KARS TOWING & TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1548134 • DBA: DAVE'S FLEET MAINTENANCE AND TOWING • 1401 WASHINGTON STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93305
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-575249 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 16, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP529492 | ON FILE | Apr 15, 2024 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | TIP-CL-0010098-0 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2012 |
Insurance History (52 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP424318 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2023 | Apr 15, 2024 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP318280 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2022 | Apr 15, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP213775 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2021 | Apr 15, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP109637 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 15, 2021 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP005765 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2019 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP902170 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2018 | Apr 15, 2019 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK007988-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2017 | Apr 15, 2018 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK007988-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2016 | Apr 15, 2017 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK007988-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 12, 2016 | Jan 22, 2017 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK007988-00 | REPLACED | Aug 12, 2016 | Dec 20, 2016 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK007988-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 13, 2016 | Sep 20, 2016 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK007988-00 | REPLACED | Jul 13, 2016 | Aug 12, 2016 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK007988-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 2016 | Aug 21, 2016 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK007988-00 | REPLACED | Jun 17, 2016 | Jul 13, 2016 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK007988-00 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2016 | Jun 17, 2016 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK007988-00 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK007988-00 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 15, 2016 | Jun 21, 2016 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK007988-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2016 | Jul 18, 2016 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | XNDA-01537-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PBA0300143 | CANCELLED | Jun 5, 2014 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-003215 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2014 | Jun 19, 2014 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-003215 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2014 | Jun 5, 2014 |
| MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60505-92-58 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 2, 2014 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIP-CL-0010098-0 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-002815 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-002815 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2010 | Nov 11, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-002815 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-002815 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-002815 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-002815 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2010 | Nov 11, 2010 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7400000771-091 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 7400000771-091 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 7400000771-091 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2009 | Sep 17, 2009 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7400000771-091 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2009 | Sep 17, 2009 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 7400000771-091 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2009 | May 3, 2009 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7400000771-091 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2009 | May 3, 2009 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-000690-A | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2008 | Feb 1, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-000690-A | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2008 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-000690-A | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2008 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-000690-A | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2008 | Feb 1, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-000690-A | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2008 | Sep 22, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-000690-A | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2008 | Sep 22, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-000690 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2007 | Mar 6, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-000690 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2007 | Mar 6, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-000690 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2007 | Sep 8, 2007 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-000690 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2007 | Feb 1, 2007 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-000690 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2007 | Feb 1, 2007 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-000690 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2007 | Sep 8, 2007 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-000690 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2007 | Feb 1, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-000690 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2007 | Feb 1, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP102007-02 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2006 | Feb 1, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP102007-02 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2006 | Feb 1, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP529492 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP424318 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP318280 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2023 | Apr 15, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP213775 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP109637 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP005765 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP902170 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2019 | Apr 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK007988-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2018 | Apr 15, 2018 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK007988-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2017 | Apr 15, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK007988-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2017 | Jan 22, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK007988-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2016 | Dec 20, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK007988-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2016 | Sep 20, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK007988-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2016 | Aug 21, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK007988-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2016 | Aug 12, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK007988-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2016 | Jul 18, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK007988-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2016 | Jul 13, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK007988-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2016 | Jun 21, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK007988-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2016 | Jun 17, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK007988-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | XNDA-01537-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | PBA0300143 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-003215 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2014 | Jun 19, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-003215 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2014 | Jun 5, 2014 |
| CANCEL | MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | 60505-92-58 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2014 | Feb 2, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0010098-0 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0010098-0 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002815 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002815 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002815 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2010 | Nov 11, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002815 | CARGO | Nov 11, 2010 | Nov 11, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000771-091 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002815 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002815 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000771-091 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000771-091 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2009 | Sep 17, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000771-091 | CARGO | Sep 17, 2009 | Sep 17, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000771-091 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2009 | May 3, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000771-091 | CARGO | May 3, 2009 | May 3, 2009 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000690-A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000690-A | CARGO | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000690-A | CARGO | Sep 22, 2008 | Sep 22, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000690-A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2008 | Sep 22, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000690 | CARGO | Mar 6, 2008 | Mar 6, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000690 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2008 | Mar 6, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000690-A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2008 | Feb 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000690 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2008 | Feb 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000690-A | CARGO | Feb 1, 2008 | Feb 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000690 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2008 | Feb 1, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000690 | CARGO | Sep 8, 2007 | Sep 8, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000690 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2007 | Sep 8, 2007 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-575249 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-575249 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-575249 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-575249 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC575249 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2025 |
| MC575249 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2022 |
| MC575249 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2021 |
| MC575249 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2019 |
| MC575249 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2018 |
| MC575249 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2017 |
| MC575249 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 19, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC575249 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2015 |
| MC575249 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 23, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2014 |
| MC575249 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 31, 2014 | REVOKED | Apr 25, 2016 |
| MC575249 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 27, 2012 | REVOKED | Feb 10, 2014 |
| MC575249 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 18, 2011 | REVOKED | Feb 7, 2012 |
| MC575249 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2009 |
| MC575249 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2008 |
| MC575249 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2007 |
| MC575249 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 16, 2006 | REVOKED | May 11, 2009 |
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
2 states • 23 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 23 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 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 (23 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
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2024 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 2 | n/a | INTERSTATE 40 FRONTAGE RD MILEPOST 311 | ...139435 | DAVE'S FLEET MAINTENANCE AND TOWING |
| Aug 28, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | OLIVE DR/410ft W ROBERTS LN | ...708182 | DAVE'S FLEET MAINTENANCE AND TOWING |
| Jan 22, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2015 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2012 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2012 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
58 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 58 events