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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Legal: GRUPO BEHR DE BAJA CALIFORNIA SA DE CV
Operating (DBA):
MC/MX #: 371235 RFC #: GBB971008165 Federal Tax ID: Application Tracking #: 8244
Review Type: Safety Audit - Pre-Authority (OP1)
Scope: Entire Operation Location of Review/Audit: Company facility in another country Territory:
Operation Types Interstate Intrastate
Carrier: Non-HM N/A Business: Corporation
Shipper: N/A N/A Gross Revenue: $120,000.00 for year ending: 12/31/2006
Cargo Tank: N/A
Company Physical Address:
BLVD BELLAS ARTES#17686 INTERIOR 116
TIJUANA, BN 22509 MEXICO
Contact Name:
Phone numbers: (1) 664- 647-5501 (2) Fax
E-Mail Address:
Company Mailing Address:
2498 ROLL DRIVE PMB 506
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
Process Agent Address:
1535 Quiet Trail Dr
Chula Vista, CA 91915
Contact Name:
Phone numbers: (1) (2) Fax
E-Mail Address:
Carrier Classification
Authorized for Hire
Cargo Classification
General Freight
Does carrier transport placardable quantities of HM? No
Is an HM Permit required? N/A
Driver Information
Inter Intra Average trip leased drivers/month: 0
< 100 Miles: 2 Total Drivers: 2
>= 100 Miles: CDL Drivers: 2
Equipment
Owned Term Leased Trip Leased
Truck 3 0 0 Truck Tractor 1 0 0
Trailer 1 0 5
Power units used in the U.S.:4
Percentage of time used in the U.S.:50
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GRUPO BEHR DE BAJA CALIFORNIA SA DE CV Review Date:
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Part B - Questions and Answers
Question General # 1 - Section # 387.7(a) Acute Answer
Does the carrier have the required minimum level of financial responsibility in effect? Yes
Comments
Question General # 2 - Section # 387.7(d) Critical Answer
Does the carrier have required proof of financial responsibility? Yes
Comments
Question General # 3 - Section # 390.15(b)(1) Answer
Can the carrier provide a complete accident register of recordable accidents? N/A
Comments
Question General # 4 - Section # 390.15(b)(2) Critical Answer
Does the carrier have copies of all accident reports required by States or other government entities or N/A
insurers?
Comments
Question General # 5 - Section # 390.3(e) Answer
Is the carrier knowledgeable of the FMCSRs/HMRs? Yes
Comments
Question General # 6 - Section # 390.21 Answer
Does the carrier know the commercial motor vehicles marking requirements? Yes
Comments
Question Driver # 1 - Section # 391.51(a) Critical Answer
Does the carrier maintain complete driver qualification files? No
Comments
Carrier is missing Annual List/Certification of Violations of Motor Vehicle Laws
Driver
Interstate trip date: 10/10/07
Question Driver # 2 - Section # 391.11(b)(4) Acute Answer
Is the carrier using physically qualified drivers? Yes
Comments
Question Driver # 3 - Section # 391.45(a), 391.45(b) Critical Answer
Does available evidence indicate the motor carrier has used a driver without a medical certificate or with an No
expired medical certificate?
Comments
Question Driver # 4 - Section # 391.15(a) Acute Answer
Is the carrier using any disqualified drivers? No
Comments
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Part B - Questions and Answers
Question Driver # 5 - Section # 391.51(b)(2) Critical Answer
Does the carrier maintain driving and employment history inquiry data in driver qualification files? Yes
Comments
Question Driver # 6 - Section # 382.115(a) Acute Answer
Has the carrier implemented an alcohol and/or controlled substances testing program? Yes
Comments
Question Driver # 7 - Section # 382.213(b) Acute Answer
Has the carrier used drivers who have used controlled substances? No
Comments
Question Driver # 8 - Section # 382.215 Acute Answer
Has the carrier used a driver who has tested positive for a controlled substance? No
Comments
Question Driver # 9 - Section # 382.201 Acute Answer
Has the carrier used a driver known to have an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater? No
Comments
Question Driver # 10 - Section # 382.505(a) Acute Answer
Has the carrier used a driver found to have an alcohol concentration of .02 or greater but less than .04 within No
24 hours of being tested?
