Freight Carrier · San Diego, CA

MEX-CAL TRUCKLINE

7921 AIRWAY RD · San Diego, CA 92154

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #145905
  • USDOT #168705 USDOT Active
  • 101
    Power Units
  • 101
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MEX-CAL TRUCKLINE is a San Diego, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 101 truck(s) in their fleet and 101 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-145905 and their USDOT number is 168705.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2026 · last updated May 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name CAL-MEX INTERNATIONAL BROKER INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 4,674,327 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: CA (664), US (64), AZ (5), NM (2), WA (1), FL (1), CO (1), OH (1). Home base: San Diego, California.

Safety Record

82 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.53 5 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.04 8 Vehicle Maintenance 4.44 262 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.07 8

Inspection Summary

  • 739
    Total
  • 461
    Clean
  • 278
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 145 unique codes

Critical 64

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS26× OOS×26 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×8 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots OOS×1 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 ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1TTires (general) OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area SW 8
  • 393.3A1-TARPSWDTires - Presence of rubber-coated cord or cured rubber plug in the sidewall on a dual set of tires. SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBTPTires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. SW 8
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.12× OOS×6 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 missing OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift OOS×1 SW 7
  • 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 OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on14× OOS×14 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.13× OOS×13 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.11× OOS×11 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. OOS×7 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal10× OOS×6 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.16× OOS×5 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSMSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement under load of the stud nut OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×2 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×7 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured16× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×1 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. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.42No brakes as required - Explain: OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak. OOS×3 SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5A-LLubrication - Improper lubrication. OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking12× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) OOS×6 SW 1
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement 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/combination13× OOS×13 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 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, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4

Hours of Service 4

  • 392.2SLLHOSState/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service SW 7
  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours SW 5
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current SW 5
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 73

  • 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative16× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative12× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere. SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing SW 6
  • 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt35× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection13× 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 wear12× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199810× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness 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
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 SW 4
  • 393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle. SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain: SW 4
  • 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s) 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. SW 4

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
MEX-CAL TRUCKLINE
7921 AIRWAY RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map

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