Freight Carrier · El Paso, TX

CALIFORNIA GAS TRANSPORT INC

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

Authorized: Property
(915) 771-7595 Tap to call
  • MC #285009
  • USDOT #589266 USDOT Active
  • 48
    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 property in the state of Texas. This company has 48 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 01/09/2026 · last updated May 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/09/2026
  • 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 (176), CA (128), US (93), NM (20), AZ (10). Home base: El Paso, Texas.

Safety Record

109 Severe Violations Updated 22 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.15 2 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.11 11 Vehicle Maintenance 5.54 249 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.37 27

Inspection Summary

  • 427
    Total
  • 154
    Clean
  • 273
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 184 unique codes

Critical 60

  • 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(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove13× 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 or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed 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
  • 178.337-13MC331 supports and anchoring OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth24× 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
  • 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
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.11× 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-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
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on 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
  • 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 Vehicle21× 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
  • 393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) 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
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak. OOS×2 SW 3
  • 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-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components OOS×4 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp22× 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
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub 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
  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. 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×9 SW 0

Hazardous Materials 17

  • 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
  • 172.516C6-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
  • 172.200(a)No shipping paper provided by offeror SW 3
  • 172.202(a)(2)No or improper Shipping Name 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 94

  • 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
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere. 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 connection33× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt28× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve23× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system13× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:13× 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 wear11× 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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