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Freight Carrier · Thermal, CA

MENES TRUCKING INC

88055 57TH AVENUE · Thermal, CA 92274

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(442) 227-7269 Tap to call

MC #10416
USDOT #2971628 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
3
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

MENES TRUCKING INC is a Thermal, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-10416 and their USDOT number is 2971628.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/23/2025 · last updated Aug 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/23/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 252,859 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: NM (4), CA (2), AZ (1), TX (1), NC (1). Home base: Thermal, California.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated Sep 5, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 33.3% 23.4% Driver 0% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

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 4.47 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

9
Total
4
Clean
5
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 10 unique codes

Critical 3

393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 7

393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

MENES TRUCKING INC
88055 57TH AVENUE
THERMAL, CA 92274

Mailing Address

MENES TRUCKING INC
48-517 LUNA DE NICOLETA ST
COACHELLA, CA 92236

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