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SAN KARLOS LOGISTICS

8775 AIRWAY RD · San Diego, CA 92154

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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: 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 Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name SAN KARLOS LOGISTICS INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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 California — 72 inspections (past 24 months) California — 72 inspections (past 24 months) California — 72 inspections (past 24 months) California — 72 inspections (past 24 months) California — 72 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: CA (72), US (9). Home base: San Diego, California.

Safety Record

22 Severe Violations Updated 1 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 0 Vehicle Maintenance 9.28 45 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.26 4

Inspection Summary

  • 81
    Total
  • 35
    Clean
  • 46
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 58 unique codes

Critical 22

  • 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
  • 393.207A-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
  • 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× 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/combination7× OOS×7 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 34

  • 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.3× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-STPSDSteering - Power steering components loose/broken1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt7× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection5× 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
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve3× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× 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 1998.1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak10× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 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
  • 393.86A1-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
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× 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-2025-0001.3× 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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