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Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 2021510 · MC-711135 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
JOSE ROMERO
DBA PEPES TRUCKING
2 power unitsavg 11.8 yrRegional · 4 statesBAKERSFIELD, CA86/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-711135 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.8Avg age (yr)
2007–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration1616 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo42.9%
▲ 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 peersTypical
11.8 yr
Model years 2007–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
16 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JOSE ROMERO (USDOT 2021510) has a Vektor safety score of 86/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY effective Jun 23, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 42.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 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 Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JOSE ROMERO's USDOT number?
JOSE ROMERO's USDOT number is 2021510, and its motor carrier number is MC-711135.
Is JOSE ROMERO authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, JOSE ROMERO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JOSE ROMERO's safety record?
JOSE ROMERO has a 42.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).
How big is JOSE ROMERO's fleet?
JOSE ROMERO operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JOSE ROMERO based?
JOSE ROMERO is based in BAKERSFIELD, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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