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ARD TRANSPORT INC

LODI, CA

USDOT 1432299 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: SURJIT SINGH General Freight Produce Meat Cold Food Beverages Paper Products Based in LODI, CA Grade A · 85
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Jan 31, 2023
Contract (Property) reinstated · Feb 10, 2023
Policy effective · Jan 31, 2026
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 5477 days Feb 2, 2008 → Jan 31, 2023
  • Contract (Property) gap · 5478 days Inactive Feb 11, 2008 → reinstated Feb 10, 2023
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC Details →
Company officer: SURJIT SINGH
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, Meat, Cold Food
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — ARD TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 1432299)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): SURJIT SINGH (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 5477 days — Feb 2, 2008 → Jan 31, 2023
  • Contract (Property) gap · 5478 days — Inactive Feb 11, 2008 → reinstated Feb 10, 2023
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1432299/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240356 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1432299
In FMCSA records since Nov 4, 2005 (~20y)
Company officer SURJIT SINGH
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Meat, Cold Food, Beverages, Paper Products
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 130,800 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (209) 400-5031
Email: [email protected]
Physical
2223 ORCHIS DR
LODI, CA 95242
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1432299
In FMCSA records since Nov 4, 2005 (~20y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 130,800 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 50.0% vs 6.7% +43.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 4 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 3 3 0
OOS inspections 1 1 0
OOS percentage 33.33% 33.33% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
4
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

ARD TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in LODI, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1432299. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 4 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

ARD TRANSPORT INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Lodi, CA. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (1) and WA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (66.7% of violations); top code 392.16(a) (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,356 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
50%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,356 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +50 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,356 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 11, 2008 to Feb 10, 2023 (5478 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 2, 2008 to Jan 31, 2023 (5477 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Hours of Service
2 violations
2 OOS · 100.0%
Unsafe Driving
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 2 1 50.0% Jun 8, 2026
Washington (WA) 1 1 100.0% Aug 15, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 3
Wabash National 2
Great Dane 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 3.60 4 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 5.20 5 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 4.50 5 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88079630 Jun 8, 2026 CA 1 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP41835 · 3AKJHHDR8LSLJ4435
1 393.45B2-BHTD Yes
83961424 Feb 25, 2025 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP41835 · 3AKJHHDR8LSLJ4435
0 — No
82432669 Aug 15, 2024 WA 3 LACEY WA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP41835 · 3AKJHHDR8LSLJ4435
3 395.8(e)(1), 395.3(a)(2), 392.16(a) Yes
79126267 Jun 16, 2023 CA 1 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP41835 · 3AKJHHDR8LSLJ4435
4 393.53(b), 393.47(e), 396.3(a)(1) No
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC541172
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC541172 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Feb 10, 2023 MC541172-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Nov 28, 2022 MC541172 NC REINSTATEMENT NC →
Nov 28, 2005 MC541172-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 2-CWS-CA-19-S0378392-00 91X $750,000 Jan 31, 2026 On file ACTIVE
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY KSCW5746281-00 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2025 Jan 31, 2025 REPLACED
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY KSCW5746281-00 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2025 Jan 31, 2026 CANCELLED
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY KSCW5746281-00 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2025 Oct 20, 2025 CANCELLED
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA71004825 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2025 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 863148001 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2023 Jan 31, 2024 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 5477 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 2, 2008 to Jan 31, 2023
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA SFT 231457203 BIPD/Primary — Nov 3, 2007 Feb 2, 2008 CANCELLED
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA SFT 2314572 02 BIPD/Primary — Nov 3, 2006 Nov 3, 2007 CANCELLED
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA SFT 2314572 BIPD/Primary — Nov 3, 2005 Nov 3, 2006 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 2, 2026
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  2. Jan 31, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Oct 20, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Sep 30, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Feb 3, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Jan 31, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jan 31, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jan 31, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  9. Jan 31, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  10. Feb 10, 2023
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Feb 11, 2008
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Feb 11, 2008
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  13. Feb 11, 2008
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 5478 days (through Feb 10, 2023)
  14. Feb 2, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
  15. Feb 2, 2008
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 5477 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 31, 2023)
  16. Nov 5, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  17. Nov 3, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
  18. Nov 13, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  19. Nov 3, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CASTAIC IF CA 1 0
DUNSMUIR GRADE IF CA 1 0
LACEY WA WA 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.60(e) Windshield - Obstructed. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.3(a)(2) Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit Hours of Service 1 1
395.8(e)(1) Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status Hours of Service 1 1
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify ARD TRANSPORT INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about ARD TRANSPORT INC

Is ARD TRANSPORT INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. ARD TRANSPORT INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1432299 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is ARD TRANSPORT INC's safety rating? ▾
ARD TRANSPORT INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has ARD TRANSPORT INC had? ▾
4 roadside inspections are on file for ARD TRANSPORT INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is ARD TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
ARD TRANSPORT INC's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is ARD TRANSPORT INC based? ▾
ARD TRANSPORT INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2223 ORCHIS DR, LODI, California 95242. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does ARD TRANSPORT INC have valid operating authority? ▾
ARD TRANSPORT INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does ARD TRANSPORT INC operate? ▾
ARD TRANSPORT INC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has ARD TRANSPORT INC had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for ARD TRANSPORT INC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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