K P S TRANS INC
USDOT 3016184 • 6512 CHESTNUT WOOD DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93313
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-031819 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 22, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC2039558 | ON FILE | Jul 20, 2024 | Jul 20, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2608449 | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 2023 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2608449 | REPLACED | Jul 20, 2023 | Jul 20, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN305278 | REPLACED | Jul 20, 2021 | Jul 20, 2023 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0015527 | REPLACED | Jul 20, 2020 | Jul 20, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1816246 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2019 | Jul 20, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1816246 | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2019 | Jul 27, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1816246 | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2019 | Jul 27, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1816246 | REPLACED | Jul 20, 2019 | Jul 27, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1637532 | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 2018 | Jul 20, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4029030 | REPLACED | Jul 20, 2017 | Jul 20, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2039558 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2025 | Jul 20, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2608449 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2024 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2608449 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2024 | Jul 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN305278 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0015527 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2021 | Jul 20, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1816246 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2020 | Jul 20, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1816246 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2019 | Jul 27, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1816246 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2019 | Jul 27, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1816246 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2019 | Jul 27, 2019 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1637532 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2019 | Jul 20, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4029030 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC031819 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2025 |
| MC031819 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2024 |
| MC031819 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2020 |
| MC031819 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2019 |
| MC031819 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 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 • 23 inspections
Violation Summary (45 violations from 23 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 5 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.86A3-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.60(a) | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (23 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records