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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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BAJA FREIGHT LTD
USDOT 3700104 · MC1294295 · EIN 87-2047836 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
11 MUNICIPAL DRIVE SUITE 233, FISHERS, IN, 46038
(956) 278-7067 · GAURAV BHATIA
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
406 / 476
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
717 / 1367
Crashes (24 mo)
11 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
PEARL RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. — $1M BIPD · policy BAJ-RRG-0005-26 · eff 05/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate5.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance811 pts
Unsafe Driving283 pts
Driver Fitness192 pts
Other83 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance82 pts
Not in SMS11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 14 | 9 | 138 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 136 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 70 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 70 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 60 | |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 52 | |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 48 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
Most inspected states
TX237
US156
CA112
AR59
NM17
MT15
AZ15
CO14
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.53 | 0.52 | ≈3–10% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.08 | 0.07 | ≈29–36% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.18 | 0.19 | ≈83–87% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.22 | 1.28 | ≈13–17% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-13. “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
English language violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
English language 90% (10 OOS) · Driver qualification / CDL / medical 10% (1 OOS)
• Assess English proficiency at hire and provide support/training where needed
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Webb County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Webb County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 53% · Following / lane / reckless 31% · Seat belt 7%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 3 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 35% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 32% · Following / lane / reckless 17%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 43% (6 OOS) · Tires 21% (10 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18% (8 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 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 91 inspections, 20 violations, 5 OOS, 73 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 30%
393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.209E-SPSLA
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2. Other6 viol · 2 OOS · 30%
392.2-LCDLR ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2, 392.2-SLLS1
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 15%
392.2-SLLSWZ, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders: 395.24 ×2, 392.2-LCDLR ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 11 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/26/2026 | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | ✓ | ||
| 03/12/2026 | ESCONDIDO, CA | ✓ | ||
| 09/19/2025 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | 2 | ✓ | |
| 09/11/2025 | LAREDO, TX | 1 | ||
| 08/01/2025 | AUSTIN, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/09/2025 | SOUTHLAKE, TX | 1 | ||
| 04/02/2025 | AUSTIN, TX | ✓ | ||
| 02/22/2025 | SELMA, TX | ✓ | ||
| 01/20/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 109 vehicles seen in inspections
58 trailer51 truck
Company profile
Officer
GAURAV BHATIA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
44.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
476
Registered since
2021-08-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 64 carriers
Shares identifiers with 64 carriers (64 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP EXPRESS US LTD | 3577166 | 10 VINs | strong |
| CHARGER LOGISTICS USA INC | 2014604 | 7 VINs | strong |
| ACEWAY LOGISTICS INC | 3356633 | 5 VINs | strong |
| BKFS LOGISTICS INC | 2407694 | 5 VINs | strong |
| 10020362 MANITOBA LTD | 3184983 | 4 VINs | strong |
| V R P LOGISTICS INC | 2578722 | 4 VINs | strong |
| BLUEWAY SERVICES LLC | 3362947 | 3 VINs | strong |
| CHARGER LOGISTICS INC | 1715101 | 3 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/01/2026 — Insurance filed — PEARL RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAJ-RRG-0005-26
05/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LDT-AL-000001018
04/03/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
44.7M mi reported (2025)
05/26/2024 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN TRUCKING AND TRANSP. INS. CO., RRG
BIPD/Primary · policy ATTCLI121
05/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN TRUCKING AND TRANSP. INS. CO., RRG
BIPD/Primary · policy ATTCLI121
09/02/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/12/2021 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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