Freight Carrier · San Diego, CA
MEX-CAL TRUCKLINE
7921 AIRWAY RD · San Diego, CA 92154
Authorized: Property
(619) 661-1234
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- MC #145905
- USDOT #168705 USDOT Active
- 101Power Units
- 101Drivers
- CarrierEntity 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
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 4Injury
- 1Tow
- 5Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
0.53
5
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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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
- 739Total
- 461Clean
- 278With 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 ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area
- 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation
- 393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 396.3A1TTires (general)
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.3A1-TARPSWDTires - Presence of rubber-coated cord or cured rubber plug in the sidewall on a dual set of tires.
- 393.75A1-TBTPTires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.
- 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
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension
- 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift
- 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
- 393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps
- 393.209D-STBSMSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement under load of the stud nut
- 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure
- 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations
- 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
- 396.3(a)(1)Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 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.
- 393.42No brakes as required - Explain:
- 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow.
- 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit
- 393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s)
- 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 396.5A-LLubrication - Improper lubrication.
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components
- 393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached
- 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub
- 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel
- 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel
- 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)
- 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.
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 3
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 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
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
Hours of Service 4
- 392.2SLLHOSState/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service
- 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
- 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
Vehicle Maintenance 73
- 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.
- 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.
- 393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing
- 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.
- 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing
- 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing
- 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 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
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001
- 393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.
- 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:
- 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking
- 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve
- 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard
- 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
- 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad
- 393.48A-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 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.
- 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak
- 396.5(a)Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper
- 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken
- 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis
- 393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 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
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed
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
MEX-CAL TRUCKLINE7921 AIRWAY RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
Mailing Address
Same as physical.