CAL-MEX INTERNATIONAL BROKER INC
MEX-CAL TRUCKLINE
- 168705
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7921 AIRWAY RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154 - 101
- 101
- 754
Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance
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BASIC Status
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Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending August 28, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
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Vehicle Maintenance
On-Road Performance
4.37
Safety Event Group: 501+ relevant vehicle inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered
Carrier Measure Over Time
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| Measure | 4.42 | 4.40 | 4.44 | 4.35 | 4.30 | 4.37 |
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Violation Summary
Vehicle Maint. Violations: 525
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight |
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| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 38 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 26 | 26 | 8 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 19 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 18 | 6 | 6 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 17 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 16 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 16 | 16 | 6 |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | 15 | 6 | 7 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 15 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 14 | 14 | 6 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | 14 | 4 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | 12 | 12 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 12 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 10 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.126B-CIM | Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 393.48A-BLMACBD | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.207A-STCB | Suspension - 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 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any missing | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 393.207A-STBW | Suspension - 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 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 393.209D-STBSP | Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55D3-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle. | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.100B-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.17B1-LDSML | Lighting - Driveaway, side marker lamp(s) missing on rearmost towed vehicle | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.201A-FRMC | Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.207A-SUBL | Suspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.207B-AALPME | Any of the locking pins are missing or not engaged. | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.207C-SBML | Suspension - Broken main leaf spring | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.207F-SASMD | Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.209D-STBSM | Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement under load of the stud nut | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.25(f) | Stop lamp violations | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.25E-L | Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.28-WS | Wiring Systems - Copper wire exposed | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.3A1-TARPSWD | Tires - Presence of rubber-coated cord or cured rubber plug in the sidewall on a dual set of tires. | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.42 | No brakes as required - Explain: | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.43A-TPV | Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-B | Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45C-BSG | Air Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45D-BHTC | Air Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45PC | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47A-BCFSAD | Air Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.47C-BSAMBD | Drum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on the same axle other than a steering axle | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BMBC | All Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BMBCAD | Air Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60EWS | Windshield - Obstructed | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.75A1-TBTP | Tires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB | Tires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB-6 | Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75A2-TFBB | Tires - Front, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.83(e) | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1T | Tires (general) | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 396.5(a) | Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 396.5A-HNL | Hubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 396.5A-L | Lubrication - Improper lubrication. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.5B-HLOW | Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Inspection History
Vehicle Inspections: 613
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| Sum of measure weights | Sum of measure weights | 2,719 | 988 | 4,319 | ||||||
*** The sum of all violation severity weights (violation weight + out-of-service) for this inspection has been capped at 30.
Investigation Results
Vehicle Maint. Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Vehicle Maintenance Acute/Critical Violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
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As part of FMCSA’s IT modernization strategy, we are in the process of merging our data platforms to make it easier for you to find the information you need. During this transition, please refer to the links below for additional information about this carrier.
- For licensing and insurance information, visit Motus: USDOT Registration System.
- For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
- If you are a motor carrier looking for your Inspection Selection System (ISS) value, log in to the FMCSA Portal.
Enforcement Cases
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