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THE LIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC

635 ROCK ROSE WAY · Richmond, CA 94806

Authorized: Property
(408) 858-1628 Tap to call
  • MC #118603
  • USDOT #3147429 USDOT Active
  • 3
    Power Units
  • 3
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

THE LIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC is a Richmond, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-118603 and their USDOT number is 3147429.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/22/2026 · last updated May 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/22/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 85,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 31 inspections (past 24 months) California — 31 inspections (past 24 months) California — 31 inspections (past 24 months) California — 31 inspections (past 24 months) California — 31 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: CA (31). Home base: Richmond, California.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 8.28 19 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 31
    Total
  • 12
    Clean
  • 19
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBTPTires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)5× OOS×5 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

Vehicle Maintenance 13

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× 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 wear2× SW 4
  • 392.7B-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection of intermodal equipment1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible1× SW 2
  • 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
THE LIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC
635 ROCK ROSE WAY
RICHMOND, CA 94806
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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