H & B TRUCK LINES INC
USDOT 2143167 • 3410 BUCCANEER ROSE AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93313
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-745710 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 22, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22102346 | ON FILE | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 29, 2024 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22102346 | CANCELLED | Oct 11, 2023 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22102346 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2023 | Oct 11, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP81498 00 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2022 | Apr 29, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP70826 00 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2021 | Apr 29, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP70826 00 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2021 | Dec 4, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0630456 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2019 | Apr 29, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP31986 00 | REPLACED | Apr 29, 2018 | Apr 29, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP4784300-7 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2017 | Apr 29, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08469801 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2016 | Apr 29, 2017 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0004524 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2015 | Apr 29, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP10052A | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2014 | Jun 2, 2015 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP10052A | REPLACED | Apr 29, 2014 | Apr 29, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN123236 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2013 | Apr 29, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN097247 | REPLACED | Apr 29, 2012 | Aug 19, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN097247 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 29, 2012 | Sep 16, 2013 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST145172 | CANCELLED | Jul 28, 2011 | Apr 29, 2012 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST145172 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2011 | Jul 28, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22102346 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2024 | Apr 29, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22102346 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22102346 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2023 | Oct 11, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP81498 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP70826 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP70826 00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2021 | Dec 4, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0630456 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2021 | Apr 29, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP31986 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2019 | Apr 29, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP4784300-7 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2018 | Apr 29, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08469801 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2017 | Apr 29, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0004524 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2016 | Apr 29, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP10052A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2015 | Jun 2, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP10052A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2015 | Apr 29, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN123236 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2014 | Apr 29, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN097247 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2013 | Sep 16, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN097247 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2013 | Aug 19, 2013 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST145172 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2012 | Apr 29, 2012 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST145172 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2011 | Jul 28, 2011 |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC745710 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2024 |
| MC745710 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2024 |
| MC745710 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2023 |
| MC745710 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2022 |
| MC745710 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2021 |
| MC745710 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2021 |
| MC745710 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2018 |
| MC745710 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2017 |
| MC745710 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2016 |
| MC745710 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2014 |
| MC745710 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2013 |
| MC745710 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2012 |
| MC745710 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2011 |
| MC745710 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 6, 2011 | — | 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
10 states • 41 inspections
Violation Summary (140 violations from 41 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 12 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 10 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 6 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 4 | 4 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 4 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| 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. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(b)(1) | 395.3(b)(1) | 3 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 3 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3B2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(b)(2) | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (41 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRESNO | SR-99 S/B | ...HF1166 | JOSE G GUTIERREZ |
| Oct 29, 2021 | AZ | FATAL | 1 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-40 NONCARD@M276 | ...510920 | H & B TRUCK LINES INC |
| Aug 28, 2020 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2019 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records