Direct & Export Transport INC Safety Record

DOT# 3208894 · Chula Vista, CA 91911 · 6196380474

C

Average safety record — scored 37/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/02/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Direct & Export Transport INC (DOT# 3208894) in Chula Vista, California has 79 inspections on record with 95 violations and a 32.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

79 Inspections
32.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
11 Power Units

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 32.9%
Carrier: 32.9% (26 of 79) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 6.3%
Carrier: 6.3% (5 of 79) National: 6.4%
22% OOS rate better than 22% of carriers in California
12% crash rate better than 12% of carriers in California

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.

95 total violations across 79 inspections
30 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (32%)
Vehicle Maintenance
71
Unsafe Driving
18
Hours of Service
4
Driver Fitness
1
Other
1

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.

Level 1: 41 (52%) Level 2: 23 (29%) Level 3: 15 (19%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/02/2026 CA 1 0 0
02/28/2026 CA 2 0 1
01/28/2026 CA 1 0 0
12/09/2025 CA 3 0 0
11/30/2025 CA 1 0 0
11/11/2025 CA 1 1 0
11/07/2025 CA 2 0 0
10/15/2025 CA 2 1 0
10/14/2025 CA 2 2 0
10/12/2025 CA 2 1 0
2 injury crashes
15-SEP-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
15-SEP-24 CA 0 1 0
13-JUN-24 CA 0 2 0

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 MC1072778
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 National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa $1,000 10/20/2025

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 11
Drivers 11
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 11/05/2018
MCS-150 Filed 20250519 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 660,500
Address 491 Arizona St, Chula Vista, CA 91911