HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/810383-cesar-vargas/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:16 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
CESAR VARGAS
Doing business as FRANKLIN EXPRESS TRUCKING
No risk signals found
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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, (310) 617-1372, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC360442.
- 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) | MC360442 | Primary | Northland Insurance Company Policy WN379718 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jul 2, 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
1 of 2 · California avg 19.8%
2 of 3 · California avg 6.3%
3 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 1, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 22, 2025 | CA | 1 | 8 | 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
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 77.8% | 71.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | 3.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | 16.6% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38395ALCDL | 1 | 1 |
| HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PCOOS | 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 |
| Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347D2BLTBD | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 1 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Trailers lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 1993 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39313C2CSLRR | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASAPPCBLM | 1 | 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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 810383 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC360442 |
| Legal name | CESAR VARGAS |
| DBA name | FRANKLIN EXPRESS TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 83,677 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 13, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | May 13, 1999 · 27 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 19, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeverages
Questions about CESAR VARGAS
What does CESAR VARGAS's operating authority allow?
MC360442: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about CESAR VARGAS is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking CESAR VARGAS?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 810383. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (310) 617-1372, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC360442, 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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