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Freight Carrier · Imperial, CA

MA TRANSPORT

Name: MA TRANSPORT
Address: 604 DAWN CT, IMPERIAL, CA, 92251, US
Telephone: (760) 562-7342

604 DAWN CT · Imperial, CA 92251

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1152358
USDOT #3496231 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
2
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

MA TRANSPORT is a Imperial, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1152358 and their USDOT number is 3496231.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/07/2025 · last updated Jun 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name RAFAEL ALVAREZ
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/07/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 210,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: AZ (6), NM (4), CA (2), AL (1). Home base: Imperial, California.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 8.91 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2.91 6 Vehicle Maintenance 7.18 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

13
Total
2
Clean
11
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 2

393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4

Hours of Service 6

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 13

393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
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
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed1× SW 3
393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address

MA TRANSPORT
604 DAWN CT
IMPERIAL, CA 92251

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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MA TRANSPORT Legally MARCO AGUILAR Chicago, IL	USDOT Active Not Authorized	1	1	17780	2986238

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MA TRANSPORT

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 2

Hours of Service 6

Vehicle Maintenance 13

Unsafe Driving 1

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same legal or DBA name 2

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