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Phone (209) 646-5834Ceres, CA

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Find this carrier by: USDOT 1984708 · MC 765051 · 209-646-5834 · 2096465834 · Ceres, CA

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USDOT
USDOT1984708
MC
765051
Registered
2010 · 16 yrs
Location
Ceres, CA
MCS-150 filed
Feb 2, 2026

USDOT registration

Active

Registration status; not operating authority

Authority record

Listed active

Contract carrier; verify in Motus

Insurance record

$750,000

Stored BIPD filing

Safety rating

Not rated

No safety rating available; not a safety verdict

Overview

The short version and the key numbers.

Ulises M Rivas is an active motor carrier based in Ceres, CA, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 1984708 and MC 765051. Phone: (209) 646-5834. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its MCS-150 (Feb 2, 2026). In the last 24 months it had 7 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reportable crashes in the available records.

USDOT 1984708 was first registered with FMCSA on Jan 15, 2010 (16 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Feb 2, 2026. The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Zurich American Insurance Company) took effect Jan 24, 2013, recorded as "TERM/REPL". Its vehicles were inspected 7 times on record, most recently on May 11, 2026, most often in CA.

1Power units, as filed
1Drivers, as filed
7Inspections (24 mo)
0Crashes recorded (24 mo)
75,243Miles per year (2025)

Equipment on record

Tractor-TrailerInspection

VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier

Dates behind this profile

MCS-150 filing
Feb 2, 2026
Registration record changed
Oct 24, 2026
Latest inspection recorded
May 11, 2026
Latest crash recorded
Not available
Latest vehicle observation
May 11, 2026

Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.

USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.

Not on file for USDOT 1984708: connected companies.

Company details

Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.

Company identity & officers

Company officer
Ulises Rivas
Legal name
Ulises M Rivas
Doing business as
Utu Trucking
Classification
Authorized For-Hire
Registered as
Motor Carrier

Registration & filings

USDOT number
1984708
Docket numbers
MC 765051 (active)
Registered
Jan 15, 2010 (16 yrs)
Last MCS-150
Feb 2, 2026
Usual MCS-150 schedule
August 2028 (see temporary relief below)
Operation
Interstate
Hazmat, as filed
No
Passenger carrier, as filed
Not available

FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).

Carriers in Ceres, CA

USDOT registrations in Ceres
1,295
Currently active
812 (63%)
One-truck operations
1,016 (78%)
With for-hire authority
701 (54%)
Registered in the last 12 months
54

From FMCSA census records as of Nov 10, 2026. This carrier reports 1 power unit against a local average of 2.3.

Find this carrier by

USDOT
1984708
Docket numbers
MC 765051
Phone
(209) 646-5834209-646-58342096465834
Email
ulisesmrivas@gmail.com
Officers
Ulises Rivas
Legal name
Ulises M Rivas
DBA
Utu Trucking
Address
536 E Monte Vista, Ceres, CA 95307
VINs inspected under this USDOT
1UYVS2537EU023209, 3AKJGLD57FSGS5087, 3H3V532C8LT217046
Plates inspected under this USDOT
4NG7319 CA, YP00452 CA, AK4215 OK

Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.

Legitimacy check

A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.

  • Pass:
    Not on the U.S. sanctions list

    Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.

  • Pass:
    USDOT registration is active

    FMCSA lists USDOT 1984708 as active.

  • Check:
    Verify current operating authority

    Stored legacy record lists Contract carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.

  • Check:
    Verify current insurance

    Stored BIPD amount: $750,000. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.

  • Pass:
    No federal out-of-service orders

    None on record for this USDOT.

  • Pass:
    No prior revocation linked

    No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.

Authority & insurance

Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.

FMCSA filing records

Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.

Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.

Operating authority

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Insurance filings

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Suspension and revocation notices

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Insurance history

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Earlier FMCSA filing records

These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.

Stored operating authority

Operating authority by type
Authority typeRecorded statusApplication pendingRevocation pending
CommonNoneNoneNone
ContractActiveNoneNone
BrokerNoneNoneNone

Recorded categories and dockets

Property
MC 765051
Active

Stored insurance filing fields

Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
Not on file
Bond / trust
Not on file

Insurance filings

Stored insurance filings
TypeInsurerFormPolicyCoverageEffective
Liability (BIPD)Northland Insurance Company91XWN107821$750,000Jan 24, 2013

Insurance history

Insurance history
TypeInsurerPolicyEffectiveCancelledHow it ended
BIPD/PrimaryZurich American Insurance CompanyPRA-9337334Nov 7, 2011Jan 24, 2013Replaced (TERM/REPL)

"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.

Safety

FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.

Safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Recordable crash rate
0.000
Driver inspections (24 mo)
7 (0 out of service)
Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
7 (0 out of service)

Out-of-service rates (24 months)

Vehicle0%
Better than the 22.9% national average (dark marker)
Driver0%
Better than the 6.3% national average (dark marker)

FMCSA BASICs

FMCSA BASIC scores
CategoryPercentileMeasureInspections with violationAcute / criticalAlert
Unsafe DrivingNot public00NoNot available
Hours-of-ServiceNot public00NoNot available
Driver FitnessNot public00NoNot available
Controlled SubstancesNot public00NoNot available
Vehicle MaintenanceNot public00NoNot available

Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.

Inspections & crashes

Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.

7Inspections (24 mo)
0Violations (24 mo)
0Out of service (24 mo)
0Crashes (24 mo)
0Fatal crashes
0Deaths
0Injury crashes

Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 10, 2026.

Most recent

Last inspection
May 11, 2026

Latest inspections

Latest roadside inspections
DateInspection IDStateLocationLevelDriver viol. / OOSVehicle viol. / OOSViolations
May 11, 202687866226CACaFull (Level 1)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Feb 11, 202687131272CADunsmuir Grade IfFull (Level 1)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Feb 4, 202686970577CAUS-97 Living MemorialWalk-around (Level 2)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Oct 15, 202586100162CADunsmuir Grade IfFull (Level 1)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Sep 28, 202585942994CADunsmuir Grade IfWalk-around (Level 2)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Sep 26, 202585943544CADunsmuir Grade IfWalk-around (Level 2)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Feb 25, 202584042885CADunsmuir Grade IfFull (Level 1)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available

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A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.

Where its vehicles were inspected

Roadside inspections by state
StateInspectionsWith OOS
CA · California70

The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.

Inspections and crashes by year

Inspections and crashes by year
YearInspectionsViolationsOut of serviceCrashes
20263000
20254000

Fleet & drivers

Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
VehicleOwnedTerm leasedTrip leased
Tractors100
Trailers100

Drivers

Total drivers
1
CDL drivers
1
Interstate, over 100 mi
1
Interstate, within 100 mi
0
Intrastate, over 100 mi
0
Intrastate, within 100 mi
0
Leased drivers / month
Not available

Operations

Power units
1
Trucks
1
Buses
0
Annual miles
75,243 (2025)
Seen at inspections
1 truck · 2 trailers

Vehicles inspected under this USDOT

1Power units / trucks inspected
2Trailers inspected
Most recently inspected vehicles
VINYearMake & modelTypePlateInspectionsLast seenViolations / OOS
1UYVS2537EU0232092014Utility Trailer Manufacturer Utility Trailer ManufacturerSemi-Trailer4NG7319 CA7May 11, 20260 / 0
3AKJGLD57FSGS50872015Freightliner CascadiaTruck TractorYP00452 CA8May 11, 20260 / 0
3H3V532C8LT2170462020Hyundai Translead Trailers Hyundai Translead TrailersSemi-TrailerAK4215 OK1Sep 28, 20250 / 0

Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.

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Equipment evidence

  • Tractor-TrailerInspection 1 truck tractor and 2 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)

Cargo carried, as filed

General FreightFresh Produce

Changes & history

Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.

Timeline of this registration

  1. Record updated: legal name ULISES RIVAS → ULISES M RIVAS.
  2. Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
  3. Most recent roadside inspection on file.
  4. MCS-150 filing on record.
  5. Earliest roadside inspection on file.
  6. First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
  7. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Zurich American Insurance Company (MC765051) — TERM/REPL.
  8. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Zurich American Insurance Company (MC765051).
  9. Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 1984708.

Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.

Recent changes to the record

Recent changes to the FMCSA record
DateFieldBeforeAfter
Aug 18, 2026Legal nameULISES RIVASULISES M RIVAS

MCS-150 filings on record

  1. MCS-150 filed

Registration

First registered with FMCSA
Jan 15, 2010
Last MCS-150 update
Feb 2, 2026

Questions & answers

Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.

Is Ulises M Rivas an active carrier?

The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 1984708 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.

What is Ulises M Rivas's USDOT and MC number?

USDOT 1984708; docket number MC 765051.

How do I contact Ulises M Rivas?

As filed with FMCSA: phone (209) 646-5834; email ulisesmrivas@gmail.com; address 536 E Monte Vista, Ceres, CA 95307.

What insurance does this record show for Ulises M Rivas?

The stored legacy record shows $750,000 liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.

What is Ulises M Rivas's safety rating?

No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.

How many trucks and drivers does Ulises M Rivas have?

Power units: 1; drivers: 1, as filed on its MCS-150 (Feb 2, 2026).

What does Ulises M Rivas haul?

Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, fresh produce.

What equipment does Ulises M Rivas operate?

On government records: Tractor-Trailer (1 truck tractor and 2 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).

How many inspections and crashes has Ulises M Rivas had?

Inspections: 7; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.

What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Ulises M Rivas?

The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives August 2028. The latest filing stored here is Feb 2, 2026. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.

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