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FREEDOM FREIGHT LINES LLC
Escondido, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4200898 · MC 1620649
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1620649 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
30.0% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1620649
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy SMC1819016
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy URG-04158
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4200898
MC Number
MC-1620649
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 27, 2024
Authority Granted
April 25, 2024
Annual Mileage
135,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Escondido, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
30.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
40.0%
Driver OOS Rate
14.3%
Ranks in the 69th 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
8
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2026 | SD | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHFG6LSLR8539 | 0 | Clean |
| May 28, 2026 | OR | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHFG6LSLR8539 | 0 | Clean |
| May 26, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHFG6LSLR8539 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| March 25, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJHHFG6LSLR8539 | 9 | 3 OOS |
| March 6, 2026 | LA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHFG6LSLR8539 | 0 | Clean |
| January 28, 2026 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHFG6LSLR8539 | 4 | Passed |
| November 15, 2025 | CO | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHFG6LSLR8539 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| May 14, 2025 | OR | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHFG6LSLR8539 | 1 | Passed |
| January 28, 2025 | WA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHFG6LSLR8539 | 2 | Passed |
| January 21, 2025 | UT | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHFG6LSLR8539 | 0 | Clean |
| July 15, 2024 | UT | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHFG6LSLR8539 | 2 | Passed |
| June 10, 2024 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHFG6LSLR8539 | 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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 10 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 15, 2025 | Controlled Substances/​Alcohol · Drugs | Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. | 10 | Out of service |
| May 26, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| March 25, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle | 4 | Out of service |
| March 25, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken | 4 | Out of service |
| March 25, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| March 25, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Steering Mechanism | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 6 | Cited |
| May 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Lamps improper color height location. | 6 | Cited |
| January 28, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Lamps improper color height location. | 6 | Cited |
| January 28, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| January 28, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | Railroad Crossing - Failed to obey a traffic control device or the direction of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway crossing | 5 | Cited |
| January 28, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| March 25, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | 4 | Cited |
| March 25, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
| March 25, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | Cited |
| March 25, 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 |
Showing the 15 most serious of 18 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA3
OR2
UT2
AZ1
CO1
LA1
and 3 more states
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8HL975968 | 12 | 3 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG6LSLR8539 | 12 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 18, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 31, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 25, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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