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Freight Carrier · Merced, CA

PADDA TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: PADDA TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 273 KORBEL AVE, MERCED, CA, 95348-8553, US
Telephone: (209) 676-1326

273 KORBEL AVE · Merced, CA 95348-8553

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1260934
USDOT #3654455 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
3
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

PADDA TRANSPORTATION INC is a Merced, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1260934 and their USDOT number is 3654455.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/13/2025 · last updated Jun 15, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/13/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 433,580 (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: CA (11), OR (4), WA (3), NM (1). Home base: Merced, California.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.5 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.9 2 Vehicle Maintenance 2.94 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

19
Total
11
Clean
8
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 8 unique codes

Critical 3

393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 2

392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Hours of Service 2

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 1

393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

PADDA TRANSPORTATION INC
273 KORBEL AVE
MERCED, CA 95348-8553

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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