Comments
Question Driver # 11 - Section # 382.301(a) Critical Answer
Has the carrier ensured that drivers have undergone testing for controlled substances prior to performing a Yes
safety sensitive function?
Comments
Question Driver # 12 - Section # 382.303(a) Critical Answer
Has the carrier conducted post accident testing on drivers for alcohol and/or controlled substances? N/A
Comments
Question Driver # 13 - Section # 382.305 Acute Answer
Has the carrier implemented random testing program? Yes
Comments
Question Driver # 14 - Section # 382.305(b)(1) Critical Answer
Has the carrier conducted random alcohol testing at an annual rate of not less than the applicable annual rate Yes
of the average number of driver positions?
Comments
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GRUPO BEHR DE BAJA CALIFORNIA SA DE CV Review Date:
Application Tracking #:8244 RFC #: GBB971008165 11/07/2007
Part A
Questions about this report or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety or Hazardous Materials regulations
may be addressed to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration at:
2297 Niels Bohr Court, Suite 204
San Diego (Otay Mesa), CA 92154
Phone: (619)710-8400 Fax:(619)710-2804
This SAFETY AUDIT will be used to assess your safety compliance.
Person(s) Interviewed
Name: ARTURO PEREZ Title: OWNER
Name: ROBERTO GARCIA DE LEON Title: CO OWNER
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Part B - Questions and Answers
Question Driver # 15 - Section # 382.305(b)(2) Critical Answer
Has the carrier conducted controlled substance testing at an annual rate of not less than the applicable annual Yes
rate of the average number of driver positions?
Comments
Question Driver # 16 - Section # 40.305(a) Answer
Has the carrier conducted the required return-to-duty tests on employees returning to safety-sensitive N/A
functions?
Comments
Question Driver # 17 - Section # 40.309(a) Answer
Is the carrier conducting follow-up testing as directed by the Substance Abuse Professional? N/A
Comments
Question Driver # 18 - Section # 382.211 Acute Answer
Has the carrier used a driver who has refused to submit to an alcohol or controlled substances test required N/A
under Part 382?
Comments
Question Driver # 19 - Section # 382.503 Critical Answer
Has the carrier used a Substance Abuse Professional as required by 49 CFR Part 40 Subpart O? N/A
Comments
Question Driver # 21 - Section # 383.37(a) Acute Answer
Has the motor carrier allowed it's drivers who's CDLs have been suspended, revoked or canceled by a state, No
have lost the right to operate a CMV in a State, or have been disqualified from operating a CMV to operate a
commercial motor vehicle?
Comments
Question Driver # 22 - Section # 383.51(a) Acute Answer
Has the motor carrier knowingly allowed, required, permitted, or authorized a driver to drive who is disqualified No
to drive a commercial motor vehicle?
Comments
Question Operation #1 - Section # 395.8(a) Critical Answer
Does the carrier require drivers to make a record of duty status? No
Comments
Time card shows driver ending day at 5pm, but Mexican customs docuements shows 19:01(7:01 pm).
Driver
Interstate trip date: 9/12/07
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Part B - Questions and Answers
Question Operation #2 - Section # 395.8(i) Critical Answer
Does the carrier require drivers to submit records of duty status within 13 days? N/A
Comments
Question #1 above was answered "no".
Question Operation #3 - Section # 395.8(k)(1) Critical Answer
Can the carrier produce records of duty status and supporting documents for selected drivers? N/A
Comments
Question #1 above was answered "no".
