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ARO TRUCKING INC
Pasadena, CA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
29.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 796471 · MC 480342
Satisfactory
Active 19 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 2004
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-480342 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Hudson Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
29.6% OOS · 32 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
29.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 19 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 5, 2007; first granted March 5, 2004 (22 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 9.1% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 26.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 32 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC480342
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BUI-001093
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy BUI-001093
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
796471
MC Number
MC-480342
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 23, 1999
Authority First Granted
March 5, 2004
Authority Reinstated
February 5, 2007
Annual Mileage
294,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2500 E Woodlyn Road, Pasadena, CA 91104
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ovsanna Tekeian
Cargo Types
General FreightChemicalsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
32
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
20
Out-of-Service Violations
17
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance50
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service13
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate9.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (3.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate26.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (6.0pp higher)
29.6% of 27 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
13 of 22 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 22 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 22 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 22 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 22 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA21
AZ10
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
9
Semi-trailer
4
Other Trailer
2
Roll-off Trailer
2
Full Trailer
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Am-rep | Full Trailer | 1AGFT2226E1077024 | 6 | 3 |
| 2005 Dragon Products | Roll-off Trailer · 45 ft | 1UNSH45235C034439 | 6 | 2 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG8CLBK8593 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL40X0LD687088 | 5 | 2 |
| 2012 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X1CJ331334 | 5 | 2 |
| Ace Traile | Semi-trailer | 1A9227914K0074889 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9JJ200969 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3HJ132212 | 3 | 1 |
| Ace | Semi-trailer | 1A923729110074201 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Environmental Service Products Standard Trailer | Roll-off Trailer · 48 ft | 1E9RS482531229223 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X3CJ308959 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X8FD266405 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7JD466074 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Dragon Esp | Other Trailer · 48 ft | 591SH4826FC141412 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Dragon Esp | Other Trailer · 48 ft | 591SH482XHC141593 | 2 | 1 |
| Ace | Semi-trailer | 1A9229921M0074291 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Spartan Truck Company, Inc. | Trailer (type not listed) · 26 ft | 1S9TC2627VS107056 | 1 | 1 |
| Westx | Semi-trailer | 1W9SB38207A001134 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8PD856569 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2MD714591 | 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 (32)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2026 | NDM1008662 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE PRODUCTS |
1XPXD49X7JD466074 1E9RS482531229223 |
CA YP57236 CA 4UH4083 |
| July 27, 2026 | UDX3000966 | CA, CA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ACE |
1XKYD49X9JJ200969 1A923729110074201 |
CA ZP86062 CA 4AB9119 |
| July 23, 2026 | UE28005507 | CA, CA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTX |
1XKYD49X9JJ200969 1W9SB38207A001134 |
CA ZP86062 CA 4KP4937 |
| June 11, 2026 | NC4W007862 | CA, CA | I | 2 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ACE |
1XKYD49X3HJ132212 1A923729110074201 |
CA YP99118 CA 4AB9119 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STCB | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching | Suspension | ||||||||
| June 1, 2026 | 6040002092 | EHRENBERG AZ | II | 1 | 1 | GI TC ONE WILSHIRE LLC | Straight Truck Trailer |
PETERBILT AM-REP |
1NPCL40X0LD687088 1AGFT2226E1077024 |
CA EP25753 CA 4HD8543 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | XE80430372 | YUMA AZ | II | 5 | 1 | HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT SPARTAN TRUCK COMPANY, INC. |
1NPCL40X0LD687088 1S9TC2627VS107056 |
CA EP25753 CA 4NX7583 |
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 20, 2026 | XE80430369 | YUMA AZ | II | 7 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DRAGON PRODUCTS |
1XKYD49X9JJ200969 1UNSH45235C034439 |
CA ZP86062 CA 4TA2093 |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | OOSRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| March 30, 2026 | NDUX001697 | 105 SOUTH IRWINDALE AVENUE AZU, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DRAGON ESP |
1XPBD49X8PD856569 591SH482XHC141593 |
CA ZP86043 CA 4VR1243 |
| March 30, 2026 | NDUX001696 | 105 SOUTH IRWINDALE AVENUE AZU, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DRAGON ESP |
1XKYD49X3HJ132212 591SH4826FC141412 |
CA YP99118 CA 4NH6880 |
| March 30, 2026 | NDUX001695 | 105 SOUTH IRWINDALE AVENUE AZU, CA | V | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCL40X0LD687088 |
CA EP25753 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GI TC ONE WILSHIRE LLC | 1 | June 1, 2026 |
| HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES | 1 | May 26, 2026 |
| GKT WARNER CENTER MALL KATY LLC | 1 | March 25, 2026 |
| REPUBIC SERVICE / ALLIED WASTE | 1 | February 26, 2026 |
| DAVIS WIRE | 1 | May 17, 2025 |
| KEN TCHENG | 1 | May 6, 2025 |
| US NAVY | 1 | March 31, 2025 |
| LACO | 1 | February 10, 2025 |
| MATA SOUTH LLC | 1 | July 20, 2024 |
| REPUBLIC SERVICE | 1 | June 5, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 6, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 23, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 3, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 2, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 3, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 3, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 3, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 10, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 5, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2022 | Cargo | On file |
| July 2, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 6, 2006 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 4, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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