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C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC

9015 AVENIDA DE LA FUENTE NORTE STE A · San Diego, CA 92154

Authorized: Property
(619) 661-8330 Tap to call
  • MC #538262
  • USDOT #1423488 USDOT Active
  • 21
    Power Units
  • 19
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC is a San Diego, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 21 truck(s) in their fleet and 19 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-538262 and their USDOT number is 1423488.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/16/2025 · last updated May 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/16/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,693,273 (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 — 136 inspections (past 24 months) California — 136 inspections (past 24 months) California — 136 inspections (past 24 months) California — 136 inspections (past 24 months) California — 136 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 31 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 31 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: CA (136), WA (31), OR (18), AZ (6), US (4), NV (3), ID (2), UT (1). Home base: San Diego, California.

Safety Record

53 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.44 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.33 31 Vehicle Maintenance 3.94 65 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.16 3

Inspection Summary

  • 201
    Total
  • 110
    Clean
  • 91
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 93 unique codes

Critical 32

  • 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 ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth6× SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× 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-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× 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:3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain8× OOS×1 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 Time5× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time4× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 396.3A1-AABRFMThe sliding suspension attachment member (undercarriage body rail) attachment fasteners are missing along a 4 foot (1.2 m) continuous length of the body rail.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BRCBrake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDFAMCoupling - Sliding fifth wheel fore/aft stop is missing/not secured1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.205A-WRTCWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 395.28C-ELDAEHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to annotate the driver's ELD record to explain the applicable exemption.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 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/combination7× OOS×7 SW 0

Hours of Service 12

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS3× SW 7
  • 395.8E1-HOSPVICDOOSHOS (Passenger) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× 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 carrier3× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner8× 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.2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 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 official1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 43

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes2× SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199810× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt10× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection7× 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 wear7× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× 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.2× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system2× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir1× SW 4
  • 393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak5× SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected2× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× 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
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured4× SW 2
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding2× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 6

Locations

Physical Address
C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
9015 AVENIDA DE LA FUENTE NORTE STE A
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
Mailing Address
C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
PO BOX 530539
SAN DIEGO, CA 92153-0539

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