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Freight Carrier · El Cajon, CA

ROYAL EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC

Name: ROYAL EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC
Address: 2118 WIND RIVER RD, EL CAJON, CA, 92019, US
Telephone: (619) 764-9807

2118 WIND RIVER RD · El Cajon, CA 92019

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1559613
USDOT #4092938 USDOT Active

7
Power Units
7
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

ROYAL EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC is a El Cajon, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1559613 and their USDOT number is 4092938.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/27/2025 · last updated Jun 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 09/27/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 610,000 (2025)

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 3 states over the past 24 months: CA (80), AZ (5), US (4). Home base: El Cajon, California.

Safety Record

19 Severe Violations Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.87 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.19 3 Vehicle Maintenance 5.6 36 Drugs / Alcohol 0.06 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.29 4

Inspection Summary

89
Total
50
Clean
39
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 58 unique codes

Critical 24

390.3E-DACDriver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209D-STSMSteering - Modified or has a condition that interferes with the free movement of steering1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
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

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 31

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.2× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× 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
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19975× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

ROYAL EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC
2118 WIND RIVER RD
EL CAJON, CA 92019

Mailing Address

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