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Freight Carrier · Salinas, CA

M J TRANSPORTS

8944 HIDDEN CANYON RD · Salinas, CA 93907

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #1580683
  • USDOT #1288053 USDOT Active
  • 4
    Power Units
  • 3
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

M J TRANSPORTS is a Salinas, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1580683 and their USDOT number is 1288053.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/23/2024 · last updated Jun 10, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name MARIA J TORRES NAVARRETE
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/23/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 26,211 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce

Operating Territory

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Home base   Based in Salinas, California. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Jun 10, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 7.25 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 3.29 3 Vehicle Maintenance 9.23 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.05 1

Inspection Summary

  • 9
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 7
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 23 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 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
  • 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
  • 393.47D2-BRMMCADAir Disc Brake - Rotor (disc) metal to metal contact1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 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 2

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 12

  • 393.24C-LLighting - Headlamp(s) improperly mounted1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× 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
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
M J TRANSPORTS
8944 HIDDEN CANYON RD
SALINAS, CA 93907
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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