JOSE CARDENAS
DBA: LIBERTY HOT SHOT CO.
DOT# 1169114
MC# 469335CARRIER
Trust Score
89 / 100
B Good
Components
Compliance · 40% 100
Safety · 35% 80
Insurance · 25% 85
Vehicle OOS rate is 2.6× the national average No active cargo insurance on file
Confidence: high · based on FMCSA safety, insurance & authority data
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Potential Chameleon Carrier
This carrier shares strong identity signals with a carrier that had safety concerns. This is a heuristic flag, not a confirmed finding.
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DOT# 4071003—May be a successor to DOT 4071003 (CARDENAS LEGACY LOGISTICS LLC, inactive). Linked by: address, email, phone
Overview
Contact
Company Officers
JOSE CARDENAS
Business Info
Fleet
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
Equipment Breakdown
Owned Tractors1
Authority
Status: ACTIVE
FMCSA add date: Sep 17, 2003
Contract authority: Oct 10, 2003
Authority History (10)
| Authority Type | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|
| MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 6, 2023 |
| CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 3, 2022 → May 18, 2022 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED → REVOKED | Aug 26, 2021 → Oct 11, 2022 |
| CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2020 → Jul 8, 2020 |
| CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2015 → Jul 7, 2015 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED → REVOKED | Sep 26, 2014 → Aug 16, 2021 |
| CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 20, 2011 → Jun 3, 2011 |
| CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2005 → Sep 16, 2005 |
| CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2004 → Sep 7, 2004 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED → REVOKED | Oct 10, 2003 → Jun 23, 2014 |
Cargo Types
General Freight
Active Certifications
Property
MCS-150
Last updated: Jun 2, 2025
Mileage: 20,000 (2018)
Operation Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Related Companies
| Company | DOT# | MC# | Location | Status | Linked By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARDENAS LEGACY LOGISTICS LLC | 4071003 | 1546613 | CYPRESS, TX | INACTIVE | AddressEmailPhone |
| ALLIANCE TRUCKING, LLC | 3443450 | 1120789 | OMAHA, NE | INACTIVE | Officer |
| ALLURE CHARTER & TOURS | 2950429 | 1103239 | MIAMI, FL | INACTIVE | Officer |
| CARDENAS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2500595 | 867706 | OXNARD, CA | INACTIVE | Officer |
| J CARDENAS TRANSPORT INC | 1832534 | 664489 | VICTORVILLE, CA | ACTIVE | Officer |
| J C A TRUCKING,LLC. | 1446468 | 546691 | EL PASO, TX | INACTIVE | Officer |
| JOSE L. CARDENAS DBA: J. C. TRUCKING | 802418 | 357450 | DEL RIO, TX | ACTIVE | Officer |
| JUAN LUIS CARDENAS, JOSE CARDENAS, REY CARDENAS DBA: LOS CARDENAS | 1105523 | 455003 | DERRY, NM | INACTIVE | Officer |
| LOS TRES CARDENAS LLC | 4019124 | 1515466 | WILLIMANTIC, CT | ACTIVE | Officer |
| SMART CHOICE LOGISTICS LLC | 3625856 | 1240293 | CYPRESS, TX | INACTIVE | Address |
Recent Changes
New Carrierphy state: → TXJun 23, 2026
Removedphy state: TX → (removed)Jun 22, 2026
Safety
Out-of-Service Rates
Driver6 inspections
0.0%
6.1%
Carrier
National avg
Vehicle5 inspections
60.0%
22.7%
Carrier
National avg
Hazmat
No hazmat inspections
Overall6 inspections
50.0%
Carrier
Crash Summary
0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Towaway
0
Total
BASIC Violations
Unsafe Driving1
Driver Fitness0
Hours of Service1
Drug / Alcohol0
Vehicle Maintenance20
Insurance
$750,000
BIPD Coverage
—
Cargo Coverage
1 policy on file1 active
| Type | Status | Insurer | Policy # | Coverage | Effective | Expires | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | Active | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA972818636 | $750,000 | Dec 5, 2023 | — | 91X |
Insurance History (18)
| Type | Insurer | Status | Coverage | Effective | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD · F91X | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | May 30, 2022 | Oct 5, 2022 |
| BIPD · F91X | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Aug 25, 2021 | May 30, 2022 |
| BIPD · F91X | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Jul 7, 2020 | Aug 6, 2021 |
| BIPD · F91 | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | CancelledTERM/CANCL | $750,000 | Jul 7, 2015 | Jul 10, 2020 |
| BIPD · F91 | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Jul 7, 2015 | Jul 7, 2020 |
| BIPD · F91X | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CancelledTERM/CANCL | $750,000 | Jul 8, 2014 | Jul 8, 2015 |
| BIPD · F91X | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Jul 8, 2014 | Jul 7, 2015 |
| BIPD · F91X | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | May 1, 2013 | Jun 17, 2014 |
| BIPD · F91X | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Jun 2, 2011 | May 1, 2013 |
| BIPD · F91X | FARMERS TEXAS COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CancelledTERM/CANCL | $750,000 | May 1, 2009 | Jun 16, 2011 |
| CARGO · F34 | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | May 1, 2009 | Jun 16, 2011 |
| BIPD · F91X | FARMERS TEXAS COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | May 1, 2009 | Jun 2, 2011 |
| BIPD · F91X | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Dec 16, 2008 | May 1, 2009 |
| BIPD · F91X | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Sep 14, 2005 | Dec 16, 2008 |
| CARGO · F34 | OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Sep 11, 2004 | Sep 11, 2005 |
| BIPD · F91X | OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Sep 11, 2004 | Sep 11, 2005 |
| BIPD · F91X | OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Sep 11, 2003 | Sep 11, 2004 |
| CARGO · F34 | OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Sep 11, 2003 | Sep 11, 2004 |
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