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Freight Carrier · Chula Vista, CA

D & E TRANSPORT

Name: D & E TRANSPORT
Address: 491 ARIZONA ST, CHULA VISTA, CA, 91911, US
Telephone: (619) 638-0473

491 ARIZONA ST · Chula Vista, CA 91911

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1072778
USDOT #3208894 USDOT Active

17
Power Units
17
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

D & E TRANSPORT is a Chula Vista, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 17 truck(s) in their fleet and 17 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1072778 and their USDOT number is 3208894.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/21/2026 · last updated Jul 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name DIRECT & EXPORT TRANSPORT INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/21/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 950,000 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: CA (55). Home base: Chula Vista, California.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.22 3 Vehicle Maintenance 5.41 27 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

55
Total
26
Clean
29
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 38 unique codes

Critical 12

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
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 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 component1× 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-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.201A-FRWCFrame - Cracked siderail web at least 1-1/2 inches directed toward the bottom flange1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 25

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow.1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.47F-BBrake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment1× 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
393.55C1-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
393.28-BMGBuses - Electrical cable missing/damaged protective grommets1× SW 3
396.5(a)Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking3× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

D & E TRANSPORT
491 ARIZONA ST
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911

Mailing Address

DIRECT & EXPORT TRANSPORT INC
491 ARIZONA ST
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911-1708

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D & E TRANSPORT

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 38 unique codes

Critical 12

Vehicle Maintenance 25

Hours of Service 1

Locations

Location on Map

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