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Freight Carrier · La Puente, CA

RCS EXPRESS INC

Name: RCS EXPRESS INC
Address: 538 MELHAM AVE, LA PUENTE, CA, 91744, US
Telephone: (818) 489-2203

538 MELHAM AVE · La Puente, CA 91744

Authorized: Property

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MC #882620
USDOT #2537754 USDOT Active

3
Power Units
3
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

RCS EXPRESS INC is a La Puente, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-882620 and their USDOT number is 2537754.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/04/2025 · last updated May 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 06/04/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 43,821 (2024)

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 1 state over the past 24 months: CA (16). Home base: La Puente, California.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 6.95 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0.95 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.14 1

Inspection Summary

16
Total
5
Clean
11
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 25 unique codes

Critical 9

390.3E-DACDriver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse1× OOS×1 SW 10
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
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
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
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
393.65(c)Improper securement of fuel tank1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement1× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 16

393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× 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
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

RCS EXPRESS INC
538 MELHAM AVE
LA PUENTE, CA 91744

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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RCS EXPRESS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 25 unique codes

Critical 9

Vehicle Maintenance 16

Locations

Location on Map

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Same legal or DBA name 1

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