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BAJA FREIGHT LTD

3515 S HARDING ST · Indianapolis, IN 46217-3344

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  • MC #1294295
  • USDOT #3700104 USDOT Active
  • 406
    Power Units
  • 476
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BAJA FREIGHT LTD is a Indianapolis, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 406 truck(s) in their fleet and 476 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1294295 and their USDOT number is 3700104.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/03/2026 · last updated Aug 1, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/03/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 44,736,134 (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 Texas — 214 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 214 inspections (past 24 months) California — 125 inspections (past 24 months) California — 125 inspections (past 24 months) California — 125 inspections (past 24 months) California — 125 inspections (past 24 months) California — 125 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 59 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Idaho — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 27 states over the past 24 months: TX (214), US (144), CA (125), AR (59), NM (18), AZ (16), MT (16), CO (15), IL (14), MO (9), MI (9), TN (9), +15 more. Home base: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Safety Record

42 Severe Violations Updated Sep 2, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 6
    Injury
  • 5
    Tow
  • 12
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.57 30 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.08 22 Vehicle Maintenance 1.34 120 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.2 20

Inspection Summary

  • 699
    Total
  • 518
    Clean
  • 181
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 102 unique codes

Critical 29

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone4× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 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 ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TFBBTires - Front, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove5× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation2× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 395.3B2Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle)1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 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.12× OOS×8 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 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-2025-0001.4× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.11B2SDriver 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 Highway Traffic Sign Assessment1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.3× OOS×3 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp5× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories4× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 11

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation7× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1

Hours of Service 13

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× 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 Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× 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 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically2× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner9× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 49

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.3× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) missing1× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199820× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured8× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle7× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19985× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes3× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
  • 393.50(c)No means to ensure operable check valve2× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× 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 wear2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
BAJA FREIGHT LTD
3515 S HARDING ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46217-3344
Mailing Address
BAJA FREIGHT LTD
13620 EVOLUTION LOOP
LAREDO, TX 78045

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