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MUSHROOM EXPRESS INC
Valley Center, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 580427 · MC 281347
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 1995
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-281347 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co
Safety
Satisfactory
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on April 16, 2021; first granted April 26, 1995 (31 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC281347
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT53659A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
580427
MC Number
MC-281347
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 9, 1994
Authority First Granted
April 26, 1995
Authority Reinstated
April 16, 2021
Annual Mileage
3,209 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
33777 Valley Center Road, Valley Center, CA 92082
Phone
Owner / Officer
Marvin C. Donius
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
1 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA4
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 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XK2641020 | 4 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHDP9X3DD182466 | 4 | — |
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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2026 | UEZF001400 | CA, CA | II | 1 | — | UNIVERSAL PURE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHDP9X3DD182466 1UYVS253XK2641020 |
CA 9F97047 CA 4TV9669 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | UECR000597 | CA, CA | II | 5 | — | UNITED STATES COLD STORAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHDP9X3DD182466 1UYVS253XK2641020 |
CA 9F97047 CA 4TV9669 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 3, 2026 | UF54002017 | CA, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHDP9X3DD182466 1UYVS253XK2641020 |
CA 9F97047 CA 4TV9669 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| July 24, 2026 | NCPN008195 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHDP9X3DD182466 1UYVS253XK2641020 |
CA 9F97047 CA 4TV9669 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL PURE | 1 | September 11, 2026 |
| UNITED STATES COLD STORAGE | 1 | August 7, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 16, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 26, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 25, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 26, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 21, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 12, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 16, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 14, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 19, 2018 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 29, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 14, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 4, 2003 | COMMON | On Record |
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