Freight Carrier · Merced, CA

CALI BROTHERS TRUCK LINES INC

2058 ASHBY RD SUITE A · Merced, CA 95348

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #999272
  • USDOT #2951213 USDOT Active
  • 20
    Power Units
  • 26
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CALI BROTHERS TRUCK LINES INC is a Merced, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 20 truck(s) in their fleet and 26 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-999272 and their USDOT number is 2951213.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/29/2026 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/29/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,033,332 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 18 states over the past 24 months: CA (38), AR (12), NM (8), LA (8), AZ (6), TN (4), AL (4), GA (3), MS (2), IL (1), FL (1), NV (1), +6 more. Home base: Merced, California.

Safety Record

33 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 30.5% 23.4% Driver 11.4% 6.7% Hazmat 0% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.07 19 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.7 26 Vehicle Maintenance 4.58 29 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.33 4

Inspection Summary

  • 94
    Total
  • 39
    Clean
  • 55
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 74 unique codes

Critical 26

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:4× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain4× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BRCBrake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 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/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other4× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 14

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 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 carrier4× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids2× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNCDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 25

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 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
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad2× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMADAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad.1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
  • 393.3-SVExternal sun visor obstructs the drivers view1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
CALI BROTHERS TRUCK LINES INC
2058 ASHBY RD SUITE A
MERCED, CA 95348
Mailing Address
CALI BROTHERS TRUCK LINES INC
3058 BEACHWOOD DR
MERCED, CA 95348-3617

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