BHANDAL BROS INC
USDOT 2334913 • 2490 SAN JUAN HOLLISTER ROAD, HOLLISTER, CA, 95023
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-797238 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 16, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81004251 | ON FILE | Mar 15, 2025 | Mar 15, 2026 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71006137 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 15, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22102147 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 15, 2024 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP81010 00 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2022 | Mar 15, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP70691 00 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2021 | Mar 15, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP52982 00 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP42773 00 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2019 | Mar 15, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP21030 00 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2017 | Mar 15, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP10849 00 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2016 | Mar 15, 2017 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTG8330 | REPLACED | Aug 27, 2015 | Mar 15, 2016 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTG8330 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2015 | Aug 27, 2015 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTG6451 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2014 | Mar 7, 2015 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTG5164 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2014 | Mar 7, 2014 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTG5164 | CANCELLED | Dec 10, 2013 | Feb 26, 2014 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTG5164 | CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2013 | Dec 10, 2013 |
| GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT102355 | REPLACED | Nov 26, 2012 | Feb 5, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81004251 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71006137 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22102147 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP81010 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP70691 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP52982 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP42773 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2020 | Mar 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP21030 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2019 | Mar 15, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP10849 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2017 | Mar 15, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG8330 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2016 | Mar 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG8330 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2015 | Aug 27, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG6451 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2015 | Mar 7, 2015 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG5164 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2014 | Mar 7, 2014 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG5164 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2014 | Feb 26, 2014 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG5164 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2013 | Dec 10, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY | CT102355 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2013 | Feb 5, 2013 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC797238 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2026 |
| MC797238 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2025 |
| MC797238 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2024 |
| MC797238 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2015 |
| MC797238 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2014 |
| MC797238 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2014 |
| MC797238 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2013 |
| MC797238 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 11, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2013 | New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions | ACTIVE | Nov 19, 2013 |
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
14 states • 645 inspections
Violation Summary (83 violations from latest 100 of 645 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 10 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 2 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | 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:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| 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:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D3-HOSF | 395.8D3-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFSMF | Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (645 inspections)
Showing 50 of 645
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Not Reported | E 77TH AVENUE AT BRIGHTON BLVD | ...040743 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Oct 24, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...262774 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Aug 20, 2025 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | 6035 W HWY 13 FAST STOP | ...040738 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Jun 1, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | LERDO HWY/.25m E JUMPER AV | ...837102 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Jan 19, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | TUCSON | I-10 nonCard @ M251 | ...651366 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Feb 18, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.922519 / -118.923023 | ...626777 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Feb 14, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.028991/-118.008150 | ...837113 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Oct 9, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 33.818724/ -116.403434 | ...262773 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Aug 2, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUCKEYE | I-10@M119 | ...837110 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Mar 14, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT241 NB/1500ft S of SANTIAGO CANYON RD | ...262783 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Feb 21, 2023 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 9.15 N CHILOQUIN | HWY 97 .13 S MERRITT SPRINGS RD | ...262782 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Feb 2, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CARSON | RT91 WB/650ft W/AVALON BL | ...262763 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Nov 15, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHOENIX | SR-303@M139 | ...262765 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Oct 10, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 E | ...262769 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Feb 24, 2022 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | IDAHO FALLS | US 91 | ...974490 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Dec 27, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...974489 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Dec 2, 2021 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT205 WB/935ft E MOUNTAIN HOUSE PKWY | ...974520 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| May 11, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT PLEASANT | W 2500 FERGUSON RD | ...262777 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Mar 18, 2021 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-15 NONCARD@M016 | ...974526 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Jan 18, 2021 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | ELOY | I-10 NONCARD@M204 | ...974511 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Jan 17, 2021 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | US-93@M176 | ...974523 | BHANDAL BROS INC |
| Nov 20, 2020 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2020 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-2023-0260-US1778 | Sep 29, 2023 | 392.2 | $12,380 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events