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VANGUARD TRANSPORTATION LLC

19849 NORDHOFF ST · Northridge, CA 91324

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  • MC #990011
  • USDOT #2931383 USDOT Active
  • 15
    Power Units
  • 15
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

VANGUARD TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Northridge, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 15 truck(s) in their fleet and 15 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-990011 and their USDOT number is 2931383.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/30/2025 · last updated Aug 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/30/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,740,811 (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 California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 5 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: CA (6), AZ (5), NM (1), TX (1). Home base: Northridge, California.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Aug 31, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.13 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2.8 5 Vehicle Maintenance 6.05 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 13
    Total
  • 4
    Clean
  • 9
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 24 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 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
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× 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 carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official2× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× 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.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 11

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address
VANGUARD TRANSPORTATION LLC
19849 NORDHOFF ST
NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324
Mailing Address
VANGUARD TRANSPORTATION LLC
PO BOX 3415
CHATSWORTH, CA 91313

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