HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1305283-zelayas-trucking-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:08 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
ZELAYAS TRUCKING LLC
Doing business as ZELAYA'S TRUCKING
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (843) 338-3528, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC506446.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 3 · South Carolina avg 30.2%
1 of 8 · South Carolina avg 6.7%
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 14, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 9, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 2, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 11, 2026 | GA | 2 | 3 | No |
| Feb 18, 2026 | GA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Dec 16, 2025 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 12, 2025 | GA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The South Carolina average covers 18,704 vehicle and 40,858 driver inspections of all South Carolina-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
10 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 12 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | South Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | 70.0% | 68.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 20.0% | 13.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Q | 1 | 1 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the South Carolina column is the mix across all South Carolina-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Not Reported, SC | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Hardeeville, SC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1305283 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC506446 |
| Legal name | ZELAYAS TRUCKING LLC |
| DBA name | ZELAYA'S TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 6 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 187,000 (2016) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 17, 2004 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 21, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberUtilitiesOtherSand And Gravel
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about ZELAYAS TRUCKING LLC
What does ZELAYAS TRUCKING LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for ZELAYAS TRUCKING LLC (MC506446), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about ZELAYAS TRUCKING LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking ZELAYAS TRUCKING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1305283. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (843) 338-3528, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC506446, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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