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Active carrier authority since 2026 · insured · 1 prior revocation — Grade D

C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC

DOT 01423488 · MC# 538262 · SAN DIEGO, CA

Contact
+1 (619) 661-8330cgarcia@c-atransportation.com
MOTUSFMCSA
FF Trust Score
D
46 / 100

Below Average — significant concerns, proceed with caution

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Operation & Authority✓ Live
Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
—
Operation
Interstate
Active for
4 months
Out of Service
No
Fleet✓ Live
Power units
21
Drivers
7
Fleet size
I
Ownership & Leadership
CRISTIAN GARCIAOwnerMOTUS
VICE-PRESIDENT
CRISTIAN GARCIA
PRESIDENT
SafetyFMCSA · as of 2026-10-25
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory
Audited Jul 6, 2011
Inspections · 24 mo
161
Roadside stops on record
Crashes · 24 mo
2
Crash rate 1.67
Out-of-service rate vs national average
Vehicle17.4% out-of-service · 109 insp
natl avg 22.3%
Better than the national average
Driver3.8% out-of-service · 160 insp
natl avg 6.7%
Better than the national average

Source: FMCSA SAFER · Errors? Dispute via DataQs

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current

  • Liability insurance ($750,000) — no coverage gaps

    ✓ Currently insured (since May 2026)

  • Authority suspension scheduled

    effective 2026-11-06, served 2026-10-07 — still active now, proceed with caution

    Nov 6, 2026MOTUS

  • Revocation ordered — Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice

    effective 11/06/2026

    Oct 7, 2026MOTUS

  • Revocation ordered — Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice

    effective 10/01/2026 — did not take effect: deficiency cured in time, authority remains active (not counted in the score)

    Sep 1, 2026MOTUS

  • Administrative Status Adjustment

    Carrier authority

    Jun 9, 2026Archive
Authority StatusWhether the carrier's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally haul freight.

Active carrier authority

20/20
Authority AgeHow long the carrier has held authority. Newer carriers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

1-6 months of continuous authority

5/20
InsuranceWhether the carrier's required BIPD liability insurance is on file with FMCSA right now. Lapsed or missing insurance = the carrier cannot legally operate.

BIPD liability insurance on file, current

25/25
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA — usually for lapsed insurance. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

1 revocation(s), most recent within the last month (1 cured notice not counted — deficiency fixed in time, never took effect)

-10/25
SafetyBonus points for a demonstrably clean record: enough recent inspections with below-average out-of-service rates and no crashes. Never subtracts — thin data simply earns no bonus.

Safety bonus earned for: below-average vehicle out-of-service rate, below-average driver out-of-service rate, Satisfactory FMCSA rating. Remaining bonus would need: a crash-free 24 months.

8/10
Pending Suspension

Authority suspension scheduled for 2026-11-06 — still active now, proceed with caution

-2/0

Data updated regularly from FMCSA. Trust Scores are calculated automatically.

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Frequently Asked

Does C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC have active FMCSA authority?

C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC (DOT 01423488) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is D (46/100). They've held active authority 4 months.

What is their insurance status?

Per current records, C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.

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