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60/100
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Risk signals detected. Verify authority, insurance, and safety record.
The Best Trucks
DOT 1018997 · MC MC428109 · Los Angeles, CA
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 2:07 AM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

The Best Trucks (DOT 1018997, MC MC428109) is a California-based intrastate hazmat carrier headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. As of June 6, 2026 at 2:07 AM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: principal operates multiple active carrier authorities; part of a flagged carrier network. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 6, 2026 at 2:07 AM.

Contract Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Jorge A Gonzalez
Operating as: The Best Trucks
DOT Number1018997
MC NumberMC428109
Street2520 PLATA ST
City / StateLos Angeles, CA 90026
Phone2139443240
Operation typeIntrastate Hazmat
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age24 yr 2 mo
MCS-150 filed07/25/2025
Company officerJorge Gonzalez
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)Not authorized
Contract (for-hire)✓ Active
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Principal operates multiple active carrier authorities
●Part of a flagged carrier network
●No inspection history on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
GORILLAS TRUCKING LLCShared officer
Active
Active
JORGE GONZALEZShared officer
Active
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
24 yr 2 mo
Since 2002
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$750,000
Effective
5/1/2024
Location
2520 PLATA ST, Los Angeles, CA, 90026 · Open in Maps →
2520 PLATA ST, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90026Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedApr 2002
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jorge A Gonzalez authorized to operate?

Yes. Jorge A Gonzalez holds Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is Jorge A Gonzalez's safety record?

Jorge A Gonzalez does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Jorge A Gonzalez operate?

Jorge A Gonzalez operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Jorge A Gonzalez insured?

Jorge A Gonzalez has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Jorge A Gonzalez had any risk indicators?

Jorge A Gonzalez has a risk score of 60/100 (High Risk) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Jorge A Gonzalez?

Jorge A Gonzalez's DOT number is 1018997 and MC number is MC428109. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). The Best Trucks Safety Record, DOT 1018997. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1018997
MLA
"The Best Trucks Safety Record, DOT 1018997." Truck Graph, Jun 6, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1018997
Chicago
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