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Freight Carrier · Brawley, CA

RP&J TRANSPORT

Name: RP&J TRANSPORT
Address: 335 W LEGION RD SPC 18, BRAWLEY, CA, 92227, US
Telephone: (760) 455-6477

335 W LEGION RD SPC 18 · Brawley, CA 92227

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1105073
USDOT #3418819 USDOT Active

30
Power Units
30
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

RP&J TRANSPORT is a Brawley, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 30 truck(s) in their fleet and 30 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1105073 and their USDOT number is 3418819.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/01/2026 · last updated Sep 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name RUBEN GARCIA MORALES
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/01/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,865,493 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Grain, Feed, Hay

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: CA (94), AZ (12), NM (12), TX (6), US (4), NC (1), MS (1). Home base: Brawley, California.

Safety Record

15 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.99 10 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.79 18 Vehicle Maintenance 4.33 31 Drugs / Alcohol 0.05 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.32 4

Inspection Summary

130
Total
90
Clean
40
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 91 unique codes

Critical 22

392.15Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.21Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed5× OOS×5 SW 5
395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)2× OOS×2 SW 5
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× OOS×4 SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× OOS×1 SW 4
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.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
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 54

393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× 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.3× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.43B-BATVBrake - Air, towing vehicle unable to actuate trailer parking/emergency brakes manually1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.28-WS-6Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires1× SW 3
393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed1× SW 3
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.9B-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp obscured1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.93B-SBASeatbelts - Trucks and truck-tractors not equipped/defective1× SW 2
393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers5× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.4× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Hours of Service 10

395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Driver Fitness 1

391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001.1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

RP&J TRANSPORT
335 W LEGION RD SPC 18
BRAWLEY, CA 92227

Mailing Address

RUBEN GARCIA MORALES
PO BOX 114
BRAWLEY, CA 92227

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RP&J TRANSPORT

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 91 unique codes

Critical 22

Vehicle Maintenance 54

Hours of Service 10

Unsafe Driving 4

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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