Freight Carrier · Spartanburg, SC

CALIFORNIA TRANS INC

153 NICHOLLS DRIVE · Spartanburg, SC 29301

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(916) 587-7700 Tap to call
  • MC #644499
  • USDOT #1763508 USDOT Active
  • 16
    Power Units
  • 16
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CALIFORNIA TRANS INC is a Spartanburg, SC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of South Carolina. This company has 16 truck(s) in their fleet and 16 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-644499 and their USDOT number is 1763508.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/13/2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/13/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,200,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Fresh Produce
  • Coal/Coke
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Utilities

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: MO (7), MT (2), OR (2), NE (2), AK (2), CA (1), WY (1), IA (1), CT (1), NJ (1), IN (1), ND (1), +1 more. Home base: Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 11 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.62 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.23 4 Vehicle Maintenance 14.95 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.23 1

Inspection Summary

  • 23
    Total
  • 9
    Clean
  • 14
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× 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/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 21

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× 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
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× 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
  • 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system1× SW 4
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective2× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5

Hours of Service 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.2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.22(b)(2)(ii)Motor carrier failed to include required user identification data in ELD account1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
CALIFORNIA TRANS INC
153 NICHOLLS DRIVE
SPARTANBURG, SC 29301
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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