Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Marino MendezUSDOT 1081132GRANADA HILLS, CA
Carrier profile
Marino Mendez
- USDOT
- 1081132
- MC
- 449949
DBA MOTORS WAY EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION
Inspected in 1 jurisdictionGRANADA HILLS, CA
CARRIER ACTIVE
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1Reported power
1 seen in inspections
2Trailers seen
Inspection records
12.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2024 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.33.3% of vehicle inspections out of service · 33.3% of driver inspections out of service
Vehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1Reported power
1 seen in inspections
2Trailers seen
Inspection records
12.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2024 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
12.7 yr
Model years 1997–2024. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
23 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2002. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
5 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
MARINO MENDEZ (USDOT 1081132) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 18, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 14, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 1 jurisdiction, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 15, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 26, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
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What is MARINO MENDEZ's USDOT number?
MARINO MENDEZ's USDOT number is 1081132, and its motor carrier number is MC-449949.
Is MARINO MENDEZ authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026. MARINO MENDEZ is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: Active; Broker: None.
What is MARINO MENDEZ's safety record?
MARINO MENDEZ has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is MARINO MENDEZ's fleet?
MARINO MENDEZ operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MARINO MENDEZ based?
MARINO MENDEZ is based in GRANADA HILLS, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 jurisdiction.