BAINS TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2576253 • 1601 MERKLEY AVE # 604, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA, 95691
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-901178 | REVOKED | Aug 29, 2023 | Apr 21, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVE-001202-02 | ON FILE | Feb 27, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 |
Insurance History (33 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVE-001202-02 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVE-001202-01 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2024 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVE-000650-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVE-000650-01 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVE-000650-01 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVE-000650-01 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVE-000650-01 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20172928-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2023 | Mar 7, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20172928-00 | REPLACED | Dec 27, 2023 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20172928-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 30, 2023 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20172928-00 | REPLACED | Aug 30, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-404819-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 17, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA962996472 | CANCELLED | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 17, 2023 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-46-2-212543 | CANCELLED | Aug 31, 2022 | Nov 2, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-46-2-212543 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-46-2-212543 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-46-2-212543 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2022 | Sep 25, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-46-2-212543 | CANCELLED | May 5, 2022 | Aug 20, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-46-2-212543 | REPLACED | May 5, 2022 | Aug 17, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-46-2-212543 | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2021 | May 22, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-46-2-212543 | REPLACED | Nov 2, 2021 | May 5, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-46-2-201721 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2021 | Nov 2, 2021 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-46-2-201721 | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2020 | Aug 24, 2021 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-46-2-201721 | REPLACED | Nov 2, 2020 | Aug 6, 2021 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISAH25307756 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2020 | Nov 2, 2020 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISAH25290112 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISAH25290112 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2019 | Jun 27, 2018 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISAH25290112 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Z-35726 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2018 | Nov 2, 2019 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Z-35726 | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2018 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISAH25290112 | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2018 | Jun 27, 2018 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Z-35726 | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2018 | Jun 27, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2544595 | CANCELLED | Jun 25, 2015 | Jun 25, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVE-001202-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVE-001202-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVE-001202-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVE-000650-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20172928-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2024 | Mar 7, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVE-000650-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVE-000650-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVE-000650-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20172928-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVE-000650-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20172928-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20172928-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-404819-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA962996472 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2023 | Jul 17, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-46-2-212543 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2022 | Nov 2, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-46-2-212543 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-46-2-212543 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2022 | Sep 25, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-46-2-212543 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-46-2-212543 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2022 | Aug 20, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-46-2-212543 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2022 | Aug 17, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-46-2-212543 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2022 | May 22, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-46-2-212543 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2022 | May 5, 2022 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-46-2-201721 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2021 | Nov 2, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-46-2-201721 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2021 | Aug 24, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-46-2-201721 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH25307756 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2020 | Nov 2, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH25290112 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH25290112 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Z-35726 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2019 | Nov 2, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Z-35726 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH25290112 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2018 | Jun 27, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH25290112 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2018 | Jun 27, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Z-35726 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2018 | Jun 27, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2544595 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2018 | Jun 25, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-901178 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-901178 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC901178 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 24, 2024 |
| MC901178 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2024 |
| MC901178 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2023 |
| MC901178 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2023 |
| MC901178 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 1, 2023 | REVOKED | Apr 21, 2025 |
| MC901178 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2023 |
| MC901178 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2022 |
| MC901178 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2022 |
| MC901178 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2022 |
| MC901178 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2022 |
| MC901178 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2021 |
| MC901178 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2021 |
| MC901178 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2020 |
| MC901178 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2019 |
| MC901178 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 29, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2018 |
| MC901178 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 29, 2015 | REVOKED | Aug 29, 2023 |
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
12 states • 39 inspections
Violation Summary (59 violations from 39 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(7) | 395.8(f)(7) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | 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 (39 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
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DUBLIN | 37.723281/-121.939714 | ...KD2161 | BAINS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 17, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-81 SB | ...KD2161 | BAINS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 14, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 38.980586/-121.442782 | ...112913 | BAINS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 24, 2023 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TUCUMCARI | INTERSTATE 40 MP 338 | ...102460 | BAINS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 9, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 95/8.4mi S of HAVASU LAKE RD | ...KT0917 | BAINS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 27, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT58 WB/.4m E GEPHART RD | ...554425 | BAINS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 14, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MERCED | SR99 SB/180ft S G ST | ...554400 | BAINS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 25, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events