We're Hiring CDL Drivers
Freight Carrier · Calexico, CA

KC EXPRESS

1624 GATEWAY #196 · Calexico, CA 92231

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(760) 879-8518 Tap to call
  • MC #738998
  • USDOT #2120318 USDOT Active
  • 4
    Power Units
  • 5
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

KC EXPRESS is a Calexico, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-738998 and their USDOT number is 2120318.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/15/2025 · last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name ANGEL TOVAR
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/15/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 170,100 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 43 inspections (past 24 months) California — 43 inspections (past 24 months) California — 43 inspections (past 24 months) California — 43 inspections (past 24 months) California — 43 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: CA (43), US (22), AZ (1). Home base: Calexico, California.

Safety Record

21 Severe Violations Updated 7 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.22 2 Vehicle Maintenance 8.29 31 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.28 3

Inspection Summary

  • 66
    Total
  • 34
    Clean
  • 32
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 50 unique codes

Critical 16

  • 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
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth4× SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person2× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 32

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes2× SW 7
  • 393.207C-SLSSSuspension - Leaf spring shifted1× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× SW 7
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSRLFSteering - Power steering reservoir low fluid1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt7× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× 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 wear3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× 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.1× 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
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective2× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× 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
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
  • 393.22B-LPLLighting - Prohibited combination of lamps1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
  • 393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle1× SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1

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

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
KC EXPRESS
1624 GATEWAY #196
CALEXICO, CA 92231
Mailing Address
ANGEL TOVAR
PO BOX 2830
EL CENTRO, CA 92244

Location on Map

Google Directions Apple Maps Waze OpenStreetMap

Related Companies

Other entries in the FMCSA database that share data with this carrier — name, phone, or address overlap. Worth a closer look during vetting.

Same legal or DBA name 1

These carriers use the same company name (legal or DBA).

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
KC EXPRESS
Legally SATNAM SINGH
Fowler, CA
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:114469901076698

Latest from Carrier Atlas Freight Intelligence