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JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC

8450 B WHITE RD · Phelan, CA 92371

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #784044
  • USDOT #2289166 USDOT Active
  • 29
    Power Units
  • 42
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC is a Phelan, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 29 truck(s) in their fleet and 42 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-784044 and their USDOT number is 2289166.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/23/2026 · last updated May 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/23/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 238,651 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Machinery, Large Objects

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 29 inspections (past 24 months) California — 29 inspections (past 24 months) California — 29 inspections (past 24 months) California — 29 inspections (past 24 months) California — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: CA (29), AZ (5), TX (2), NV (2). Home base: Phelan, California.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.5 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.41 3 Vehicle Maintenance 4.79 18 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 38
    Total
  • 19
    Clean
  • 19
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 30 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains1× SW 8
  • 393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-CDFWRWCoupling - Fifth wheel plate repair weld is cracked.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× OOS×1 SW 3

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× 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 14

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown2× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower 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
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1
  • 393.87A-FPLAFlag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address
JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC
8450 B WHITE RD
PHELAN, CA 92371
Mailing Address
JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC
PO BOX 292329
PHELAN, CA 92329

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