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DIRECT & EXPORT TRANSPORT INC

491 ARIZONA ST · Chula Vista, CA 91911

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  • 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: 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 Sep 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • 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 California — 55 inspections (past 24 months) California — 55 inspections (past 24 months) California — 55 inspections (past 24 months) California — 55 inspections (past 24 months) California — 55 inspections (past 24 months)

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

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 20 hr 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 0.25 3 Vehicle Maintenance 4.41 25 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 55
    Total
  • 28
    Clean
  • 27
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 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
  • 393.207A-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
  • 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 24

  • 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
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19986× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× 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
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× 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
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.47F-BBrake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow.1× SW 4
  • 393.28-BMGBuses - Electrical cable missing/damaged protective grommets1× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking4× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× 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
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

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

Locations

Physical Address
DIRECT & EXPORT TRANSPORT INC
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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