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Freight Carrier · Castro Valley, CA

OLD PAL TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: OLD PAL TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 18492 PEPPER STREET, CASTRO VALLEY, CA, 94546, US
Telephone: (678) 772-8821

18492 PEPPER STREET · Castro Valley, CA 94546

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1077737
USDOT #2736465 USDOT Active

8
Power Units
20
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

OLD PAL TRANSPORTATION INC is a Castro Valley, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 8 truck(s) in their fleet and 20 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1077737 and their USDOT number is 2736465.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/01/2025 · last updated Jul 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 12/01/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 1,471,092 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: CA (35), NV (4), NJ (3), OH (1), OR (1), SC (1), CT (1), TN (1), GA (1). Home base: Castro Valley, California.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
3
Tow
3
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.46 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.24 6 Vehicle Maintenance 2.59 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.12 2

Inspection Summary

48
Total
26
Clean
22
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 7

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 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:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed3× OOS×2 SW 5
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2

Hours of Service 3

395.8E1-HOSPVICDOOSHOS (Passenger) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5

Unsafe Driving 2

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-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 14

396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× 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
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

391.41A-MCPVIMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

OLD PAL TRANSPORTATION INC
18492 PEPPER STREET
CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 7

Hours of Service 3

Unsafe Driving 2

Vehicle Maintenance 14

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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Same phone number 1

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