AKAL CARGO INC
USDOT 2957312 • 5241 SAMMY HAGAR WAY, FONTANA, CA, 92336
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-002648 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 16, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71008884 | ON FILE | Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 14, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71000350 | CANCELLED | Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 14, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2BWHCA19S0101417-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 14, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP71480 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 14, 2021 | Jun 14, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP60397 00 | REPLACED | Jun 14, 2020 | Jun 14, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP50433 00 | REPLACED | Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 14, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP40328 00 | REPLACED | Jun 14, 2018 | Jun 14, 2019 |
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | PTI000482-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 14, 2017 | Jun 14, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71008884 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2025 | Jun 14, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71000350 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2BWHCA19S0101417-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP71480 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 14, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP60397 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2021 | Jun 14, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP50433 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2020 | Jun 14, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP40328 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 14, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI000482-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2018 | Jun 14, 2018 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC002648 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2025 |
| MC002648 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2024 |
| MC002648 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2023 |
| MC002648 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 10, 2022 |
| MC002648 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 18, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2018 |
| MC002648 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 26, 2017 | — | 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
11 states • 29 inspections
Violation Summary (60 violations from 29 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 3 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| 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:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.67C11-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2SLLHOS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDSLI-LT25 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHB | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (29 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN BERNARDINO | 34.063259/-117.290394 | ...LJ0738 | AKAL CARGO INC |
| Sep 30, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DIAMOND BAR | 34.037656/- 117.805514 | ...HP0411 | AKAL CARGO INC |
| Aug 11, 2022 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PADUCAH | US0062 | ...FD0202 | AKAL CARGO INC |
| Jan 16, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records