R B A TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1279959 • 5327 W AVE L2, LANCASTER, CA, 93536
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-502845 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 1, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0057257 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0057257 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP49901A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 473164 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 473164 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2006 | Nov 6, 2007 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 466168 | REPLACED | Nov 16, 2005 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 460112 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 8, 2005 | Nov 16, 2005 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 460112 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2004 | Jul 8, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0057257 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0057257 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP49901A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 473164 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2007 | Nov 6, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 473164 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 466168 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| NAMECHG | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 460112 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2005 | Nov 16, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 460112 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2005 | Jul 8, 2005 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC502845 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2025 |
| MC502845 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2007 |
| MC502845 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2005 |
| MC502845 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 29, 2004 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 27 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from 27 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 5 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(c) | Loose steering column | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (27 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2018 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records