HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/906980-ricardo-pinuelas-sepulveda/ · Checked 2026-10-20 12:52 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
RICARDO PINUELAS SEPULVEDA
Doing business as TORNADO TRANS
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Authority suspended in the last 12 monthsMC393173: suspended: insurance cancelled on Jul 17, 2026, active again now. A lapse usually means insurance was cancelled; ask for a current certificate of insurance.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs California average 19.8%.
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, (562) 824-7083, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC393173.
- 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) | MC393173 | — | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) Policy CCA000266813 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jul 15, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 4 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC393173 | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) Policy CCA000266813 | May 29, 2026 | Cancelled |
| May 29, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC393173 | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) Policy CCA-0002668-12 | May 29, 2025 | Cancelled |
| May 29, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC393173 | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) Policy CCA-0002668-11 | May 29, 2024 | Cancelled |
| May 29, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC393173 | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) Policy CCA-0002668-10 | May 29, 2023 | Cancelled |
"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: 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
4 of 8 · California avg 19.8%
2 of 9 · 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
Freightliner 1Kenworth 1Volvo 1
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
Utility 1Wabash 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Nextracker 1Hydration Source 1Whirlpool 1Stagecoach 1Allied West Paper 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.
9 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | 4 | No |
| Aug 14, 2026 | CA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| May 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | 4 | No |
| Apr 27, 2026 | CA | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| Apr 6, 2026 | CA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jan 26, 2026 | CA | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 20, 2025 | CA | 1 | 5 | No |
| Sep 18, 2025 | CA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2025 | CA | 3 | 4 | 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 398,614 vehicle and 510,215 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
22 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 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 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 | 19 | 6 | 86.4% | 71.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 2 | 13.6% | 16.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 2 | 2 |
| Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASTBW | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 2 | 0 |
| Frame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201AFRSC | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Leaking hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965HL | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3922SLLHOS | 1 | 0 |
| Brake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341BNPBSPR | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D1B | 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.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 906980 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC393173 |
| Legal name | RICARDO PINUELAS SEPULVEDA |
| DBA name | TORNADO TRANS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 3 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 28,900 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 22, 2000 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 3 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsIntermodal ContainersU.S. MailBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
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 RICARDO PINUELAS SEPULVEDA
What does RICARDO PINUELAS SEPULVEDA's operating authority allow?
MC393173: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about RICARDO PINUELAS SEPULVEDA 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 RICARDO PINUELAS SEPULVEDA?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 906980. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (562) 824-7083, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC393173, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other trucking companies in Perris, CA →
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).
Page generated 2026-10-20 12:52 UTC.