RKS TRANS INC
USDOT 2500367 • 1972 CAPRICE DR, TURLOCK, CA, 95382
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-866581 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 5, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS064019-01 | ON FILE | May 8, 2016 | May 6, 2017 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS064019-01 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2016 | May 8, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS049121-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 18, 2015 | May 8, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS049121-01 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2015 | Jul 21, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS049121-01 | REPLACED | May 8, 2015 | Jun 18, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS032177-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 4, 2014 | May 6, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS032177-01 | REPLACED | May 7, 2014 | Nov 4, 2014 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS032177-01 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2014 | Nov 12, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS064019-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2017 | May 8, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS064019-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2017 | May 6, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS049121-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2016 | May 8, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS049121-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2015 | Jul 21, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS049121-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2015 | Jun 18, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS032177-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2015 | May 6, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS032177-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2014 | Nov 12, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS032177-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2014 | Nov 4, 2014 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC866581 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2017 |
| MC866581 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 9, 2016 |
| MC866581 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2015 |
| MC866581 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2014 |
| MC866581 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 16, 2014 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2015 | New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions | ACTIVE | Feb 23, 2015 |
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
3 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (8 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 87119889 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| Jan 24, 2026 | 86894048 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 86635338 | CASTAIC IF | CA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2-SLLSOA, 393.45C-BSG, 393.55E-B | No |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 86482521 | KEENE SCALE | CA | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 85422514 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 85248921 | SR12 | CA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 22, 2025 | 84759871 | COTTONWOOD IF | CA | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 84071827 | TUCSON AZ | AZ | Level 3 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 84044627 | CACHE CREEK SCALES | CA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 83721342 | CACHE CREEK SCALE | CA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 18, 2023 | 80447329 | VAUGHN PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.9(a) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records