HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/850699-fidel-mendoza-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 12:59 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
FIDEL MENDOZA TRANSPORTATION INC
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 average33.3% 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, (209) 862-3405, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC378572.
- 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) | MC378572 | Primary | PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. Policy PSO-2411017-01 · 91X | $750,000 | Nov 14, 2025 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 4 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC378572 | PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. Policy PSO-2411017-00 | Nov 14, 2024 | Cancelled at term end |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC378572 | PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. Policy PSO-2411017-00 | Nov 14, 2024 | Replaced |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC378572 | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA2900542 | Nov 13, 2020 | Cancelled at term end |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC378572 | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA2900542 | Nov 13, 2020 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
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.
Roadside inspections Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
2 of 6 · California avg 19.8%
0 of 7 · California avg 6.3%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 3
3 tractors
Peterbilt 3
3 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 3
3 semi-trailers
Fontaine 2Wilson 2
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Conrad Forest 1Pacific Clay Products 1James Hardie Building Products 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
7 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 28, 2026 | CA | 1 | 3 | No |
| May 20, 2025 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 20, 2025 | CA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Feb 26, 2025 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Feb 18, 2025 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Jan 15, 2025 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 398,391 vehicle and 509,953 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
7 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 9 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 | 7 | 3 | 100.0% | 71.8% |
6 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 2 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 1 | 0 |
| Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104BC | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 850699 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC378572 |
| Legal name | FIDEL MENDOZA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 3 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 260,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 29, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 20, 2000 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @att.net (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 3 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about FIDEL MENDOZA TRANSPORTATION INC
What does FIDEL MENDOZA TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC378572: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about FIDEL MENDOZA TRANSPORTATION INC 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.
What should I verify before booking FIDEL MENDOZA TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 850699. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (209) 862-3405, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC378572, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies at 148 W Stuhr Rd, 95360
A shared address is normal for registered-agent offices, truck yards and related companies. Many new registrations at one address, or inactive companies next to a new one, deserve a closer look.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDEL MENDOZA TRANSPORTATION INC High risk Carrier |
Newman, CA | 2241982 | MC642696 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
Other companies using (209) 862-3405
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDEL MENDOZA TRANSPORTATION INC High risk Carrier |
Newman, CA | 2241982 | MC642696 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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