T S T CARGO INC

USDOT 1951230 • 7501 LAKE GARDA ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93311

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

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,951,230
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6617426157
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
MCS-150 Mileage
602,938
Physical Address
7501 LAKE GARDA ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93311
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 17.6%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 10.9 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Aug 28, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-698387ACTIVEUnknownAug 21, 2024

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLCA-1926-03715ON FILEAug 28, 2024Aug 28, 2025
ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOISCARGOPRA5477572ON FILEJun 3, 2010Jun 3, 2011

Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA71001819CANCELLEDAug 28, 2023Aug 28, 2024
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKYL-0003719-00CANCELLEDAug 28, 2022Aug 28, 2023
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP72696 00REPLACEDAug 28, 2021Aug 28, 2022
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimarySMC1794263CANCELLEDAug 28, 2020Aug 28, 2021
GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRGBIPD/PrimaryCTM400483CANCELLEDJan 27, 2020Aug 28, 2020
GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRGBIPD/PrimaryCTM400483NAME CHANGEDAug 28, 2019Jan 27, 2020
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP41216 00CANCELLEDDec 7, 2018Aug 8, 2019
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP41216 00CANCELLEDOct 7, 2018Dec 7, 2018
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP30793 00CANCELLEDJul 28, 2018Oct 7, 2018
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP30793 00CANCELLEDNov 30, 2017Jul 28, 2018
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP30793 00CANCELLEDOct 7, 2017Nov 30, 2017
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryNTG6563CANCELLEDMar 31, 2014Mar 31, 2015
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.BIPD/PrimaryNFT5448CANCELLEDJun 4, 2013Mar 11, 2014
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP97167ACANCELLEDJun 3, 2012Jul 9, 2013
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP97167AREPLACEDJun 3, 2012Jun 4, 2013
TOPA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTLH003374-00CANCELLEDJun 3, 2011Jun 3, 2012
ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOISBIPD/PrimaryPRA5477572CANCELLEDJun 3, 2010Jun 3, 2011
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANYCARGOWPTKCA50217CANCELLEDDec 10, 2009Jun 3, 2010
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWPTKCA50217CANCELLEDDec 10, 2009Jun 3, 2010

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYFLCA-1926-03715BIPD/PrimaryAug 28, 2025Aug 28, 2025
CANCELSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA71001819BIPD/PrimaryAug 28, 2024Aug 28, 2024
CANCELUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYKYL-0003719-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 28, 2023Aug 28, 2023
TERM/REPLUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP72696 00BIPD/PrimaryAug 28, 2022Aug 28, 2022
CANCELSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.SMC1794263BIPD/PrimaryAug 28, 2021Aug 28, 2021
CANCELGLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRGCTM400483BIPD/PrimaryAug 28, 2020Aug 28, 2020
NAMECHGGLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRGCTM400483BIPD/PrimaryJan 27, 2020Jan 27, 2020
CANCELUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP41216 00BIPD/PrimaryAug 8, 2019Aug 8, 2019
CANCELUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP41216 00BIPD/PrimaryDec 7, 2018Dec 7, 2018
CANCELUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP30793 00BIPD/PrimaryOct 7, 2018Oct 7, 2018
CANCELUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP30793 00BIPD/PrimaryJul 28, 2018Jul 28, 2018
CANCELUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP30793 00BIPD/PrimaryNov 30, 2017Nov 30, 2017
CANCELUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYNTG6563BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2015Mar 31, 2015
CANCELSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.NFT5448BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2014Mar 11, 2014
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP97167ABIPD/PrimaryJul 9, 2013Jul 9, 2013
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP97167ABIPD/PrimaryJun 4, 2013Jun 4, 2013
CANCELTOPA INSURANCE COMPANYTLH003374-00BIPD/PrimaryJun 3, 2012Jun 3, 2012
CANCELZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOISPRA5477572CARGOJun 3, 2011Jun 3, 2011
CANCELZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOISPRA5477572BIPD/PrimaryJun 3, 2011Jun 3, 2011
CANCELUNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANYWPTKCA50217CARGOJun 3, 2010Jun 3, 2010
CANCELUNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANYWPTKCA50217BIPD/PrimaryJun 3, 2010Jun 3, 2010

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-698387INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-698387INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-698387INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-698387INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (16 events)

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Authority Action History (16 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC698387COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 1, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 21, 2024
MC698387COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 1, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 22, 2023
MC698387COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 1, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 22, 2022
MC698387COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 2, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 27, 2021
MC698387COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 3, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 31, 2020
MC698387MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDMar 25, 2020Unknown
MC698387MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDSep 3, 2019REVOKEDJan 27, 2020
MC698387COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 10, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 4, 2018
MC698387COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 2, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 13, 2018
MC698387COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 3, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 24, 2017
MC698387MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDOct 11, 2017REVOKEDAug 14, 2019
MC698387MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDApr 10, 2014REVOKEDApr 6, 2015
MC698387COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 7, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 4, 2012
MC698387COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 9, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 8, 2011
MC698387COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 7, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 3, 2010
MC698387MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 31, 2009REVOKEDMar 17, 2014

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
30%
Unsafe Driving
68%

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

Inspections
17
Violations
38
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
11.8%
Driver OOS %
17.6%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

2
May
2
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 17 of 17 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states17 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (38 violations from 17 inspections)

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Violation Summary (38 violations from 17 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service33Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2Failing to secure vehicle equipment11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver 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 I10Driver Fitness
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 t10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2MIOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8EFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMPInoperative Brake Lamps11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
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 - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.80(a)Using a hand-held mobile telephone107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
11.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-11.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
17.6%vs nat'l 6.7%
+10.9 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.24vs nat'l 1.80
+0.44 above avg

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)

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

16 total · 31.3% OOS
2024-052025-10
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 21, 2023TXINJURY01MOUNT PLEASANT88 MONTICELLO RD...139489T S T CARGO INC
Jan 14, 2021AZINJURY01UNKNOWNI-10 NONCARD@M295...948729T S T CARGO INC
Oct 4, 2010CATOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Aug 28, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 28, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 21, 2024
Authority
Aug 28, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 21, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 28, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 28, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 14, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in AZ
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 28, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG • BIPD/Primary
Jan 27, 2020
Insurance
Insurance namechg
GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG • BIPD/Primary
Aug 8, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 7, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 7, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 28, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 30, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 31, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 11, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 9, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 4, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 3, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 3, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS • CARGO
Jun 3, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS • BIPD/Primary
Oct 4, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 3, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY • CARGO
Jun 3, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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