HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2931180-eta-trans-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:55 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026 / Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
ETA TRANS INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier under MC989782 · Broker under MC1500236
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average34.0% vs California average 19.8%.
MC1500236: Broker active
MC1512118: no authority granted
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
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, (714) 804-0044, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC989782 or MC1500236 or MC1512118.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC989782 | — | MS Transverse Specialty Insurance Company Policy TSMDXCA001348700 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 28, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC989782 | — | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TCS11014 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Nov 30, 2022 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC1500236 | — | Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) Policy 101605444 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Nov 4, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
16 of 47 · California avg 19.8%
8 of 94 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | CO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 15, 2026 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 10, 2026 | CA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 8, 2026 | UT | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 7, 2026 | CA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 California average covers 398,428 vehicle and 509,934 driver inspections of all California-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
68 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 28 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 106 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 16 | 41.2% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 17 | 6 | 25.0% | 16.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | 23.5% | 8.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 7 | 6 | 10.3% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 7 | 0 |
| Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393128BCLWV | 6 | 6 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 3 | 3 |
| Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers Other Driver Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 39222AD | 3 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 2 | 2 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | Lake Elsinore, CA | 1 | 2 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 5.52 N Salem, OR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Sanford, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | San Mateo, CA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2931180 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC989782, MC1500236, MC1512118 |
| Legal name | ETA TRANS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 39 |
| Drivers | 53 |
| Annual mileage | 4,798,775 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 21, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 12, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Questions about ETA TRANS INC
Is ETA TRANS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. ETA TRANS INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does ETA TRANS INC's operating authority allow?
MC989782: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire). MC1500236: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about ETA TRANS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. 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 ETA TRANS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2931180. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (714) 804-0044, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC989782 or MC1500236 or MC1512118, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (714) 804-0044
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARUNA TRANS INC Carrier |
Anaheim, CA | 4137537 | MC1585644 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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