Central Valley Auto Transport Inc
USDOT 978079 · MC-411692 · Strathmore, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Central Valley Auto Transport Inc is a company based in Strathmore, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 76 power units and 70 drivers, which ranks it #420 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 150 times – about 2.0 inspections per power unit. 19.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 6.6 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, motor vehicles.
Is this your company?
Claim the Central Valley Auto Transport Inc profile to add a verified badge, your logo, website, service area, lanes, equipment photos and a direct quote-request contact. Featured carriers are shown first on the Strathmore and California pages. Government data on this page is never changed – your additions are shown in a separate, clearly labeled section.
Claim this profile – from $29 Get the California carrier list (CSV)
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Central Valley Auto Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 978079 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-411692 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 19704 Road 222, Strathmore, CA 93267 |
| Phone | (559) 568-1000 |
| First registered | Sep 17, 2001 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 978079.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 76 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 85 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.92 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 3,897,550 miles reported for 2024 – about 51,284 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 70 CDL drivers; 70 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | Central Valley Auto Transpor | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 19.4% | 20.5% | 13.6% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 77% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.6 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 38% higher than average |
| Inspections | 150 | 131 with a driver check, 98 with a vehicle check, 62 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 16, 2021) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in California
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among California carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S C Transport Inc USDOT 1537446 | Heber | 97 | 97 | 815 | 15.5% | 6 |
| Aguilas Del Desierto Sa De CV USDOT 1933389 | San Diego | 78 | 121 | 208 | 5.7% | 1 |
| U-Haul Company of California 707 USDOT 429332 | Fremont | 163 | 300 | 73 | 21.4% | 2 |
| Deluxe Auto Carriers Inc USDOT 1326050 | Jurupa Valley | 172 | 152 | 230 | 40.1% | 6 |
| DBN Auto Transport USDOT 2979175 | Anaheim | 75 | 75 | 53 | 20.0% | 3 |
| Brawley Transport Inc USDOT 3374454 | Manteca | 75 | 85 | 26 | 19.0% | 0 |
Other carriers near Strathmore
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young's Inc USDOT 4068052 | Porterville | 234 | 104 | 221 | 23.3% | 18 |
| Jt2 Inc USDOT 2611027 | Visalia | 164 | 158 | 27 | 37.5% | 0 |
| TVT Transportation Inc USDOT 4140008 | Porterville | 113 | 54 | 117 | 28.0% | 8 |
| Terry Johnson Trucking Inc USDOT 1250094 | Coalinga | 82 | 82 | 62 | 26.4% | 2 |
| C & L Trucking Enterprise Inc USDOT 2727602 | Shafter | 78 | 64 | 53 | 38.3% | 2 |
| G & J Heavy Haul Inc USDOT 1952033 | Tulare | 76 | 70 | 55 | 20.8% | 3 |
| SBC Logistics Inc USDOT 3805509 | Tulare | 70 | 100 | 25 | 21.1% | 7 |
Browse
FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Central Valley Auto Transport Inc?
Central Valley Auto Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 978079 and operating authority MC-411692.
How many trucks does Central Valley Auto Transport Inc have?
It reports 76 power units (76 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 85 trailers, with 70 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 10, 2025).
Where is Central Valley Auto Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Strathmore, California 93267.
What is the out-of-service rate of Central Valley Auto Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 19.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.