SANTA BARBARA FREIGHT CORP
59-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Carrollton, TX. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2194435
- MC
- MC761581
- Based
- Carrollton, TX
- Contact
- 8058743050 · dave@sbftransport.com
What this carrier is
SANTA BARBARA FREIGHT CORP is a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Carrollton, TX. Operating footprint: 59 power units, 47 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC761581 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products, and other: cased wine.
Fleet composition on file: 8 owned trucks, 50 owned tractors, 55 owned trailers, 1 term-leased tractor, 12 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 316 motor carriers operating 59 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 32 | 30.95 | 103.4% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 5 | 10.28 | 48.6% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.53 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.02 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 65 | 63.41 | 102.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.72 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 59-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Controlled Substances/Alcohol.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2194435: 221 inspections across 18 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 8, 2026 in TX.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 28 |
| Hours-of-Service | 5 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 51 |
| Total violations | 89 (9 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: Oct 3, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 316 peer carriers operating 59 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 152 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (4 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 89 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 59 power units on file.
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