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JOSE L HIGUERA

HIGUERA TRUCKING

  • 1868966
  • 5525 CAMINO CALUROSO
    YORBA LINDA, CA 92887
  • 1
  • 1
  • 23

Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending June 26, 2026

On-Road Performance
1.66 Not Public 0.75 16.78 0 Not Public 0.15
On-Road Performance Detail
1
No Safety Event Grouping
3
Combination Carrier
Not Public
18
2
11-20 relevant driver inspections
18
16
11-20 relevant vehicle inspections
18
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
18
1
11-20 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered N/A No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered Not Public No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 84

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-HOS HOS (Local Law) - State/local hour of service violation. 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
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. 1 1 1 Driver Fitness
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 3 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
392.8 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.11B-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11LR No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11S Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11UR Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.201A-FRCLS Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.201A-FRSC Frame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange 1 1 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.203 Cab/body parts requirements violations 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.205C-WR Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.207F-SASMD Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. 1 1 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.30 Improper battery installation 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.30-B Battery - Not protected 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 3 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-BAAL Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45DLUV Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48A-BI-SA Brake - Inoperative on a steering axle 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed 3 3 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75A2-TFBB Tires - Front, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS 5 5 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(4) Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75B-TF Tires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth 1 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75C-OOS Tire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart 1 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves 1 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.78-WOOS Wipers - Inoperative/missing/damaged on drivers side, during inclement weather requiring use of the windshield wipers 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(g) Emergency Equipment (HM) - Improper warning devices for hazardous material loads. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 6 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. 3 3 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination 2 2 0 Vehicle Maint.
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 2 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
396.5-HL Hubs - Leaking hub 1 1 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.9(d)(2) Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 23

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
9/24/2025 CAUE68000890 CA ZP35424 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-HOS HOS (Local Law) - State/local hour of service violation. 7  
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 1  
396.5-HL Hubs - Leaking hub (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.78-WOOS Wipers - Inoperative/missing/damaged on drivers side, during inclement weather requiring use of the windshield wipers 1  
8/22/2025 CAUFUH000793 CA ZP49132 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.45D-BAAL Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
7/16/2025 CANDBJ002539 CA ZP49132 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 6  
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
7/16/2025 CANDBJ002540 CA ZP49148 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 6  
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
7/16/2025 CANDBJ002541 CA 9H25578 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 2  
393.11A1-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing 2  
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
393.207F-SASMD Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
4/25/2025 CAUE5Z008149 CA YP93119 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75B-TF Tires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth 8  
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 1  
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 6  
393.75A2-TFBB Tires - Front, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 3  
4/4/2025 CAUHB3001629 CA 9G06494 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/19/2025 CANDBJ002419 CA ZP35424 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 6  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
3/11/2025 CANE2Z004614 CA YP93119 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.201A-FRSC Frame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 6  
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative 2  
393.11A1-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing 2  
2/28/2025 CAUEWM002008 CA 9G06494 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 6  
393.205C-WR Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. 2  
2/18/2025 CAUDKE003344 CA YP66041 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
2/11/2025 CANCGL004836 CA YP66041 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
2/4/2025 CANCGL004808 CA YP93119 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 2  
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves 8  
396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking 2  
1/9/2025 CAUD2A002521 CA ZP35424 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
11/19/2024 CANE2Z004270 CA YP52026 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 2  
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 1  
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 3  
8/28/2024 CAND74009122 CA ZP35424 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/19/2024 NV7109028189 NV YP66041 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.95(g) Emergency Equipment (HM) - Improper warning devices for hazardous material loads. 2  
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp 6  
8/14/2024 NV4018028041 NV YP93119 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/31/2024 CAUFWF003293 CA ZP35424 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   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 fail (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device 5  
7/23/2024 NV7105028089 NV ZP35417 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.11UR Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 3  
393.11S Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 3  
396.9(d)(2) Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report 4  
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp 6  
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) 1  
393.75C-OOS Tire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart 8  
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
393.203 Cab/body parts requirements violations 2  
393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
392.8 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment 2  
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
393.30 Improper battery installation 3  
393.45DLUV Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle 4  
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required 3  
393.11LR No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 3  
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.75(a)(4) Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
7/23/2024 NV7109028074 NV YP77759 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
7/4/2024 AZ1012400314 AZ 9E72451 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 2  
393.30-B Battery - Not protected 3  
393.11B-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 3  
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
393.48A-BI-SA Brake - Inoperative on a steering axle (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 3  
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.201A-FRCLS Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis 2  
6/26/2024 NV7513020198 NV YP93119 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 1

Report Vehicle Crash Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
Total Weight
(TotW)
4/4/2025 CA6752501485 CA 9G06494 CA 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no 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.

  • 8/21/2024 (Non-Ratable Review)
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