Question Operation #4 - Section # 395.3(a)(1) Critical Answer
Has the carrier allowed driver(s) to exceed the 11-hour rule? (Property) No
Comments
Question Operation #5 - Section # 395.3(a)(2) Critical Answer
Has the carrier allowed driver(s) to exceed the 14-hour rule? (Property) No
Comments
Question Operation #6 - Section # 395.3(b)(1) Critical Answer
Has the carrier allowed driver(s) to drive after having been on duty more than 60 hours in 7 consecutive days? No
(Property)
Comments
Question Operation #7 - Section # 395.3(b)(2) Critical Answer
Has the carrier allowed driver(s) to drive after having been on duty more than 70 hours in 8 consecutive days? N/A
(Property)
Comments
Question Operation #8 - Section # 395.5(a)(1) Critical Answer
Has the carrier allowed driver(s) to exceed the 10 hour rule? (Passenger) N/A
Comments
Question Operation #9 - Section # 395.5(a)(2) Critical Answer
Has the carrier allowed driver(s) to exceed the 15 hour rule? (Passenger) N/A
Comments
Question Operation #10 - Section # 395.5(b)(1) Critical Answer
Has the carrier allowed driver(s) to drive after having been on duty more than 60 hours in 7 consecutive days? N/A
(Passenger)
Comments
Question Operation #11 - Section # 395.5(b)(2) Critical Answer
Has the carrier allowed driver(s) to drive after having been on duty more than 70 hours in 8 consecutive days? N/A
(Passenger)
Comments
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Part B - Questions and Answers
Question Operation #12 - Section # 395.8(e) Critical Answer
Does available evidence indicate a selected driver has prepared a false record of duty status? N/A
Comments
Question Operation #13 - Section # Answer
Does the carrier adhere to a disciplinary policy for noncompliance with Part 395? Yes
Comments
Question Operation #14 - Section # 395.1(e) Answer
Does the carrier have a system for recording hours of duty status on 100- mile radius drivers, and are they No
properly utilizing the 100 air-mile radius exemption?
Comments
Available evidence indicates any instances in which the motor carrier is not properly utilizing the 100 air-mile radius exemption.
Time card shows driver ending day at 5pm, but Mexican customs docuements shows 19:01(7:01 pm).
Driver
Interstate trip date: 9/12/07
Question Operation #15 - Section # 392.2 Critical Answer
Does the motor carrier ensure that drivers operate commercial motor vehicles in accordance with the laws, Yes
ordinances, and regulations of the jurisdictions in which they are operating?
Comments
Question Operation #16 - Section # 392.9(a)(1) Critical Answer
Does the carrier ensure that drivers are not permitted to drive a vehicle without the cargo properly distributed Yes
and adequately secured?
Comments
Question Operation #17 - Section # 392.4(b) Acute Answer
Have any drivers operated a commercial motor vehicle while under the influence of, or in possession of, No
narcotic drugs, amphetamines, or any other substances capable of rendering the drivers incapable of safely
operating motor vehicles?
Comments
Question Operation #18 - Section # 392.5(b)(1) Acute Answer
Have any drivers operated a commercial motor vehicle while under the influence of, or in possession of, No
intoxicating beverages?
Comments
Question Operation #19 - Section # 392.5(b)(2) Acute Answer
Have any drivers operated a commercial motor vehicle within 4 hours of having consumed intoxicating No
beverages?
Comments
Question Maintenance # 1 - Section # 396.3(b) Critical Answer
Can the carrier produce maintenance files for requested vehicle(s)? Yes
Comments
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Part B - Questions and Answers
Question Maintenance # 2 - Section # 396.17(a) Critical Answer
Can the motor carrier produce evidence of periodic (annual) inspections for selected vehicles? Yes
Comments
Question Maintenance # 3 - Section # 396.11(a) Critical Answer
Does the motor carrier require drivers to complete vehicle inspection reports daily? Yes
Comments
Question Maintenance # 4 - Section # 396.11(c) Acute Answer
Does the carrier ensure that out-of-service defects listed by the driver in the driver vehicle inspection reports Yes
are corrected before the vehicle is operated again?
Comments
Question Maintenance # 5 - Section # 396.9(c)(2) Acute Answer
Does the carrier ensure vehicles that have been declared "out-of-service" do not operate before repairs have Yes
been made?
Comments
Question Maintenance # 6 - Section # 396.19 Answer
Is the carrier using qualified inspectors (mechanic) and maintaining evidence of the inspector's qualifications? N/A
Comments
Motor carrier uses an outside independent vendor to complete the periodic/annual inspections, or state certified periodic
inspection program.
