Cali Brothers Truck Lines INC Safety Record

DOT# 2951213 · Merced, CA 95348 · 7076289437

C

Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/07/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Cali Brothers Truck Lines INC (DOT# 2951213) in Merced, California has 117 inspections on record with 200 violations and a 20.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

117 Inspections
20.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
20 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 20.5%
Carrier: 20.5% (24 of 117) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 16.2%
Carrier: 16.2% (19 of 117) National: 6.4%
35% OOS rate better than 35% of carriers in California
18% crash rate better than 18% of carriers in California

Violation Categories · 200 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.

200 total violations across 117 inspections
43 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (22%)
Vehicle Maintenance
84
Unsafe Driving
38
Hours of Service
71
Driver Fitness
6
Other
1

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.

Inspected across 17 states
Level 1: 26 (22%) Level 2: 36 (31%) Level 3: 44 (38%) Level 5: 11 (9%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/07/2026 AL 3 0 0
03/06/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/05/2026 CA 1 1 0
01/23/2026 CA 2 0 0
01/10/2026 AR 3 0 0
12/30/2025 AZ 2 0 0
12/29/2025 CA 3 0 0
12/23/2025 AZ 2 0 0
12/22/2025 SC 3 0 0
12/10/2025 CA 1 2 0

Crash History · 1 record

1 injury crash
26-DEC-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
26-DEC-24 FL 0 2 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.

MC/MX Number MC999272
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Southlake Specialty Insurance Company $750 03/18/2026

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.

Power Units 20
Drivers 26
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 12/02/2016
MCS-150 Filed 20260129 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 3,033,332
Address 2058 Ashby Rd Suite A, Merced, CA 95348

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Resources

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