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CALIFORNIA GAS TRANSPORT INC
El Paso, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 589266 · MC 285009
Satisfactory
Active 6 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 1995
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-285009 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Endurance American Specialty Insurance Co
Safety
Satisfactory
10.8% OOS · 626 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on March 3, 2020; first granted March 13, 1995 (31 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 10.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 1.4% — below the 5.5% national average
- 626 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC285009
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy EXT30016489604
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy IXG685020
UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy USXTL1243826
CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy SEO-135804
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WMC2030680
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
589266
MC Number
MC-285009
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 3, 1995
Authority First Granted
March 13, 1995
Authority Reinstated
March 3, 2020
Annual Mileage
3,002,933 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
5959 Gateway West Suite #660, El Paso, TX 79925
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Oscar Alberto Gardea
Cargo Types
Liquids/GasesChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
626
Driver Inspections
331
Vehicle Inspections
606
Out-of-Service Violations
118
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1015
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service30
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate1.4% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate10.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
10.8% of 445 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
36th percentile among carriers with 100 or more inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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
257 of 457 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 459 inspections
Hours of Service
7 of 459 inspections
Driver Fitness
29 of 459 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 459 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2025 | CA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| February 6, 2025 | CA | — | 1 | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
| December 18, 2024 | CA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX96
CA83
US14
NM4
AZ3
Fleet & Equipment (74)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~48
of 48 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~26
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
48
Semi-trailer
18
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1HD421894 | 10 | 1 |
| Trin | Semi-trailer | 152919 | 9 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD64FSGH8141 | 9 | — |
| Sueq | Semi-trailer | 0MG345826 | 8 | — |
| Supr | Semi-trailer | 0MH403408 | 8 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR9CSBR6017 | 8 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1GJ102320 | 8 | 1 |
| Trin | Semi-trailer | 375061 | 8 | — |
| Fruh | — | 375064 | 8 | 1 |
| Ttmi | Semi-trailer | 393975 | 8 | 1 |
Show all 74 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0MJ448161 | 7 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2JJ199471 | 7 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXFJ472261 | 7 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG2DSFF7469 | 7 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD6XFSGH8144 | 7 | — |
| Fruehauf | — | FRE243601 | 7 | — |
| Frue | — | 0MH403406 | 6 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0LJ393919 | 6 | — |
| Trin | Semi-trailer | 372285 | 6 | — |
| Trin | Semi-trailer | 375059 | 6 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDV0GSGV2646 | 6 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDV7GSGV2644 | 6 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD62FSGH8140 | 6 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD68FSGR9143 | 6 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1MJ458200 | 5 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8GJ102315 | 5 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD66FSGH8142 | 5 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD69FSGG8219 | 5 | — |
| Supr | Semi-trailer | 0ME319404 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2MJ435721 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2NJ483754 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3NJ498098 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6MJ458127 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9MJ458140 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDV0GSGV2825 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDV9GSGV2645 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD57FSGM8854 | 4 | 1 |
| Glit | — | 647390B | 4 | — |
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | 0MM497505 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1LJ353719 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5MJ458166 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9MJ458171 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4HD421890 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49XXDD193026 | 3 | — |
| Trin | Semi-trailer | 370231 | 3 | — |
| Trin | Semi-trailer | 375327 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD65FSGG8220 | 3 | — |
| Lubb | — | 56263LUBB | 3 | — |
