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DIRECT & EXPORT TRANSPORT INC

491 ARIZONA ST · Chula Vista, CA 91911

Authorized: Property
(619) 638-0473 Tap to call
  • MC #1072778
  • USDOT #3208894 USDOT Active
  • 17
    Power Units
  • 17
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DIRECT & EXPORT TRANSPORT INC is a Chula Vista, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property 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 Jun 10, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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 California — 48 inspections (past 24 months) California — 48 inspections (past 24 months) California — 48 inspections (past 24 months) California — 48 inspections (past 24 months) California — 48 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: CA (48). Home base: Chula Vista, California.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.52 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.37 4 Vehicle Maintenance 4.9 24 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 48
    Total
  • 20
    Clean
  • 28
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 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
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 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.1× OOS×1 SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 21

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× 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
  • 393.55C1-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
  • 393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow.1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× 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 leaking2× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 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 1

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

Locations

Physical Address
DIRECT & EXPORT TRANSPORT INC
491 ARIZONA ST
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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