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SAHARA EXPRESS INC
Madera, CA
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3949225 · MC 1469172
Active
Satisfactory
Active 4 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1469172 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
2 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
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1469172
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3949225
MC Number
MC-1469172
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 22, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 7, 2022
Authority Granted
September 28, 2022
Annual Mileage
222,962 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Madera, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537GM411141 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9KN107048 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2024 | 5590000051 | VAN BUREN AR | I | 8 | 3 | CONBRACO INDUSTRIES INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR9KN107048 1UYVS2537GM411141 |
CA YP18562 CA 4UL9572 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| January 26, 2024 | PE09174868 | BECKHAM POE, OK | I | 4 | — | RPE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X3LJ419347 1UYVS2537GM411141 |
CA YP62556 CA 4UL9572 |
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CONBRACO INDUSTRIES INC. | 1 | April 30, 2024 |
| RPE | 1 | January 26, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 19, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 8, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 17, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 28, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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