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B&A TRANSPORT LLC
Gustine, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 938348 · MC 1472095
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 3 mo · first granted 2022
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1472095 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
25.0% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1472095
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
938348
MC Number
MC-1472095
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 7, 2001
Authority First Granted
October 5, 2022
Authority Reinstated
June 12, 2025
Annual Mileage
17,500 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
29739 Cottonwood Rd, Gustine, CA 95322
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Beningo F Alvarez
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
25.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
56th 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
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
2 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA9
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531K2788309 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532L2129608 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X7DJ319657 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0JJ210533 | 3 | 2 |
| 1986 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X7GJ101920 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531GU506925 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2025 | NBFV001704 | 12860 HIGHWAY 33 SANTA NELLA, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKAD49X7GJ101920 1UYVS2531GU506925 |
CA 9F70189 CA 4PA4518 |
| August 18, 2025 | NBFV001703 | 12860 HIGHWAY 33 SANTA NELLA, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKAD49X7DJ319657 1UYVS2532L2129608 |
CA 9G76952 CA 4TC7595 |
| June 7, 2025 | UFGN003932 | BAKERSFIELD AREA, CA | III | 2 | — | STRAUS FAMILY CREAMERY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKAD49X7DJ319657 1UYVS2532L2129608 |
CA 9G76952 CA 4TC7595 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 26, 2025 | UF5T001397 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | II | 2 | — | RAMAR FOODS INTERNATIONAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X0JJ210533 1UYVS2531K2788309 |
CA 9G01725 CA 4VY4614 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLHFD | State/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| February 10, 2025 | UDGY003441 | CACHE CREEK SCALE, CA | I | 6 | 5 | UFLB | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X0JJ210533 1UYVS2531K2788309 |
CA 9G01725 CA 4VY4614 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| December 14, 2024 | NC4W006365 | SAN ONOFRE NB IF, CA | I | 8 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X0JJ210533 1UYVS2531K2788309 |
CA 9G01725 CA 4VY4614 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-VAC | OOSBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 10, 2024 | UE0F004070 | SR51 S/B N/OF US50, CA | III | 9 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKAD49X7GJ101920 1UYVS2532L2129608 |
CA 9F70189 CA 4TC7596 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| October 19, 2024 | UDK5002367 | CASTAIC IF, CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKAD49X7DJ319657 |
CA 9G76952 |
| March 23, 2024 | UF5T000789 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | II | 2 | 1 | FRESHKO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X0JJ210533 1UYVS2531K2788309 |
CA 9G01725 CA 4SJ6478 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| STRAUS FAMILY CREAMERY | 1 | June 7, 2025 |
| RAMAR FOODS INTERNATIONAL | 1 | March 26, 2025 |
| UFLB | 1 | February 10, 2025 |
| FRESHKO | 1 | March 23, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 23, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 12, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 2, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 8, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 4, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 7, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 5, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 28, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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