Freight Carrier · El Paso, TX

CALIFORNIA GAS TRANSPORT INC

5959 GATEWAY WEST SUITE #660 · El Paso, TX 79925

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(915) 771-7595 Tap to call
  • MC #285009
  • USDOT #589266 USDOT Active
  • 40
    Power Units
  • 27
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CALIFORNIA GAS TRANSPORT INC is a El Paso, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 40 truck(s) in their fleet and 27 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-285009 and their USDOT number is 589266.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/21/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/21/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,002,933 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: TX (188), CA (124), US (92), NM (18), AZ (10). Home base: El Paso, Texas.

Safety Record

109 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.11 2 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.1 10 Vehicle Maintenance 5.44 256 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.34 28

Inspection Summary

  • 432
    Total
  • 152
    Clean
  • 280
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 185 unique codes

Critical 58

  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove10× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.3A1-TARPSWTires - Presence of rubber-coated cord or cured rubber plug in the sidewall. OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth26× SW 8
  • 171.2-GHMGRMCHM (General Requirements) - Cargo tank (packaging) does not comply with Hazardous Materials Regulations SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart SW 8
  • 178.337-13-HMPHM (Packaging) - MC 331 supports and anchoring SW 8
  • 178.337-8A-HMPHM (Packaging) - MC 331 general requirements for openings. SW 8
  • 178.3379(c)MC331 Marking inlets/outlets 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×5 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing OOS×4 SW 7
  • 393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.13× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(e)Torsion bar cracked and/or broken OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207E-SSuspension - Broken torsion bar. OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207C-SCSICSuspension - Composite spring has intersecting cracks OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSMSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement under load of the stud nut OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STSMSteering - Modified or has a condition that interferes with the free movement of steering OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×3 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle22× 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. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHHCHydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed) OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47B-BMBCAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak. OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components OOS×4 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp24× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRBFCFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5A-HNLOWHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub - outer wheel OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRSCFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×2 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination10× OOS×10 SW 0

Hazardous Materials 18

  • 180.407(a)Failure to test / inspection a specification cargo tank when due SW 7
  • 180.415-HMTMCHM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required SW 7
  • 172.516(c)(6)Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured10× SW 5
  • 172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with "Emergency Shutoff" SW 5
  • 172.304A1-HMMHM (Markings) - Displaying an HM package with marking(s) not durable/in English/printed on/affixed to the package SW 5
  • 172.332Required ID markings displayed SW 5
  • 172.506A-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to provide/affix placards when required. SW 5
  • 172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter SW 5
  • 172.519Placard does not meet specifications SW 5
  • 173.315N-HMGPHM (General Packaging) - Failing to comply with emergency discharge control requirements for cargo tank motor vehicle in liquefied compressed gas service. SW 4
  • 177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility SW 3
  • 172.202(a)(2)No or improper Shipping Name SW 3
  • 172.200(a)No shipping paper provided by offeror SW 3
  • 172.203(p)No "Non-odorized" entry for LPG SW 3
  • 172.328(e)Fail to mark "Non Odorized LPG" on cargo tank SW 3
  • 172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information SW 3
  • 172.604(a)Failing to provide an emergency response phone number SW 3
  • 177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. SW 3

Hours of Service 10

  • 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
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically SW 3
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet SW 1
  • 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number SW 1
  • 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation SW 1
  • 395.3B2-HOSPRNPDriving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 96

  • 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 SW 7
  • 393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing SW 7
  • 393.207C-SCSC-L6Suspension - Composite spring cracked. SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes SW 7
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection32× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt27× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve22× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:14× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system13× SW 4

Unsafe Driving 2

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
CALIFORNIA GAS TRANSPORT INC
5959 GATEWAY WEST SUITE #660
EL PASO, TX 79925
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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