Freight Carrier · Apple Valley, CA

JOSIAHS EMPIRE TRANSPORT INC

14772 JAPATUL RD #B · Apple Valley, CA 92307

Authorized: Property
(909) 215-5979 Tap to call
  • MC #948503
  • USDOT #2834965 USDOT Active
  • 7
    Power Units
  • 7
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

JOSIAHS EMPIRE TRANSPORT INC is a Apple Valley, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-948503 and their USDOT number is 2834965.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/08/2025 · last updated May 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 12/08/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 750,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: NM (10), CA (9), AZ (8), AR (3), TN (2), MO (2), TX (1), OH (1), NJ (1), MS (1), NY (1), NC (1), +1 more. Home base: Apple Valley, California.

Safety Record

21 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.56 1 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 2.29 10 Vehicle Maintenance 8.84 16 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.88 3

Inspection Summary

  • 41
    Total
  • 20
    Clean
  • 21
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 63 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time OOS×1 SW 7
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview. OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured OOS×1 SW 4

Hours of Service 14

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD SW 5
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days. SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. SW 1
  • 395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 37

  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged. SW 7
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required SW 3
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective SW 3
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened SW 2
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
JOSIAHS EMPIRE TRANSPORT INC
14772 JAPATUL RD #B
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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