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CESAR BENJAMIN GAMA MAGALLANES
DBA: Gama Trucking
Tijuana, BN
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% 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 999194
Conditional
Active 22 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
50.0% OOS · 6 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% 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.
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
- Operating authority active for 22 yrs, 6 mo
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MX418286
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
999194
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 16, 2002
Authority Granted
April 19, 2004
Annual Mileage
8,513 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Tijuana, BN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/Beams
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
50.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
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
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 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
CA5
US1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6GD345296 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0GD297696 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N24830921513330 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2JD449239 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | NC4W007840 | CA, CA | I | 7 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBDP9X6GD345296 13N24830921513330 |
CA 9G80429 CA 4VL5347 |
| 393.209D-STPAL | OOSSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| April 28, 2026 | UFGT007865 | I-5 NB NOF LAKE HUGHES, CA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBDP9X6GD345296 |
CA 9G80429 |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| 392.9BA-INACTIVE | When required to have a USDOT number, operating a commercial motor vehicle with a de-activated or inactive USDOT number. | |||||||||
| April 16, 2026 | UCFU003400 | RAINBOW IF, CA | III | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBDP9X6GD345296 |
CA 9G80429 |
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| November 7, 2025 | UCFU003030 | I-15 SB @ GOPHER CANYON, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBD49X2JD449239 |
CA YP53942 |
| 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. | ||||||||||
| October 18, 2025 | 1745001969 | SAN DIEGO CA, US | III | 2 | 1 | GAMA TRUCKING | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBDP9X0GD297696 |
CA 9G80351 |
| 392.9BA-INACTIVE | OOSWhen required to have a USDOT number, operating a commercial motor vehicle with a de-activated or inactive USDOT number. | |||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| April 5, 2025 | NCXC006556 | 660 E. SAN YSIDRO BLVD., CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBDP9X0GD297696 |
CA 9G80351 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 19, 2004 | REPLACED BY PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY | For Hire Property |
| April 19, 2004 | GRANTED | For Hire Property |
| December 11, 2001 | GRANTED | For Hire Property |
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