheel/rim cracked or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.65C | OOSImproper securement of fuel tank | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| February 29, 2024 | 0905000055 | GOLDENDALE WA | II | 9 | — | BROWN BOY ONION INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER — |
3AKJGLDR2HSHR0843 1UYVS2530FU180520 |
CA XP84512 CA 4SE3951 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 20, 2023 | NDHX005172 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | I | — | — | BOTSFORD & GOODFELLOW, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR2HSHR0843 3H3V532C1FT127032 |
CA XP84512 CA 4TF7376 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RESER'S FINE FOODS INC | 1 | March 13, 2025 |
| ALPINE FOOD DISTRIBUTION | 1 | December 16, 2024 |
| KRAFT HEINZ | 1 | June 18, 2024 |
| KRAFT HEINZ FOODS | 1 | June 18, 2024 |
| BROWN BOY ONION INC. | 1 | February 29, 2024 |
| BOTSFORD & GOODFELLOW, INC | 1 | September 20, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 26, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 16, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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