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V M TRANSPORTS

5035 FIRESTONE PL · South Gate, CA 90280

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  • MC #537188
  • USDOT #1420088 USDOT Active
  • 6
    Power Units
  • 12
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

V M TRANSPORTS is a South Gate, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 12 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-537188 and their USDOT number is 1420088.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/22/2024 · last updated Jul 8, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name VALENTIN H BALTAZAR
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/22/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 55,000 (2022)

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 — 40 inspections (past 24 months) California — 40 inspections (past 24 months) California — 40 inspections (past 24 months) California — 40 inspections (past 24 months) California — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 4 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Colorado — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: CA (40), NV (9), OR (4), NM (3), UT (2), WA (2), TX (1), MT (1), CO (1), AR (1), AZ (1). Home base: South Gate, California.

Safety Record

20 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.52 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.51 7 Vehicle Maintenance 5.83 27 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.61 3

Inspection Summary

  • 65
    Total
  • 31
    Clean
  • 34
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 50 unique codes

Critical 20

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 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 component2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× 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
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BI-TSABrake - Inoperative on a trailer steering axle1× 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.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.201A-FRBFCFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
  • 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 carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 22

  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× SW 7
  • 393.207A-SMRSSuspension - Missing rubber spring block.1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.9B-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) obscured1× SW 3
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address
V M TRANSPORTS
5035 FIRESTONE PL
SOUTH GATE, CA 90280
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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