Freight Carrier · San Diego, CA

GLADIATOR EXPRESS MEXICO SA DE CV

10250 AIRWAY RD · San Diego, CA 92154

AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MC #719035
  • USDOT #2053336 USDOT Active
  • 11
    Power Units
  • 11
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

GLADIATOR EXPRESS MEXICO SA DE CV is a San Diego, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 11 truck(s) in their fleet and 11 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-719035 and their USDOT number is 2053336.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/27/2026 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name GLADIATOR EXPRESS INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/27/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 844,288 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: CA (69), US (6), AZ (4), WA (1), TX (1), NM (1). Home base: San Diego, California.

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.92 2 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.04 2 Vehicle Maintenance 5.26 31 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.08 1

Inspection Summary

  • 82
    Total
  • 47
    Clean
  • 35
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 51 unique codes

Critical 13

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.120C-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes crosswise in/on a vehicle with anchor points OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured 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/combination OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 34

  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. SW 7
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere. SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 396.3(a)(1)Sliding subframe rail defective SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve 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 wear SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition SW 4
  • 393.47C-BSAMBDDrum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on the same axle other than a steering axle SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 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, other SW 5

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time SW 5
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
GLADIATOR EXPRESS MEXICO SA DE CV
10250 AIRWAY RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
Mailing Address
GLADIATOR EXPRESS INC
610 CRESCENT DR
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911

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