Freight Carrier · Visalia, CA

FW TRUCKING

2540 NORTH AMERICAN · Visalia, CA 93291

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(559) 308-2524 Tap to call
  • MC #692322
  • USDOT #1944361 USDOT Active
  • 21
    Power Units
  • 21
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

FW TRUCKING is a Visalia, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 21 truck(s) in their fleet and 21 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-692322 and their USDOT number is 1944361.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/29/2026 · last updated Aug 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name BRENDA D HASTINGS & TIMOTHY L THOMAS
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/29/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,375,945 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Driveaway/Towaway
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Fresh Produce
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: CA (128), NV (9), WA (4), AZ (2), MT (2), UT (1), NM (1). Home base: Visalia, California.

Safety Record

25 Severe Violations Updated Sep 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.75 5 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.44 9 Vehicle Maintenance 4.61 49 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.04 2

Inspection Summary

  • 147
    Total
  • 88
    Clean
  • 59
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 74 unique codes

Critical 28

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×6 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×2 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 ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift OOS×1 SW 7
  • 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 component OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3(a)(1)Sliding subframe rail defective OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLIWRLighting - Headlamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing OOS×1 SW 6
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×1 SW 1
  • 391.41A-MCPVIMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. OOS×1 SW 1
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. 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/combination OOS×4 SW 0

Hours of Service 12

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.30E-ELDMCCDHOS (ELD) - Motor carrier coerced a driver to make a false certification of the driver's data entries or record of duty status. SW 7
  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours SW 5
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed SW 5
  • 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: 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 carrier SW 3
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 30

  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss SW 7
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 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 wear 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. SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain: SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHHCHydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed) 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. SW 4
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak SW 3
  • 396.5(a)Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
FW TRUCKING
2540 NORTH AMERICAN
VISALIA, CA 93291
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map

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