Freight Carrier · San Diego, CA
MARGARITA ALVARADO
9750 VIA DE LA AMISTAD STE 9 · San Diego, CA 92154
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(619) 872-3306
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- MC #784175
- USDOT #2296532 USDOT Active
- 10Power Units
- 15Drivers
- CarrierEntity 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 Jun 26, 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 9 states over the past 24 months: CA (64), NM (20), AZ (17), US (11), TN (4), TX (1), MO (1), AR (1), VA (1). Home base: San Diego, California.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 0Injury
- 0Tow
- 0Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
0.72
2
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.18
5
Vehicle Maintenance
9.98
69
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.17
3
Inspection Summary
- 120Total
- 50Clean
- 70With violations
24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026
Violations Cited 92 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 ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 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 component
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.
- 393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring
- 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged
- 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 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.
- 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 393.201A-VFCVan/OT Trailers - Floor crossmembers, at least 3 adjacent broken/detached and sagging below
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
- 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Hours of Service 6
- 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 Time
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 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.
Vehicle Maintenance 58
- 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.17B2-LDILLighting - Driveaway, identification lamp(s) missing on rear of the rearmost towed vehicle
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
- 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing
- 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied
- 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve
- 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad
- 393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters
- 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.
- 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.
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected
- 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.
- 393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed
- 393.70B1I-SCSlide curl broken, cracked or repaired by welding
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened
- 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken
- 393.9B-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) obscured
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.17B1-LDSMLLighting - Driveaway, side marker lamp(s) missing on rearmost towed vehicle
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 393.67F-FFuel - Tank not marked with proper certification
- 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap
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
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.
Locations
Physical Address
MARGARITA ALVARADO9750 VIA DE LA AMISTAD STE 9
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
Mailing Address
LAS HIGUERAS TRUCKING LLC2498 ROLL DR PMB 9
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154