Freight Carrier · San Diego, CA

MARGARITA ALVARADO

9865 MARCONI DRIVE STE A · San Diego, CA 92154

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(619) 872-3306 Tap to call
  • MC #784175
  • USDOT #2296532 USDOT Active
  • 10
    Power Units
  • 15
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MARGARITA ALVARADO is a San Diego, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 10 truck(s) in their fleet and 15 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-784175 and their USDOT number is 2296532.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/17/2026 · last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name LAS HIGUERAS TRUCKING LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/17/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,206,849 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: CA (66), NM (18), AZ (13), US (11), TN (4), TX (1), MO (1), AR (1). Home base: San Diego, California.

Safety Record

37 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.91 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.2 5 Vehicle Maintenance 9.44 66 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.33 5

Inspection Summary

  • 115
    Total
  • 46
    Clean
  • 69
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 88 unique codes

Critical 26

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS12× OOS×11 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth5× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component4× OOS×4 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 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.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-VFCVan/OT Trailers - Floor crossmembers, at least 3 adjacent broken/detached and sagging below1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination8× OOS×8 SW 0

Hours of Service 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 Time2× 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 Time1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× 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-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 51

  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative6× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted1× SW 6
  • 393.17B2-LDILLighting - Driveaway, identification lamp(s) missing on rear of the rearmost towed vehicle1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt14× 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 wear10× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199810× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection8× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve6× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters1× 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
  • 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.1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected3× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× SW 3
  • 396.3A1-AALPHTS-L6Any locking pin hole has torn or split material from the hole in use to an adjacent hole or from the hole in use to the edge of the rail1× SW 3
  • 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× 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
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed1× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper4× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
MARGARITA ALVARADO
9865 MARCONI DRIVE STE A
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
Mailing Address
LAS HIGUERAS TRUCKING LLC
2498 ROLL DR PMB 9
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154

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