POUNDS TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 1175944 • DBA: CENTRAL VALLEY TRANSPORT • 8712 SMITH ROAD, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93307

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,175,944
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6613667618
Power Units (MCS-150)
33
Drivers (MCS-150)
18
MCS-150 Mileage
1,339,334
Physical Address
8712 SMITH ROAD, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93307
Contact
Phone: 6613667618

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 1, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-832456ACTIVEUnknownUnknown
Common CarrierMC-832456ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryZACAT7003304ON FILEOct 1, 2024Oct 1, 2025

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryZACAT7003300REPLACEDJan 1, 2021Oct 1, 2024
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryFPKBAN7800709629REPLACEDOct 1, 2012Jan 1, 2021

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT7003304BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2025Oct 1, 2025
TERM/REPLARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT7003300BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2024Oct 1, 2024
TERM/REPLNATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.FPKBAN7800709629BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC832456MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 23, 2013Unknown
MC832456MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJul 23, 2013Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
17%
Unsafe Driving
39%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
57
Violations
100
24 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
22.8%
Driver OOS %
8.8%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
33
Drivers (MCS-150)
18
Crash Records
7

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

4
May
1
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
May
1
Jun
20
Jul
1
Aug
4
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 57 of 57 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states57 inspections

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Violation Summary (100 violations from 57 inspections)

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Violation Summary (100 violations from 57 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps443Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)303Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector30Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps323Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43B-BATVBrake - relay emergency valve207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.71(a)Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector20Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.110(b)Cargo securement - logs227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status1110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.207A-STBWSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSCBBPDriveline/Driveshaft - More than 1/2 inch (12.7mm) vertical movement (with hand pressure only) of the shaft in the center bearing carrier.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.11A1-LBLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC107.620B-HMAMC10Unknown
FMCSR:172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.817A-HMSPPlacarding violation118Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.704C1-HMTMC172.704C1-HMTMC10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.7A-UOCUnsafe operations - general118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106D-CCargo securement - front end structure115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2SLSNCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(d)(5)395.8(d)(5)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(h)(2)Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)Failing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general117Driver Fitness

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
22.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-0.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
8.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
+2.1 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.75vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (57 inspections)

Showing 50 of 57

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Inspection History (57 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 5, 202686999654CAJON PLATFORM SCALESCALevel 2MURT SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Jan 9, 202686820992CACHE CREEKCALevel 1STEPH SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 4, 202586482688N/B I-5 N/O STOCKDALE HWYCALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2-SLL, 392.16-D, 395.24D-ELDPTYes
Dec 1, 202586464533DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR9395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 393.207A-STBW, 395.24D-ELDPTYes
Oct 30, 202586236779CACHE CREEK SCALESCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 11, 202586036345CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 3PREM SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 8, 202586008643RoadsideCALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.100B-CYes
Sep 27, 202585901825ASH FORK AZAZLevel 2COZAD TRAI SEMI-TRAILER14383.23A2-LCDL, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.11A1-CSURRYes
Sep 24, 202585883598RoadsideCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Sep 15, 202585793607N/B SR-99 JNO HOSKING AVECALevel 2WTTS SEMI-TRAILER5392.71A-D, 392.2-SLL, 393.43B-BATVNo
Sep 3, 202585687113N/B SR-99 JSO ROSEDALE HWYCALevel 2PREM SEMI-TRAILER5392.71A-D, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEQPNo
Aug 25, 2025855882727TH STANDARD W/O CHERRY AVECALevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45B2-BHTD, 393.95FYes
Jul 21, 202585279176BARSTOW AREACALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Jul 9, 202585214065MOUNTAIN PASS JPOECALevel 3COZA SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLED, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Jul 8, 202585156068RoadsideCALevel 2SPUDN SEMI-TRAILER2392.16-D, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Jul 7, 2025852480768712 SMITH RD BAKERSFIELDCALevel 5UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 7, 2025852480508712 SMITH RD BAKERSFIELDCALevel 5PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 7, 2025852480758712 SMITH RD BAKERSFIELDCALevel 5WMARK SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 7, 2025852480988712 SMITH RD BAKERSFIELDCALevel 5PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 7, 2025852480748712 SMITH RD BAKERSFIELDCALevel 5MURR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 7, 2025852480978712 SMITH RD BAKERSFIELDCALevel 5PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 7, 2025852480718712 SMITH RD BAKERSFIELDCALevel 5WMAR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 7, 2025852480968712 SMITH RD BAKERSFIELDCALevel 5WMAR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 7, 2025852480778712 SMITH RD BAKERSFIELDCALevel 5UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 7, 2025852480728712 SMITH RD BAKERSFIELDCALevel 5STEPH SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 7, 2025852480998712 SMITH RD BAKERSFIELDCALevel 5UTIL FULL TRAILER0No
Jul 7, 2025852481008712 SMITH RD BAKERSFIELDCALevel 5TRLK SEMI-TRAILER1396.3A1-BOSYes
Jul 7, 2025852480958712 SMITH RD BAKERSFIELDCALevel 5PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45D-BAALYes
Jul 7, 2025852480788712 SMITH RD BAKERSFIELDCALevel 5UTIL FULL TRAILER0No
Jul 7, 2025852480738712 SMITH RD BAKERSFIELDCALevel 5FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 7, 202585212931MT. PASS J.P.O.E. C.V.E.F.CALevel 2MURT SEMI-TRAILER1396.7A-UOCYes
Jul 3, 202585125677SAN SIMON AZAZLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 4, 202584868119W/B SR-58 JWO UNION AVECALevel 2TRKNG SEMI-TRAILER3392.16-D, 392.71A-D, 393.11B-CSLRRNo
Apr 28, 202584507493CHOWCHILLA RIVER SCALECALevel 2MURT SEMI-TRAILER3393.9A-LTSI, 392.2-SLLED, 393.106D-CYes
Apr 16, 202584435418IDAHO SPRINGS COCOLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR3396.17C-PI, 392.2SLSNCNo
Mar 28, 202584308873GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Jan 9, 202583603977GILROY IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 11, 202483390565CACHE CREEKCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 14, 202482901905SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4395.8(e)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b)Yes
Oct 2, 202482830059CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 395.8(d)(5)No
Sep 26, 202482771749BAKERSFIELD AREACALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.71(a)No
Sep 3, 202482578619BAKERSFIELD AREACALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 1, 202482282737BAKERSFIELD AREACALevel 2CBS SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jul 3, 202482039023SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jul 3, 202482047901SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jul 3, 202482048259CHICOCALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2No
Jun 7, 202481817328BAKERSFIELD AREACALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 24, 202481760180CACHE CREEKCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 15, 202481635106CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 9, 202481581162E/B 118 @ COLLINSCALevel 2TRLK SEMI-TRAILER4392.2, 393.60(d), 393.11No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

51 total · 25.5% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
7

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 7, 2024CAINJURY01UNINCORPORATED35.092873/-118.890633...GH9579POUNDS TRANSPORT INC
Nov 20, 2023CATOW00UNINCORPORATED35.115960/-118.229285...262635POUNDS TRANSPORT INC
Oct 1, 2019CATOW00
Apr 14, 2016CATOW00
Oct 11, 2014CATOW00
Oct 17, 2013CATOW00
Sep 3, 2010CAFATAL10

Compliance Timeline

10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Oct 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 7, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 20, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 14, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 11, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 17, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 3, 2010
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 0 injuries

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