T S T CARGO INC
USDOT 1951230 • 7501 LAKE GARDA ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93311
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-698387 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 21, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-03715 | ON FILE | Aug 28, 2024 | Aug 28, 2025 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | CARGO | PRA5477572 | ON FILE | Jun 3, 2010 | Jun 3, 2011 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71001819 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2023 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0003719-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2022 | Aug 28, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP72696 00 | REPLACED | Aug 28, 2021 | Aug 28, 2022 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1794263 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2020 | Aug 28, 2021 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | CTM400483 | CANCELLED | Jan 27, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | CTM400483 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 28, 2019 | Jan 27, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP41216 00 | CANCELLED | Dec 7, 2018 | Aug 8, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP41216 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2018 | Dec 7, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP30793 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 28, 2018 | Oct 7, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP30793 00 | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2017 | Jul 28, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP30793 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTG6563 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2014 | Mar 31, 2015 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | NFT5448 | CANCELLED | Jun 4, 2013 | Mar 11, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP97167A | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2012 | Jul 9, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP97167A | REPLACED | Jun 3, 2012 | Jun 4, 2013 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TLH003374-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2011 | Jun 3, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | BIPD/Primary | PRA5477572 | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2010 | Jun 3, 2011 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | WPTKCA50217 | CANCELLED | Dec 10, 2009 | Jun 3, 2010 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPTKCA50217 | CANCELLED | Dec 10, 2009 | Jun 3, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-03715 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71001819 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0003719-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2023 | Aug 28, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP72696 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1794263 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2021 | Aug 28, 2021 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM400483 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 |
| NAMECHG | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM400483 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2020 | Jan 27, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP41216 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2019 | Aug 8, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP41216 00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2018 | Dec 7, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30793 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2018 | Oct 7, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30793 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2018 | Jul 28, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30793 00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG6563 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NFT5448 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2014 | Mar 11, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP97167A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2013 | Jul 9, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP97167A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2013 | Jun 4, 2013 |
| CANCEL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | TLH003374-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2012 | Jun 3, 2012 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | PRA5477572 | CARGO | Jun 3, 2011 | Jun 3, 2011 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | PRA5477572 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2011 | Jun 3, 2011 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY | WPTKCA50217 | CARGO | Jun 3, 2010 | Jun 3, 2010 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY | WPTKCA50217 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2010 | Jun 3, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-698387 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-698387 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-698387 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-698387 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC698387 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2024 |
| MC698387 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2023 |
| MC698387 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC698387 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2021 |
| MC698387 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2020 |
| MC698387 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 25, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC698387 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 3, 2019 | REVOKED | Jan 27, 2020 |
| MC698387 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2018 |
| MC698387 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2018 |
| MC698387 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2017 |
| MC698387 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 11, 2017 | REVOKED | Aug 14, 2019 |
| MC698387 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 10, 2014 | REVOKED | Apr 6, 2015 |
| MC698387 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2012 |
| MC698387 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2011 |
| MC698387 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2010 |
| MC698387 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 31, 2009 | REVOKED | Mar 17, 2014 |
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
7 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (38 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 3 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (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 t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
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 (17 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MOUNT PLEASANT | 88 MONTICELLO RD | ...139489 | T S T CARGO INC |
| Jan 14, 2021 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNKNOWN | I-10 NONCARD@M295 | ...948729 | T S T CARGO INC |
| Oct 4, 2010 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records