A 2 A TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2272021 • 242 BEAR MOUNTAIN BLVD, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93307
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-775883 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 3, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RFL0000511 | ON FILE | Feb 21, 2022 | Feb 21, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0098025001 | REPLACED | Feb 22, 2021 | Feb 21, 2021 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0098025002 | REPLACED | Feb 21, 2021 | Feb 21, 2022 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2605697 | REPLACED | Feb 21, 2019 | Feb 21, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6506194 | REPLACED | Feb 22, 2018 | Feb 21, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP20844 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2018 | Feb 22, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP20844 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2017 | Jan 6, 2018 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRS061045 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2016 | Feb 22, 2017 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRS044567 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2015 | Feb 22, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP08767A | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2014 | Feb 22, 2015 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2505184 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2012 | Feb 22, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | RFL0000511 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0098025002 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2022 | Feb 21, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2605697 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2021 | Feb 21, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0098025001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2021 | Feb 21, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6506194 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2019 | Feb 21, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP20844 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2018 | Feb 22, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP20844 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2018 | Jan 6, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRS061045 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2017 | Feb 22, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRS044567 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2016 | Feb 22, 2016 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP08767A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2015 | Feb 22, 2015 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2505184 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2014 | Feb 22, 2014 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC775883 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2025 |
| MC775883 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2018 |
| MC775883 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2017 |
| MC775883 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2016 |
| MC775883 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2015 |
| MC775883 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2014 |
| MC775883 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 2, 2012 | — | 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
4 states • 53 inspections
Violation Summary (36 violations from 53 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (53 inspections)
Showing 50 of 53
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-10 W/B | ...196211 | A 2 A TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 12, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 36.121504 / -119.324661 | ...242764 | A 2 A TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 11, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | TUCSON | I-10@M257 | ...218261 | A 2 A TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 8, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 13000 IH 10 | ...218261 | A 2 A TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 23, 2023 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 1 | EAGLE PASS | E 3200 MAIN ST | ...116522 | A 2 A TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 16, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FORT WORTH | 7249 NORTH FWY | ...196211 | A 2 A TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 10, 2016 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2014 | CA | FATAL | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2012 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records