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MENDOZA AND SONS TRUCKING LLC
Washington, NC
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4157566
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
15.0% OOS · 23 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4157566
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
November 15, 2023
FMCSA Registration
November 15, 2023
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Location
Washington, NC
Email
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/Beams
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
15.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
20 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
60.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 38th 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
23
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (23)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X33N596121 | 0 | Clean |
| July 14, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | WSTR · 2WKPDCCJ3XK955586 | 0 | Clean |
| June 12, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | WSTR · 2WKPDCCJ3XK955586 | 0 | Clean |
| June 2, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | WSTR · 2WKPDCCJ3XK955586 | 0 | Clean |
| May 22, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | WSTR · 2WKPDCCJ3XK955586 | 0 | Clean |
| May 22, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X33N596121 | 0 | Clean |
| May 21, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | WSTR · 2WKPDCCJ3XK955586 | 0 | Clean |
| April 23, 2026 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X33N596121 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| April 22, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | WSTR · 2WKPDCCJ3XK955586 | 0 | Clean |
| February 25, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X33N596121 | 0 | Clean |
| January 14, 2026 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X33N596121 | 2 | Passed |
| December 10, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DR9XXVN441707 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 23 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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Flat tire or fabric exposed | 8 | Out of service |
| March 10, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 7 | Out of service |
| June 4, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Warning Flags | Warning flag required on projecting load | 1 | Out of service |
| January 14, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 8 | Cited |
| January 14, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | 1 | Cited |
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
4
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2026 | NC | — | 4 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC23
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Trailer (type not listed)
2
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X33N596121 | 11 | 4 |
| 2023 Fryfogle Manufacturing, Inc. | Trailer (type not listed) · 42 ft | 1F9F1AK27PL494171 | 10 | 2 |
| Pitt | — | 1PELT4226ZP010053 | 7 | 1 |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9XXVN441707 | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2WKPDCCJ3XK955586 | 6 | — |
| 2021 Fryfogle Manufacturing, Inc. | Trailer (type not listed) · 40 ft | 1F9F1AJ24ML494027 | 2 | 2 |
| Mcle | — | 1M9FT4220MA776116 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Pitts Trailers | Flatbed · 42 ft | 5JYLT4224FP151631 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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