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PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION

408 SOUTH TEILMAN AVENUE · Fresno, CA 93706

Not Authorized
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  • MC #706457
  • USDOT #729449 USDOT Active
  • 185
    Power Units
  • 149
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION is a Fresno, CA freight carrier that is not authorized in the state of California. This company has 185 truck(s) in their fleet and 149 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-706457 and their USDOT number is 729449.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/30/2026 · last updated May 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status NOT AUTHORIZED
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/30/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 6,740,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

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Home base   Based in Fresno, California. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

19 Severe Violations Updated May 28, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 8
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.1 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.33 16 Vehicle Maintenance 2.54 65 Drugs / Alcohol 0.02 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.3 8

Inspection Summary

  • 226
    Total
  • 148
    Clean
  • 78
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 75 unique codes

Critical 27

  • 392.15-SSFDrugs/Other Substances - Operating a CMV while recorded as prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× SW 10
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 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
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11A-QMCQualifications - Having operated or authorized a person to operate a CMV without being qualified1× SW 8
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 392.2SLLHOSState/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.17A1-LRLDWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both Lamps on rearmost vehicle driveaway missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed4× OOS×4 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required.2× OOS×1 SW 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× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 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/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available for inspection while on duty1× SW 5
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically2× SW 3
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 38

  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.24(c)Improper Headlamp mounting1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection11× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection5× 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
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× SW 3
  • 393.30Improper battery installation1× SW 3
  • 393.13(c)(3)No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative5× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
  • 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.203(b)Cab/body improperly secured to frame2× SW 2
  • 393.201C-FRFrame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
  • 393.86B2-RIGRear Impact Guards - All other CMV's, manufactured after December 31, 1952 inadequate construction/attachment1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41(a)(1)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION
408 SOUTH TEILMAN AVENUE
FRESNO, CA 93706
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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