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Generated Oct 3, 2026
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CHAINS BROS LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 3395686 · MC1208238 · EIN 84-4718104 · NOT AUTHORIZED
274 HEGENBERGER RD, OAKLAND, CA, 94621
(415) 517-9127 · JEFFREY R CADENAS
0
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not activeNo active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on fileVehicle OOS 46.2% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 12.5% — above the 6.7% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
1 / 1
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
15 / 197
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Inactive
Contract
None
Broker
None
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate46.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate12.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance172 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance21 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Other20 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.9B-LTSO | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.126B-CIM | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
CA15
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.84 | 0.88 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 1.20 | 0.83 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.10 | 9.58 | ≈88–92% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-04-08. “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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 38% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 32% (1 OOS) · Suspension / axle 13% (3 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 41 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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
Unsafe Driving 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.
Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2026 | Unincorporated, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/25/2025 | SANTA ROSA, CA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 22 vehicles seen in inspections
8 truck7 trailer6 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JEFFREY R CADENAS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
1
Registered since
2020-02-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATURAL LOGISTICS INC | 2165705 | 6 VINs | strong |
| JAC ELITE ENTERPRISES INC | 3521645 | 3 VINs | strong |
| HENRY I UMANA | 2660780 | 2 VINs | medium |
| BG TOWING & GENERAL FREIGHT INC | 3840042 | address | medium |
| DS TOWING LLC | 3466470 | address | medium |
| V & U TOWING SERVICE INC | 3689381 | address | medium |
| VICTOR URETA | 2615105 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/30/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2023)
03/07/2026 — Insurance cancelled — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
BIPD/Primary · policy S-LHMI2708-00
12/31/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
BIPD/Primary · policy S-LHMI2708-00
12/04/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/30/2025)
12/03/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
BIPD/Primary · policy S-LHMI2708-00
11/21/2025 — Insurance cancelled — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy FLBSIC-1611-00321
11/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy FLBSIC-1611-00321
11/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
BIPD/Primary · policy S-LHMI2708-00
11/07/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (03/16/2026)
10/09/2024 — Insurance cancelled — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KSCW4158235-00
07/24/2024 — Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BE20172861-00
06/27/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/19/2024)
11/23/2023 — Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BE20172861-00
10/26/2023 — Insurance replaced — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BE20172861-00
08/02/2023 — Insurance cancelled — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CW1EII-217402-01
07/24/2023 — Insurance replaced — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CW1EII-217402-01
07/06/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/24/2023)
06/16/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (10/15/2024)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/3395686.