HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2941967-ochoas-cold-transport-corp/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:52 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
OCHOA'S COLD TRANSPORT CORP
Doing business as OCHOA S COLD TRANSPORT
Freight Broker
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
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, (619) 779-2480, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC995119.
- Ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
Bond & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surety Bond | MC995119 | — | ALLEGHENY CASUALTY COMPANY Policy ACC006A002135 · 84 | — | May 15, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2941967 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC995119 |
| Legal name | OCHOA'S COLD TRANSPORT CORP |
| DBA name | OCHOA S COLD TRANSPORT |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Trucks and drivers | Not applicable: broker without its own trucks |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 27, 2016 · 9 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 20, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Fresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
This company holds broker authority only; these inspections come from trucks operating under its USDOT number.
2 of 10 · California avg 19.8%
0 of 11 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Apr 17, 2025 | US | 1 | 1 | No |
| Apr 14, 2025 | US | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Mar 22, 2025 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Mar 17, 2025 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Feb 3, 2025 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 27, 2025 | CA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Jan 15, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jan 14, 2025 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Nov 5, 2024 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
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 California average covers 398,742 vehicle and 510,354 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
10 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 11 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 | 100.0% | 71.7% |
8 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 2 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 2 | 0 |
| Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTBSP | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT132 | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A3 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TBTP | 1 | 0 |
| Tires - Front less than 4/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375BTFV | 1 | 0 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 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 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
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 OCHOA'S COLD TRANSPORT CORP
Is OCHOA'S COLD TRANSPORT CORP a broker or a carrier?
OCHOA'S COLD TRANSPORT CORP is a freight broker with no active authority to haul freight itself. It may arrange loads with authorized carriers, but should not be dispatching its own trucks under this docket. Brokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust fund) on file with FMCSA.
What does OCHOA'S COLD TRANSPORT CORP's operating authority allow?
MC995119: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about OCHOA'S COLD TRANSPORT CORP is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. 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 OCHOA'S COLD TRANSPORT CORP?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2941967. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (619) 779-2480, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC995119, and ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
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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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