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Freight Carrier · Northridge, CA

VANGUARD LINES LLC

Name: VANGUARD LINES LLC
Address: 19743 BAHAMA STREET, NORTHRIDGE, CA, 91324, US
Telephone: (206) 274-7272

19743 BAHAMA STREET · Northridge, CA 91324

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1509821
USDOT #4010393 USDOT Active

1
Power Unit
1
Driver
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

VANGUARD LINES LLC is a Northridge, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1509821 and their USDOT number is 4010393.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/15/2025 · last updated Jun 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/15/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 40,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Household Goods

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: CA (15), IL (1), LA (1), VA (1), CO (1), AZ (1), NM (1), OR (1), MS (1). Home base: Northridge, California.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.37 5 Vehicle Maintenance 7.41 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.86 4

Inspection Summary

23
Total
5
Clean
18
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 13

383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure1× 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-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× OOS×1 SW 4
391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
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

Hours of Service 1

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 17

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× 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
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.30-BBattery - Not protected3× SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95K-EEEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Driver Fitness 2

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× SW 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

VANGUARD LINES LLC
19743 BAHAMA STREET
NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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VANGUARD LINES LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 13

Hours of Service 1

Vehicle Maintenance 17

Unsafe Driving 1

Driver Fitness 2

Locations

Location on Map

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