HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3683213-k-l-estrella-transportation-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:02 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
K L ESTRELLA TRANSPORTATION LLC
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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average36.8% vs Arizona average 22.3%.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (520) 470-9453, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1281979.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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) | MC1281979 | Primary | Sutton Specialty Insurance Company Policy SOA01 760029686 00 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Nov 2, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
7 of 19 · Arizona avg 22.3%
2 of 32 · Arizona avg 4.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 21, 2026 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 16, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 14, 2026 | OR | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 24, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 5 | No |
| Jun 22, 2026 | CA | 2 | 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 Arizona average covers 53,982 vehicle and 81,935 driver inspections of all Arizona-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
33 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 43 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 | Arizona share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 8 | 45.5% | 75.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | 27.3% | 8.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 0 | 21.2% | 12.1% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 3 | 0 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector Speeding Related · Unsafe Driving · code 39271AD | 2 | 0 |
| Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. Drugs · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3924ADOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Operating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked suspended cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39115ALNCDLNSRW | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BARS | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Arizona column is the mix across all Arizona-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.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3683213 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1281979 |
| Legal name | K L ESTRELLA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 8 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Annual mileage | 736,691 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 20, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 6, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeverages
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 K L ESTRELLA TRANSPORTATION LLC
What does K L ESTRELLA TRANSPORTATION LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1281979: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about K L ESTRELLA TRANSPORTATION LLC is old or missing?
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 K L ESTRELLA TRANSPORTATION LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3683213. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (520) 470-9453, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1281979, 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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