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NS TRANSPORTATION INC

1244 CATALINA DR · Merced, CA 95348

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  • 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 Jun 24, 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 California — 12 inspections (past 24 months) California — 12 inspections (past 24 months) California — 12 inspections (past 24 months) California — 12 inspections (past 24 months) California — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: CA (12), NV (2), AZ (2), UT (2), IL (1), IA (1). Home base: Merced, California.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 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 3.77 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 4.48 5 Vehicle Maintenance 3.36 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.4 1

Inspection Summary

  • 20
    Total
  • 11
    Clean
  • 9
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 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
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 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

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7

Hours of Service 7

  • 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
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 12

  • 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
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× 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
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× SW 2
  • 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 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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