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Carrier profile · USDOT 3094634 · Updated 06/13/2026

BAJA EXPLORATION

4 power unitsavg 9 yrLocal · 2 statesESCONDIDO, CA
CARRIER ACTIVE
Verified linksbajadrilling.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
9.0Avg age (yr)
2014–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(858) 382-9976Email dispatchDBHOGAN@BAJADRILLING.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 8 yearsNo reported crashesVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority8 yr active
since 2018
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9 yr

Model years 2014–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

8 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2018 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 8-yr authority, 50% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is BAJA EXPLORATION safe to work with?

Is BAJA EXPLORATION safe to load? BAJA EXPLORATION (USDOT 3094634) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in ESCONDIDO, CA, operating 4 power units and 6 drivers. Operating authority has been active 8 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 10 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
BEBAJA EXPLORATION 74
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Frequently asked

What is BAJA EXPLORATION's USDOT number?

BAJA EXPLORATION's USDOT number is 3094634.

Is BAJA EXPLORATION authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, BAJA EXPLORATION is active in the FMCSA register.

What is BAJA EXPLORATION's safety record?

BAJA EXPLORATION has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 10 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is BAJA EXPLORATION's fleet?

BAJA EXPLORATION operates 4 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BAJA EXPLORATION based?

BAJA EXPLORATION is based in ESCONDIDO, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.