INDEPENDENT PIPE & STEEL INC is a motor carrier based in BAKERSFIELD, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2749726. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 5 drivers, with 29 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 26.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
INDEPENDENT PIPE & STEEL INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 5 drivers, based in Bakersfield, CA. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 33% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (15) and AZ (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
12.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Trao, and Fontaine are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 133,144 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 6, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 24 | |
| Trail-Eze | 9 | |
| Fontaine | 6 | |
| Font | 3 | |
| Wilson | 3 | |
| International | 2 | |
| Tttr | 2 | |
| Utility | 2 | |
| Western Star | 2 |
Recent Inspections (29 rows) View all 29 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87789660 | May 6, 2026 | AZ | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87070324 | Feb 5, 2026 | CA | 3 | ca-i-15-n/b-rainbow-cvef |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86782518 | Jan 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.5B-HWSL | No |
| 86237534 | Nov 4, 2025 | CA | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85793575 | Sep 2, 2025 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85637361 | Aug 28, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-sr-58-e/o-superior-rd |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 85586794 | Aug 13, 2025 | CA | 2 | GILROY IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84845636 | Jun 2, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-needles-area-(ca-az-stateline) |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84508270 | Apr 25, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-i-5-n/b-n/of-grapevine-rd |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83898546 | Feb 18, 2025 | CA | 2 | SANTA NELLA SCALES |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83897949 | Feb 17, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-needles-area-(ca/az)-stateline |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83791755 | Feb 5, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-w/b-peralta-scale |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLL, 395.24D-ELDPT | No |
| 83490262 | Dec 23, 2024 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK SCALES |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| 83209638 | Nov 14, 2024 | AZ | 3 | PARKER AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82589644 | Aug 30, 2024 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81741901 | May 28, 2024 | CA | 3 | ROSEMEAD |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81477479 | Apr 27, 2024 | CA | 1 | BISHOP SCALES |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 392.9(a)(1), 393.9(a), 396.5(a) | Yes |
| 81333587 | Apr 10, 2024 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81332163 | Apr 10, 2024 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2, 393.45 | Yes |
| 81053590 | Mar 6, 2024 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.47(d), 396.3(a)(1), 393.201(a) | Yes |
| 80562382 | Jan 2, 2024 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.55(e) | Yes |
| 80327913 | Dec 5, 2023 | CA | 3 | CASTAIC IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79970691 | Oct 19, 2023 | CA | 3 | CASTAIC IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79435471 | Aug 16, 2023 | AZ | 2 | YUMA PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 395.8 | No |
| 79414529 | Aug 1, 2023 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 5 | 1 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 4 | 1 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| PARKER AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| YUMA PORT OF ENTRY | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| BISHOP SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CACHE CREEK SCALE | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CACHE CREEK SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 1 |
| 393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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