HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2953571-montes-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 06:12 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MONTES EXPRESS LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
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 not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average42.9% vs California average 19.8%.
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, (951) 220-4012, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is FF17604.
- 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 of 14 · California avg 19.8%
2 of 13 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | CA | 2 | 8 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| May 22, 2026 | CA | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Mar 27, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Mar 19, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 31, 2025 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 25, 2025 | CA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 8, 2025 | CA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Aug 14, 2025 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
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
32 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 13 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 42 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 | 29 | 11 | 90.6% | 71.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 3.1% | 16.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 3.1% | 8.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1ALBV | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASAPPCBLM | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141A | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Passenger) - Failed to have in possession a record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2HOSPVI | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2953571 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | FF17604 |
| Legal name | MONTES EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 56,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 10, 2016 · 9 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 24, 2025 |
Cargo carried
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Questions about MONTES EXPRESS LLC
What does MONTES EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for MONTES EXPRESS LLC (FF17604), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about MONTES EXPRESS 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. 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 MONTES EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2953571. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (951) 220-4012, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches FF17604, 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 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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