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Freight Carrier · Bakersfield, CA

ESQUIVEL TRUCKING

Name: ESQUIVEL TRUCKING
Address: 286 DEEP CREEK DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93308, US
Telephone: (213) 801-0516

286 DEEP CREEK DR · Bakersfield, CA 93308

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1258821
USDOT #3651528 USDOT Active

3
Power Units
3
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

ESQUIVEL TRUCKING is a Bakersfield, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1258821 and their USDOT number is 3651528.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/23/2026 · last updated Jun 15, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name JOSHUA ESQUIVEL
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/23/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 510,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Fresh Produce

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: AZ (4), CA (3), TX (2), NM (2), AR (1), NC (1), AL (1), IN (1), LA (1). Home base: Bakersfield, California.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 22.15 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2.41 6 Vehicle Maintenance 14.25 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.27 1

Inspection Summary

16
Total
2
Clean
14
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 50 unique codes

Critical 12

391.15A-SINDriving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and in the state of drivers license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)2× OOS×2 SW 5
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 33

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.30Improper battery installation1× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.86A2-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate width.1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 2

395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

ESQUIVEL TRUCKING
286 DEEP CREEK DR
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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