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BRANDON TRUCKING

10130 EQUESTRIAN PL · Salinas, CA 93907

Authorized: Property
(831) 540-3005 Tap to call
  • MC #935347
  • USDOT #2034501 USDOT Active
  • 30
    Power Units
  • 30
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BRANDON TRUCKING is a Salinas, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 30 truck(s) in their fleet and 30 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-935347 and their USDOT number is 2034501.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/05/2026 · last updated May 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name PASTOR E TORRES
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/05/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,010,577 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 90 inspections (past 24 months) California — 90 inspections (past 24 months) California — 90 inspections (past 24 months) California — 90 inspections (past 24 months) California — 90 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: CA (90), AZ (4), NV (2). Home base: Salinas, California.

Safety Record

25 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.41 15 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.31 16 Vehicle Maintenance 6.75 34 Drugs / Alcohol 0.05 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.4 4

Inspection Summary

  • 96
    Total
  • 43
    Clean
  • 53
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 87 unique codes

Critical 22

  • 382.501A-SSFDrugs/Other Substances - Operating a CMV while recorded as prohibited from performing safety-sensitive sunction.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed3× OOS×3 SW 5
  • 395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BACPAir Brake - Air compressor cracked/broken/loose pulley1× 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
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between two holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 10

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 392.2SLLHOSState/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service1× SW 7
  • 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5
  • 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 carrier5× SW 3
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 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.2× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 46

  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt8× 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 wear4× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× 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
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× 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
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× SW 4
  • 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake1× SW 4
  • 393.43B-BATVBrake - Air, towing vehicle unable to actuate trailer parking/emergency brakes manually1× SW 4
  • 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BACM-L6Air Brake - Air compressor mounting brackets have missing or loose mounting bolts.1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19932× SW 3
  • 396.5(a)Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated1× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured6× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing3× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
BRANDON TRUCKING
10130 EQUESTRIAN PL
SALINAS, CA 93907
Mailing Address
PASTOR E TORRES
PO BOX 4266
SALINAS, CA 93912

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