Question Maintenance # 7 - Section # 396.3 Answer
Can the carrier explain its systematic, periodic maintenance program? Yes
Comments
Question Other # 1 - Section # 375.211 Answer
Does the carrier participate in an Arbitration Program? N/A
Comments
Question Other # 2 - Section # 13702 Answer
Does the carrier assess shipper freight charges based upon published tariffs? N/A
Comments
Question Other # 3 - Section # 375.401(c) Answer
Does the carrier provide reasonably accurate estimates of moving charges? N/A
Comments
Question Other # 4 - Section # 375.407(a), 375.703(b) Answer
Has the carrier avoided "hostage freight" or other predatory practices? N/A
Comments
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GRUPO BEHR DE BAJA CALIFORNIA SA DE CV Review Date:
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Part B - Questions and Answers
Question Other # 5 - Section # 387.301(a), 387.301(b) Answer
Does the HHG carrier have sufficient levels of public liability and cargo insurance? N/A
Comments
Question Other # 6 - Section # 13901 Answer
Is the motor carrier authorized to conduct interstate operations in the United States? Yes
Comments
Note: No Hazardous Materials questions were asked because the carrier does not carry Hazardous Materials in Interstate
Commerce.
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Part B Requirements and/or Recommendations
1. Copies of the regulations, forms, interpretations, and manuals are available from a variety of sources. Check the
FMCSA website for a current list of suppliers. www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety-security/eta/index.htm
2. A copy of your carrier profile can be obtained for $20 from the SAFER website (http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov) or by
calling 800-832-5660 or 703 280-4001. You can also write: Computing Technologies Inc. P.O. Box 3248, Merrifield,
VA 22116-3248. Profile cost if ordered by mail or phone is $27.50.
3. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has a Spanish language version of its website at:
www.fmcsa.dot.gov/spanish/.
4. A complete Educational and Technical Assistance package entitled " A MOTOR CARRIER'S GUIDE TO
IMPROVING HIGHWAY SAFETY" is available free on the FMCSA website to assist you in complying with the safety
regulations. It contains many forms and documents useful for improving the safety of your operations. Check:
www.fmcsa.dot.gov/factsfigs/eta/index.html.
5. Ensure that all drivers are fully and properly qualified before operating in interstate commerce. Maintain a complete
file as required for each driver, documenting the qualification process.
6. If you want some drivers to use the 100 air-mile radius exemption, make sure that the drivers meet all terms of the
exemption, including being released from duty no more than 12 hours from when they report for duty. Logs must be
prepared if a driver does not meet the 12 hour requirement.
7. Require all drivers to prepare complete and accurate records of duty status for each day, and to submit them within
13 days. Maintain all duty status records on file, with all supporting documents, for at least 6 months.
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Part C
Corporate Contact: ARTURO PEREZ Special Study Information:
Corporate Contact Title: OWNER
Remarks:
(a) The motor carrier has been in operation since March, 2000 after receiving US DOT number on 3/16/2000. Carrier
applied for OP1 operating authority on 02/26/2007.
(b) The motor carrier is currently operating within the United States, San Diego, California commercial zone.
(c) The motor carrier received a certificate of registration to operate within the United States municipalities and commercial
zone on March 9, 2000 as a private carrier and then received For-hire authority type on 6/10/2003.
(d) The motor carrier is currently operating within the United States commercial zone, and has not had any expedited action
letters. A safety audit was conducted on 10/14/2003 with a commercial zone PASS letter dated 12/06/2005.
(e) If long-haul operating authority is granted, the carrier has plans to continue operations within the commercial zones to
include Los Angeles and Riverside California.
(f) The motor carrier does not have a parent company, affiliation, or association with a motor carrier operating in the United
States. Arturo Perez owns two other business'; Customs Broker Logisticas Aduanales del Pacifico, and a sales company
Logix Sales LLC dba Pacific Customs Services, no vehicles assigned.
(g) The motor carrier does not have Mexico only units currently operating.
(h) The Advisement of Obligation to Comply with Statutes and Regulations was discussed with the motor carrier official and
a copy of the signed and dated form was provided to the carrier.
(i) The motor carrier officials present during the discussion of the Advisement was Company owners Arturo Perez and
Roberto de Leon.
(j) The Protested Application Process was discussed and a copy was provided to the motor carrier.
Our initial contact to schedule the PASA with business owner Arturo Perez was on 10/09/2007. The PASA began at
10:00a.m. on 11/06/2007. Upon our arrival we were met with owner Arturo Perez .
We were accompanied by a SCT representative whose name was Jesus Lopez Medina. After introducing all personnel
and explaining the purpose of our visit, the carrier provided a tour of the facility. The carrier directed us to a location for the
PASA to be conducted.
