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Carrier profile · USDOT 1423488 · MC-538262 · Updated 07/18/2026

C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC

21 power unitsavg 12.4 yrMulti-region · 8 statesSAN DIEGO, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-538262 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
21Power units
27 observed · MCS-150
31Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.4Avg age (yr)
2004–2025 · vPIC
Operating authority20 yr active
since 2005
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo17.7%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

21 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

12.4 yr

Model years 2004–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

20 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2005 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 20-yr authority, 18% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC safe to work with?

Is C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC safe to load? C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC (USDOT 1423488, MC-538262) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in SAN DIEGO, CA, operating 21 power units and 7 drivers. Operating authority has been active 20 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 311 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 17.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
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Frequently asked

What is C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC's USDOT number?

C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC's USDOT number is 1423488, and its motor carrier number is MC-538262.

Is C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC's safety record?

C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC has a 17.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 311 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC's fleet?

C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC operates 21 power units and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC based?

C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC is based in SAN DIEGO, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.