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Freight Carrier · Merced, CA

NS TRANSPORTATION INC

1244 CATALINA DR · Merced, CA 95348

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(209) 631-1812 Tap to call

MC #39804
USDOT #3031832 USDOT Active

3
Power Units
3
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

NS TRANSPORTATION INC is a Merced, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-39804 and their USDOT number is 3031832.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/13/2026 · last updated Aug 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/13/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 334,790 (2025)

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 5 states over the past 24 months: CA (12), NV (2), AZ (2), UT (2), IL (1). Home base: Merced, California.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated Sep 6, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 15.4% 23.4% Driver 18.2% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.88 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 3.82 4 Vehicle Maintenance 2.96 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.43 1

Inspection Summary

19
Total
11
Clean
8
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 19 unique codes

Critical 5

383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
396.3A1-DLDSCBBPDriveline/Driveshaft - More than 1/2 inch (12.7mm) vertical movement (with hand pressure only) of the shaft in the center bearing carrier.1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 5

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
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
395.3A2-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
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 8

393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

NS TRANSPORTATION INC
1244 CATALINA DR
MERCED, CA 95348

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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