| Othr | — | TP44940 | 3 | — |
| 2008 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK28DAC1249 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0NJ483574 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1MJ435726 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5MJ435812 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X0DD193035 | 2 | — |
| Trinity In | Semi-trailer | 375347 | 2 | 1 |
| Trin | Semi-trailer | 375359 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD66FSGR9142 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD67FSGG8218 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1JN496508 | 2 | 1 |
| Supr | Semi-trailer | 07130042654130458 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 07130642667145743 | 1 | — |
| Supr | — | 0MH403401 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X07J181318 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7MJ436038 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X0DD193018 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X9DD193017 | 1 | — |
| 2009 International LF627 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCUAPR29C092253 | 1 | — |
| 2009 International LF627 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCUAPR89C045597 | 1 | — |
| Trin | — | 375337 | 1 | — |
| Frue | Semi-trailer | 497505 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG58N492876 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALDR2DPBT6841 | 1 | — |
| Superior T | Semi-trailer | NB2633 | 1 | — |
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | OMH403408 | 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 (626)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2026 | V262661793 | TX, TX | I | 1 | — | WSTRN RFNG | Truck Tractor Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER — |
3AKJGLD65FSGG8220 0MH403401 |
TX R456100 TX 109C283 |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 6, 2026 | 1474002404 | EL PASO TX, US | I | 4 | 1 | WSTRN RFNG TERMINALS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER LUBBOCK |
3AKJCYF32RDVK0595 00000000000058786 |
TX R289708 TX Y40234 |
| 393.43A-TPV | OOSAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 6, 2026 | V262683771 | TX, TX | I | 2 | — | WSTRN RFNG | Truck Tractor Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER — |
3AKJGLBG2DSFF7469 58786 |
TX R289708 TX Y40234 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| November 6, 2026 | V262688954 | TX, TX | I | 2 | — | WSTRN RFNG | Truck Tractor Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER — |
3AKJGLD66FSGH8142 375347 |
TX R455989 TX 167C340 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 6, 2026 | V262688955 | TX, TX | I | 1 | — | WSTRN RFNG | Truck Tractor Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER — |
3AKJGLD67FSGG8218 69840 |
TX R455990 TX 109C267 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| November 5, 2026 | 1474002398 | EL PASO TX, US | I | 4 | 2 | WSTRN RFNG TERMINALS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER LUBBOCK |
3AKJGLD62FSGH8140 00000000000056263 |
TX R455987 TX Y40227 |
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.207C-SBML | OOSSuspension - Broken main leaf spring | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| November 4, 2026 | V262683750 | TX, TX | II | — | — | WSTRN RFNG | Truck Tractor Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER — |
3AKJGLD68FSGR9143 647390B |
TX R456102 TX Y40220 |
| November 3, 2026 | V262684137 | TX, TX | II | — | — | CALIFORNIA GAS | Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGHDV0GSGV2825 |
TX 188B788 |
| November 3, 2026 | V262683899 | TX, TX | II | 4 | — | WSTRN RFNG TERMINALS | Truck Tractor Trailer |
PETERBILT — |
1XPBD49X4HD421890 57148 |
TX R670423 TX Y40226 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| November 3, 2026 | V262658785 | TX, TX | II | 1 | — | WESTERN REFINING TERMINALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER — |
3AKJGLD66FSGR9142 07132635317145808 |
TX R455992 TX 188B787 |
| 391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MIDSTREAM ENERGY PARTNERS | 93 | October 30, 2026 |
| SLAUGHTER GAS PLANT | 36 | June 27, 2026 |
| MIDSTREAM ENERGY | 32 | October 6, 2026 |
| WSTRN RFNG TERMINALS | 27 | November 6, 2026 |
| WSTRN RFNG | 26 | November 6, 2026 |
| MIDSTREAM ENERGY PARTNERS USA LLC | 21 | April 28, 2026 |
| ENTERPRISE TERMINALS | 20 | June 26, 2026 |
| UNIVERSAL LPG | 15 | November 3, 2026 |
| UNIVERSAL OIL & GAS | 13 | July 8, 2026 |
| WESTERN REFINING TERMINALS | 12 | November 3, 2026 |
| ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS | 12 | June 26, 2026 |
| WESTERN REFINING | 11 | August 20, 2026 |
85 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 29, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 27, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 27, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 29, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 8, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 30, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 25, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 25, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 25, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 25, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 25, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 22, 2020 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| December 27, 2016 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| February 15, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| January 19, 2000 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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