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BAJA CONNECTION TRANSPORT LLC
San Diego, CA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4070477 · MC 1546325
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1546325 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
18.2% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1546325
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (U.S. Branch)
BIPD · $750,000 · Policy HICA126104090
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD · $750,000 · Policy CCA-0025049-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4070477
MC Number
MC-1546325
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
June 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 2, 2023
Authority Granted
June 29, 2023
Annual Mileage
65,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
San Diego, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightIntermodal
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
18.2% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
22.2%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 45th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
11
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.5pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSDZAPR4JN205337 | 0 | Clean |
| April 7, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSDZAPR4JN205337 | 1 | Passed |
| February 12, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSDZAPR4JN205337 | 2 | Passed |
| February 2, 2026 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDZAPR4JN205337 | 0 | Clean |
| October 30, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HSDZAPR4JN205337 | 0 | Clean |
| July 9, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSDZAPR4JN205337 | 0 | Clean |
| May 21, 2025 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDZAPR4JN205337 | 0 | Clean |
| March 24, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSDZAPR4JN205337 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| February 12, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HSDZAPR4JN205337 | 0 | Clean |
| January 20, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HSDZAPR4JN205337 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| September 25, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSDZAPR4JN205337 | 1 | Passed |
| March 14, 2024 | US | Level I — Full | — | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 13 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
5 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 6 | Out of service |
| March 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on. | 6 | Out of service |
| February 12, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
| February 12, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | Cited |
| April 7, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | Cited |
| September 25, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | Truck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 1997 | 3 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA12
US1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
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
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Container Chassis
4
Flatbed
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4JN205337 | 11 | 2 |
| 2001 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 24 ft | 3H3C242S41T105600 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S7MT400459 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Jansteel | Flatbed · 40 ft | 7PFJ3AA25NB001299 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 28 ft | LJRC2824251007130 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 46 ft | LJRC4626751019211 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 29, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
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