I asked the carrier if they had previously been contacted by the SCT, regarding the PASA and he answered no. Business
owner Arturo Perez stated that he didn't receive a call from the SCT office.
Business owner Arturo Perez was advised of all the requirements that must be met before OP-1 authority is granted as a
long-haul carrier.
The carrier was provided a copy of the OCE-46, which was properly signed, dated and executed by the carrier. The
Reinstatement of OP-2 Operating Authority form was also signed and dated by the carrier.
We next proceeded to start the verification process (Phase 1 of the PASA) and questioned the carrier regarding each of the
five mandatory elements. After we assured each of the five mandatory elements were satisfied, we provided copies of
various forms and information on required documents to be used by the carrier and kept on file to assist in compliance with
the FMCSR.
The carrier operates three straight trucks, one truck tractor, one owned, and five trip leased semi trailers (per month), which
it plans on operating in the U.S. if granted OP-1 Authority. It should be noted that upon our FMVSS verification, all CMVs
met the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) as required. All units displayed a current CVSA decal, inspected
by the California Highway Patrol. The carrier was advised vehicles which do not meet FMVSS would not be allowed to
travel into the United States.
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Part C
Changes were made or needed to the MCS-150, as information on file is not current and incorrect. Carrier had submitted
an updated MCS 150 to Headquarters.
The CAPRI process (Phase II of the PASA) Demonstration Program was conducted on 11/07/2007 at carrier's Place of
Business located at Blvd Bellas Artes #17686 Interior 116, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Present for the PASA were
Company owners Arturo Perez and Roberto de Leon, who signed and received a copy of Part A (Page 1 and 2) and
Receipt Page of the report.
Review of Part 387: The carrier is currently operating with OP-2 authority and provided proof of insurance along with copy
of MCS-90. Insurance companies explained they can cover carrier if Long-Haul Authority is granted. Furthermore, no
claims or gaps in insurance coverage were identified. The current policy with Monterey Insurance Company and Hartley
Cylke Pacific 6SAP3-545028 was verified and confirmed by contacting Aida Rangel a Hartley Cylke Pacific representative
located at 2747 University Ave, San Diego, Ca. 92164, contact number (800) 328-3460. Remaining units covered with
Commercial Alliance Insurance Company (CAIC) policy PCOC005775 certificate # 013965 was verified and confirmed by
contacting Carlos Ursua, CAIC operations manager located at 415 Lockhaven Dr. Houston, TX. 77073, contact number
(713) 960 1214.
Review of Part 383: CDLIS check inquiry of the two drivers on the list created by the carrier to operate in the US revealed a
valid Licencia Federal for each driver. Copies of CDLIS inquiry are included in this review, as well as a copy of the Licencia
Federal de Conductor provided by the carrier for each driver they intend to operate in the US.
Review of Part 40 and 382: The motor carrier has a Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. The carrier has a Random Testing
Program run by a consortium Ruiz and Associates. Discrepancies were not found as the carrier is correctly following the
procedures for random testing selections. The collection site conducting the controlled substance and alcohol testing was
contacted by phone. We spoke to Ruiz and Associates representative Cindy Cunnigham and, located at 8684 Avenida de la
Fuente #2 San Diego, Ca 92154 contact number (619) 661 0572. Cindy Cunningham stated they utilize Pacific Taxicology
Laboratories 9348 de Soto Ave, Chatsworth Ca. 91311 contact number (818) 596 3118 as their certified laboratory. The
collection site confirmed they do conduct pre-employment, random, post accident, and reasonable suspicion controlled
substance/alcohol testing (as applicable), and that it has no involvement in the random selection process. The carrier was
also advised of the required Supervisor Training under 382.603. The D&A regulations were discussed in-depth with the
carrier.
Review of Part 390: The motor carrier has had zero recordable accidents in the last 12 months. The carrier was made
aware of the definition of an accident involving a CMV and the requirements of documents to be maintained on file. The
carrier has had zero recordable accidents in Mexico.
The motor carrier was notified of the marking requirements in the event they are granted provisional operating authority.
Currently the carrier is displaying the correct markings but on some units were missing the Z after the USDOT.
