Freight Carrier · San Diego, CA

POLO EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION INC

524 W CALLE PRIMERA STE 1006 S · San Diego, CA 92173

Authorized: Property
(619) 308-7942 Tap to call
  • MC #570959
  • USDOT #1532557 USDOT Active
  • 19
    Power Units
  • 15
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

POLO EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION INC is a San Diego, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 19 truck(s) in their fleet and 15 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-570959 and their USDOT number is 1532557.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/22/2025 · last updated May 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/22/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 535,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: CA (139), US (27), NV (1). Home base: San Diego, California.

Safety Record

16 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.05 6 Vehicle Maintenance 3.2 57 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.2 4

Inspection Summary

  • 167
    Total
  • 106
    Clean
  • 61
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 76 unique codes

Critical 26

  • 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.102C2-CCargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely affected OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. 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
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier. OOS×4 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRSCFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRBFCFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.118No/improper lumber/building materials securement OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A-DFSLDriver - Failing to properly secure load OOS×1 SW 1
  • 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×2 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 47

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad 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
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHHCHydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed) SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.80ARear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective SW 3
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJMDriveline/Driveshaft - Any independent vertical movement between opposing yoke ends greater than 1/8 inch, with hand pressure only. SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 SW 3
  • 393.70B1II-CDBLCoupling - Bolted upper coupler has any loose bolt SW 3
  • 393.11NNo retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub SW 2
  • 393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.17B1-LDSMLLighting - Driveaway, side marker lamp(s) missing on rearmost towed vehicle SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1
  • 393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 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

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
POLO EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION INC
524 W CALLE PRIMERA STE 1006 S
SAN DIEGO, CA 92173
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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