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TATANKA TRUCKLINE

870 COMPASS WAY · San Diego, CA 92154

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #751281
  • USDOT #2161842 USDOT Active
  • 12
    Power Units
  • 11
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TATANKA TRUCKLINE 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 11 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-751281 and their USDOT number is 2161842.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/15/2026 · last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name SAUL ALEJANDRO CONTRERAS ROMERO
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/15/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 62,548 (2025)

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 — 120 inspections (past 24 months) California — 120 inspections (past 24 months) California — 120 inspections (past 24 months) California — 120 inspections (past 24 months) California — 120 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: CA (120), US (14), UT (1). Home base: San Diego, California.

Safety Record

35 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 0.07 2 Vehicle Maintenance 8.92 66 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.05 1

Inspection Summary

  • 135
    Total
  • 68
    Clean
  • 67
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 96 unique codes

Critical 35

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth4× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-STLTSteering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection3× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber11× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured7× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BSBBrake - More than 25% of the spring brakes are inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt3× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 396.3A1DLDSYELDriveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure), broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking6× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis4× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories3× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.65C-FISFuel - Improper securement of fuel tank.1× 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/combination10× OOS×10 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 57

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes5× SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.5× SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.2× SW 7
  • 396.3A1-AABRCA sliding suspension attachment member (undercarriage body rail) is cracked completely through along a 4 foot (1.2 m) continuous length.1× SW 7
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9B-LTSONRLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured not on the rearmost vehicle.1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-STPSDSteering - Power steering components loose/broken1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection17× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt10× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve5× 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 wear5× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)4× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad2× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.47C-BSAMBDDrum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on the same axle other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
  • 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking1× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMADAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad.1× 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
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak15× SW 3
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective4× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19933× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper3× 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
  • 393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× SW 3
  • 393.11TTTruck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.13D3-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear reflex reflectors inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 396.5(a)Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated1× SW 3
  • 393.80ARear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.28-WS-6Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached2× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored4× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

Hours of Service 3

Locations

Physical Address
TATANKA TRUCKLINE
870 COMPASS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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