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CESAR VARGAS
DBA: Franklin Express Trucking
Compton, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 810383 · MC 360442
Satisfactory
Active 10 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 1999
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-360442 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 10 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on July 15, 2016; first granted August 24, 1999 (27 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC360442
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN379718
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
810383
MC Number
MC-360442
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 19, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 13, 1999
Authority First Granted
August 24, 1999
Authority Reinstated
July 15, 2016
Annual Mileage
83,677 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Location
Compton, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA3
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531FU213816 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3LJ317533 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25373U031503 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD58GSHR3547 | 1 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | NABR010479 | CA, CA | I | — | — | RIALTO WHSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X3LJ317533 1UYVS2531FU213816 |
CA ZP89595 CA 4XK9250 |
| May 1, 2026 | NFDY001135 | CA, CA | III | 1 | 1 | SL PRODUCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X3LJ317533 1UYVS2531FU213816 |
CA ZP89595 CA ED66E03 |
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | False Log | ||||||||
| October 22, 2025 | NDM1007778 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE, CA | I | 8 | 2 | CLASSIC FRUIT COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD58GSHR3547 1UYVS25373U031503 |
CA YP97628 CA 4MY4422 |
| 383.95A-LCDL | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.13C2-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RIALTO WHSE | 1 | September 21, 2026 |
| SL PRODUCE | 1 | May 1, 2026 |
| CLASSIC FRUIT COMPANY | 1 | October 22, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 16, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 15, 2016 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| July 15, 2016 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| July 11, 2016 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| July 11, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 12, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 14, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 5, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 6, 2016 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 17, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 16, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 15, 2003 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| June 29, 2000 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Evilsizor Process Servers Inc
8601 W Cross Dr Ste F5 #301, Littleton, CO, 80123
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