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EKA TRANSPORT INC
Livingston, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4454377 · MC 1755766
No Safety Rating
Active 9 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1755766 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Knight Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
28.6% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1755766
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Knight Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy KSCA000000625-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4454377
MC Number
MC-1755766
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 16, 2025
Authority Granted
February 5, 2026
Annual Mileage
90,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Livingston, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance20
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.8pp higher)
28.6% of 14 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
66th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
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 in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 14 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 14 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 14 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 14 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL3
NV3
CA2
NE2
AR1
SD1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (17)
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
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
12
Tractor
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR4NLMZ7055 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2RSVD4464 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622PW509238 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531FU250123 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV7TSWP5975 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2MN268562 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR8NLMX0215 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0624PW509239 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B2KL120012 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B3LL174890 | 1 | — |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B4PL317593 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B8LL220732 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B9LL174814 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532BXGL894113 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530HU818221 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538L2891017 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5322RM038997 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2026 | 171L000275 | IA, IA | III | 4 | — | BETTER COOLING C/O ALWAYS FRESH FAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDV9TSWP5976 1UYVS2536N2658305 |
CA ZP88993 ME 5323540 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| September 3, 2026 | ND6S009747 | CA, CA | I | 7 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJHHDR4NLMZ7055 1JJV532B9LL174814 |
CA ZP73524 CA 4RZ6346 |
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| August 5, 2026 | NDLR006726 | CA, CA | I | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJHHDV7TSWP5975 527SR5322RM038997 |
CA ZP88992 CA 4XP1496 |
| July 16, 2026 | T077000300 | KIMBALL NE | III | 1 | — | MARKON BOWLING GREEN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJHHDR4NLMZ7055 1JJV532B3LL174890 |
CA ZP73524 CA 4TC7785 |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| July 3, 2026 | 7010029485 | NV, NV | II | 3 | 1 | SARGENTO FOODS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDV7TSWP5975 1JJV532B4PL317593 |
CA ZP88992 ME 5564341 |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| June 29, 2026 | 7900001995 | VAN BUREN AR | II | 3 | — | TAYLOR FARMS CALIFORNIA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHDR4NLMZ7055 1UYVS2538L2891017 |
CA ZP73524 CA 4SR8540 |
| 393.205A-WRC | Wheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45C-BSG | Air Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | 5008900008 | 80, IL | III | — | — | PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH2MN268562 1UYVS2530HU818221 |
CA ZP73491 CA 4WG1548 |
| June 4, 2026 | V262404696 | IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALE, TX | I | 9 | 1 | DRISCOLLS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJHHDR4NLMZ7055 1JJV532B8LL220732 |
CA ZP73524 ME 5352441 |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 11, 2026 | 25JM000907 | WENDOVER UT | I | 3 | 1 | CALCHEF FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH2MN268562 1GR1A0622PW509238 |
CA ZP73491 ME 5564548 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 28, 2026 | 4180950748 | I-74, IL | II | — | — | ALDI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJHHDR8NLMX0215 1JJV532BXGL894113 |
CA ZP87982 CA 4WH8826 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BETTER COOLING C/O ALWAYS FRESH FAR | 1 | September 28, 2026 |
| MARKON BOWLING GREEN | 1 | July 16, 2026 |
| SARGENTO FOODS INC | 1 | July 3, 2026 |
| TAYLOR FARMS CALIFORNIA | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
| PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC | 1 | June 18, 2026 |
| DRISCOLLS | 1 | June 4, 2026 |
| CALCHEF FOODS | 1 | May 11, 2026 |
| ALDI | 1 | April 28, 2026 |
| WOLVERINE PACKING CO | 1 | April 18, 2026 |
| SIERRA PRODUCE | 1 | March 24, 2026 |
| CHURCH BROTHERS, LLC | 1 | March 8, 2026 |
| ORGANIC GIRL | 1 | January 1, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 5, 2026 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 24, 2025 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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