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MARTIN PINELA
DBA: Mhp Trucking
Somerton, AZ
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 993498 · MC 489978
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-489978 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
80.0% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
80.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 96% 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 for 10 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC489978
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA984693457
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
993498
MC Number
MC-489978
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
August 1, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 13, 2001
Authority Reinstated
August 29, 2016
Annual Mileage
159,113 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Somerton, AZ
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
80.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
60.0%
Driver OOS Rate
33.3%
Ranks in the 96th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | Report # | State | Level | Viol | OOS | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | UF54001840 | CA | II | 2 | 1 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJHHFG0MSMR4264 13N148205G1512146 |
AZ AL22781 AZ D9A8KK |
| 393.110B2-IC | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1100 lbs | Tiedown | |||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | |||||||
| August 25, 2025 | 1945002373 | US | I | 2 | 1 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJHHFG0MSMR4264 13N148205G1512146 |
CA AL22781 AZ D9A8KK |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | |||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | |||||||
| June 27, 2025 | ND6V007643 | CA | I | 1 | 1 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DORS |
1FUJGLDR5DSBT0369 1DTP80Z20YG054291 |
AZ AM57435 AZ J4A8BMA |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | |||||||
| June 11, 2025 | NABI008539 | CA | I | 4 | 1 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DORS |
1FUJGLDR5DSBT0369 1DTP80Z20YG054291 |
AZ AM57435 AZ J4A8BMA |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | |||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | |||||||
| 393.205A-WRC | Wheel/Rim - Rim spoke wheel or adapter cracked | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | |||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | |||||||
| May 19, 2025 | 0749P3VN25 | NM | II | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJHHFG0MSMR4264 13N148205G1512146 |
AZ AL22781 AZ D9S8KK |
| August 6, 2024 | 6483000499 | AZ | II | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DORSEY TRA |
1FUJGLDR5ALAF1057 1DTP80Z20YG054291 |
AZ AL24315 AZ J4A8BMA |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | |||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | |||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | |||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | |||||||
| July 11, 2024 | 1229001019 | US | II | 5 | — | Truck Tractor — |
FREIGHTLINER DORSEY TRA |
1FUJGLDR5ALAF1057 1DTP80Z20YG054291 |
— — |
| 5 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | |||||||||
| June 4, 2024 | XC92570114 | AZ | III | 1 | — | Truck Tractor — |
FREIGHTLINER DORSEY TRA |
1FUJGLDR5ALAF1057 1DTP80Z20YG054291 |
— — |
| 1 violation recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | |||||||||
| April 26, 2024 | XC10750129 | AZ | II | 4 | 4 | Truck Tractor — |
FREIGHTLINER DORSEY TRA |
1FUJGLDR5ALAF1057 1DTP80Z20YG054291 |
— — |
| 4 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | |||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 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
AZ3
CA3
US2
NM1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dors | — | 1DTP80Z20YG054291 | 6 | 3 |
| 2010 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR5ALAF1057 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148205G1512146 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG0MSMR4264 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR5DSBT0369 | 2 | 2 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 29, 2016 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 1, 2011 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| February 18, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 2, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 6, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 7, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 15, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 16, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 29, 2011 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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