Tapia Transports Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Gardena, CA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Power Units | 3 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 3 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 88% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 89% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 93% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 95% | 98% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 4 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 11 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | AZ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | AZ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 3 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 2.62 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 2 | 0.88 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 12.18 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.55 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 2 states. Top state CA accounts for 69% of activity. Activity outside home state (CA): 31%.
| 9 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| May 23, 2025 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | AZ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2024 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2024 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | AZ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 11 | 6 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | 39311A1LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color height location. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 39355EB | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 39395F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 39311A1CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 393205CWRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 3939ALRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 39530B1ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 393203ECBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 393207CSSLMS | Suspension - A spring leaf is missing or separated | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 39347ABCFSBDSA | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |