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S & A TRANSPORTATION INC
Salinas, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 891605 · MC 388139
No Safety Rating
Active 19 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 2000
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-388139 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
28.6% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 19 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on April 26, 2007; first granted August 31, 2000 (26 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC388139
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA872455232
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy BA2609044
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
891605
MC Number
MC-388139
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 2, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 5, 2000
Authority First Granted
August 31, 2000
Authority Reinstated
April 26, 2007
Annual Mileage
75,060 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Salinas, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceFarm Supplies
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
28.6% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA10
AZ1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0JD495636 | 9 | 2 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XJ2369230 | 5 | 1 |
| Doon | Semi-trailer | 1D9BG4828B1609154 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2026 | UEDZ001713 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | II | 2 | — | BENGARD RANCH INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X0JD495636 1UYVS253XJ2369230 |
CA XP22435 CA 4UF4429 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| December 21, 2025 | UFE6003138 | CASTAIC IF, CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X0JD495636 1UYVS253XJ2369230 |
CA XP22435 CA 4UF4429 |
| December 8, 2025 | UEL5000531 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | II | 6 | 3 | TAYLOR FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X0JD495636 1UYVS253XJ2369230 |
CA XP22435 CA 4UF4429 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | OOSTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 9, 2025 | N8MC009673 | GILROY IF, CA | I | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBD49X0JD495636 |
CA XP22435 |
| January 16, 2025 | UDMC003116 | VICTORVILLE AREA, CA | III | 2 | — | EMERALD PACKAGING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X0JD495636 1UYVS253XJ2369230 |
CA XP22435 CA 4UF4429 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| January 10, 2025 | NCEB007671 | GILROY IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X0JD495636 1UYVS253XJ2369230 |
CA XP22435 CA 4UF4429 |
| November 16, 2024 | UDFJ000072 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | I | 4 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DOON |
1XPBD49X0JD495636 1D9BG4828B1609154 |
CA XP22435 AZ Y56979 |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB | OOSTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.209D-STBSM | Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement under load of the stud nut | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| June 26, 2024 | UEGO003475 | ROY DIAS ST AT US101, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBD49X0JD495636 |
CA XP22435 |
| June 5, 2024 | UC7E002081 | MONTEREY AREA, CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBD49X0JD495636 |
CA XP22435 |
| April 9, 2024 | 6483000273 | YUMA AZ | II | 7 | — | SONSRAY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DOONAN TRA |
1XPBD49X0JD495636 1D9BV5322L1609798 |
CA XP22435 AZ V9A8VK |
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.34C | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BENGARD RANCH INC | 1 | January 14, 2026 |
| TAYLOR FARMS | 1 | December 8, 2025 |
| EMERALD PACKAGING INC | 1 | January 16, 2025 |
| SONSRAY | 1 | April 9, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 13, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 26, 2007 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| July 12, 2004 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| October 3, 2002 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 6, 2002 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| August 31, 2000 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 9, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 15, 2002 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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