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ZILFA EXPRESS

11746 AVENIDA MARCELA · El Cajon, CA 92019

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  • MC #1006928
  • USDOT #3218900 USDOT Active
  • 5
    Power Units
  • 6
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ZILFA EXPRESS is a El Cajon, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 6 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1006928 and their USDOT number is 3218900.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/17/2026 · last updated Sep 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name ZILFA EXPRESS INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/17/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 550,000 (2023)

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 — 13 inspections (past 24 months) California — 13 inspections (past 24 months) California — 13 inspections (past 24 months) California — 13 inspections (past 24 months) California — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: US (19), CA (13), OK (1), NM (1), WA (1), MS (1), IA (1), KY (1). Home base: El Cajon, California.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.81 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.01 1 Vehicle Maintenance 7.46 20 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 38
    Total
  • 18
    Clean
  • 20
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 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
  • 393.9A-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.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSMSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement under load of the stud nut1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)1× OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 15

  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× 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 wear3× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 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

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
ZILFA EXPRESS
11746 AVENIDA MARCELA
EL CAJON, CA 92019
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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