Mex-cal Truckline Safety Record
DOT# 168705 · San Diego, CA 92154 · 6196611234
Legal name: Cal-mex International Broker INC
Good safety record — scored 25/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/25/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 25/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Mex-cal Truckline (DOT# 168705) in San Diego, California has 1,059 inspections on record with 920 violations and a 24.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 920 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/20/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/20/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/13/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/12/2026 | US | 0 | 0 |
| 03/09/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/01/2026 | CA | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-NOV-24 | CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27-SEP-24 | CA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 23-OCT-24 | CA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 20-JAN-25 | CA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18-DEC-24 | CA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Third Coast Insurance Company | $750 |
| CARGO | Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.