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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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RANCHO TREE SERVICE
USDOT 3196349 · EIN 82-4056778
4700 STOCKDALE HWY STE 100, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93309
(661) 735-7312 · JOSE DE LA CRUZ JR.
71
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 41.7% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
187 / 79
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
17 / 302
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate41.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance198 pts
Unsafe Driving59 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance36 pts
Other16 pts
Driver Fitness9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.9A2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.7A-D | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
CA16
OK1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.40 | 0.40 | ≈9–16% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.36 | 0.36 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.55 | 8.55 | ≈85–89% (over 75) | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.56 | 1.56 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-08 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Load securement violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Load securement 36% (4 OOS) · Brakes 19% (1 OOS) · Tires 14% (1 OOS)
• Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math; re-check in the first 50 miles
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 47% · Speeding 36% · Following / lane / reckless 17%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 18 violations, 4 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 3 OOS · 56%
393.100B-C, 393.134B-CRHLC, 392.7A-D
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.413).
2. Other6 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLSR ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEQP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 6%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.3).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×3
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2024 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/14/2024 | Tehachapi, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 30 vehicles seen in inspections
18 incomplete vehicle8 trailer4 truck
Company profile
Officer
JOSE DE LA CRUZ JR.
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
79
Registered since
2018-10-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| POTOMAC SPRINGS LANDSCAPE LLC | 3106080 | officer | strong |
| RANCHO TREE SERVICE | 3298003 | officer, phone | strong |
| LAUREL AG & WATER LLC | 1619914 | address | medium |
| POLOS PRODUCE INC | 2600188 | mailing | medium |
| RANCHO TRUCKING INC | 3363265 | mailing, phone | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/06/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2024)
10/04/2018 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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