Review of Part 391: The list of drivers created by the motor carrier identifies the drivers they are planning to operate in the
United States. DQ files for each driver were reviewed and violations were discovered. While checking driver DQ files
discovered a missing Annual List/Certification of Violations of Motor Vehicle Laws for driver
Interstate trip date 10/10/07.
Review of Part 395: The motor carrier produced Time Cards and supporting documents for all drivers. The supporting
documents they maintain are as follows: Mexican Manifest, company shipper documents, and Mexican Customs
documents. A review of 30 day time cards for each driver was completed. The carrier was advised and explained of the
importance and responsibility of keeping accurate and legitimate RODS. The carrier was also instructed on the required
retention period for such records. The carrier stated he has a verbal disciplinary policy for non-compliance with Part 395. A
total of 30 days of Time Cards were scanned.
While reviewing time cards, revealed an inaccurate log for driver on 9/12/07. Time card shows starting at
8:00 am and ended day at 5:00 pm, Mexican customs documents show 19:01(7:01 pm). While an inaccurate log was
discovered, no evidence of driver exceeding 12 hour day therefore not properly using 100 mile exemption. Per EFOTM and
service center guidance, an inaccurate time record is considered to be a failure to prepare a ROD, therefore Operations
questions #1, 4, 5, 6, 13, 14 were answered. Carrier's system for recording hours of duty status on 100 air-mile radius
drivers was inaccurate therefore Operations question #14 was answered NO.
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Part C
Review of Part 396: The motor carrier was able to produce complete maintenance files for all selected vehicles they intend
to operate in the United States. Current copies of annual inspections were on file. The carrier produced Driver Vehicle
Inspection Reports for the selected vehicles. The carrier was advised of the required retention period for such records. The
motor carrier explained its systematic periodic maintenance program. The carrier was able to describe their scheduled
maintenance program. Level V inspections were not performed due to all units displaying a current CVSA decal. Inspection
of the units included a walk around, verification of CVSA decal, FMVSS, and VIN plates.
Inspection Report Number CA9026588E revealed zero critical item violations for unit number Straight truck, 2000, Ford
E-350, CA-6B84696, VIN 1FDWE35L4YHA61859, GVWR 14,000 lbs, was issued CVSA decal 7259763. Inspection report
CA90266753 revealed one critical item that was repaired, Straight truck, 1989 GMC 7000 CA-7J24270, VIN
1GDL7D1E4KV501386, GVWR 23,001 lbs, was issued CVSA decal 7254702. Inspection report CA902651D1 revealed two
critical items that were repaired, Straight truck, 2000, GMC 6500, CA-9D76502, VIN 1GDJ7H1D3YJ904703, GVWR 23,501
lbs, was issued CVSA decal 7258452. Inspection report CA90265131 revealed two critical items that were repaired, Truck
Tractor, 1991 Freightliner, CA-9B42757, VIN 1FUYACXB3MH512943, GVWR 33,001 lbs, was issued CVSA decal
7258128. Inspection report CA90265131 revealed zero critical item violations, 1995 Trailmobile 53 foot trailer,
CA-4AW6431, VIN-1PT01JAH9S9012783, was issued CVSA Decal 7258129. Maintenance files were verified of repairs
made for vehicles that were placed Out Of Service.
The motor carrier had 21 inspections listed on company profile. Web sites reviewed for carrier information include MCMIS,
QUERY CENTRAL, SAFER, L&I and CDLIS. Throughout the PASA the carrier was courteous, attentive and receptive of
recommendations made.
The motor carrier is aware they must be in full compliance to avoid any future violations.
Upon completion of the PASA, I reviewed with company owners Arturo Perez and Roberto de Leon, the Protest Procedures
flowchart “Attachment 5” from the PASA memo. I notified the motor carrier of the possibility of a protest to their application
for OP-1 long haul operating authority, and the time limits for responding to a protest. I provided a signed copy of the
Protest Procedures flowchart to owners Arturo Perez and Roberto de Leon.
Safety Investigator Omar Salomon US1164 assisted with this PASA. San Diego (Otay Mesa) Border Supervisor Lynda
Holst and Safety Investigator Susan Cerritos observed this PASA.
Director of the Transportation Safety Institute, Frank Tupper and Project Manager for the Border Crossing Program
Evaluation, Felix Ammah-Tagoe, were present as an evaluation panel for the Border Demonstration Program.
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