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CEA TRUCKING FAMILY LLC
Brandon, FL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4028680 · MC 1521444
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1521444 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 10 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on August 26, 2024 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1521444
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
GEiCO Marine Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300075333
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4028680
MC Number
MC-1521444
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 15, 2023
Authority Reinstated
October 18, 2024
Annual Mileage
62,400 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Brandon, FL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service9
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2026 | 2308003002 | WESLEY CHAPEL FL | II | 8 | — | COSTCO | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLIN |
1FVACWDC54HN54522 |
FL PXEA28 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 24, 2026 | KLEIN04300 | MI, MI | I | 8 | 3 | KINGSTON TRANSPORTATION | Straight Truck |
STERLING TRUCK |
2FZAAMCS92AJ79042 |
FL AK47FZ |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver 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 | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| June 4, 2026 | 172K000007 | IA, IA | II | 14 | 2 | METTLER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMAAL28H570733 |
FL CF04NB |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| January 2, 2024 | 2308001425 | LUTZ FL | III | — | — | SAC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMAAL28H570733 |
FL CF04NB |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| COSTCO | 1 | September 2, 2026 |
| KINGSTON TRANSPORTATION | 1 | August 24, 2026 |
| METTLER | 1 | June 4, 2026 |
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 above. 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 2 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | FL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA1
MI1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
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
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAL28H570733 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Sterling Truck M8500 Acterra | Not Applicable · Class 7 | 2FZAAMCS92AJ79042 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 18, 2024 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 30, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 26, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 11, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 27, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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