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Freight Carrier · San Diego, CA

SAN KARLOS LOGISTICS

Name: SAN KARLOS LOGISTICS
Address: 8775 AIRWAY RD, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92154, US
Telephone: (619) 900-3042

8775 AIRWAY RD · San Diego, CA 92154

Authorized: Property

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MC #99159
USDOT #3141073 USDOT Active

12
Power Units
12
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

SAN KARLOS LOGISTICS is a San Diego, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 12 truck(s) in their fleet and 12 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-99159 and their USDOT number is 3141073.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/14/2025 · last updated May 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name SAN KARLOS LOGISTICS INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 04/14/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 242,500 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: CA (79), US (8). Home base: San Diego, California.

Safety Record

24 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.76 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 8.82 51 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.11 3

Inspection Summary

87
Total
36
Clean
51
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 65 unique codes

Critical 25

392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× SW 10
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves3× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× 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 ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth7× 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-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
396.3A1-AABRF50The sliding suspension attachment member (undercarriage body rail) on either side exhibits 50% or more of attachment fasteners missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47B-BMBCAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47D1-BLTBD-SADrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.7Unsafe operations forbidden1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking4× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub3× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× 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/combination9× OOS×9 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 38

393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.3× SW 7
393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes2× SW 7
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.2× SW 6
393.209E-STPSDSteering - Power steering components loose/broken1× SW 6
393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements1× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt8× SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection5× SW 4
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve3× 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 wear3× SW 4
393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking2× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)2× SW 4
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak10× SW 3
393.81Horn inoperative1× SW 3
396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis2× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.86A1-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate or missing.1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored3× SW 1
393.67C11-FFuel - No visible fill warning marking1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

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-2025-0001.1× SW 4
391.45A-MCEMMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV with an expired medical certificate.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

SAN KARLOS LOGISTICS
8775 AIRWAY RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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SAN KARLOS LOGISTICS

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 65 unique codes

Critical 25

Vehicle Maintenance 38

Driver Fitness 2

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same phone number 2

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