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Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 1081132 · MC-449949 · Updated Jul 4, 2026
MARINO MENDEZ
DBA MOTORS WAY EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION
1 power unitsavg 18.7 yrLocal · 1 statesGRANADA HILLS, CA50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-449949 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
18.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2019 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 4, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNot enough inspection history to rate
USDOT registration2323 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.00.0 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
18.7 yr
Model years 1997–2019 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
23 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2002 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MARINO MENDEZ (USDOT 1081132) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Jul 4, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 4, 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 as of Jul 4, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 4, 2026.
The carrier received 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 4, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 4, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 26, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked
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?
As of 2026-07-04, MARINO MENDEZ is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MARINO MENDEZ's safety record?
MARINO MENDEZ has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 4 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
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 state.
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