BAKER AUTO SALES AND SERVICES LLC
DBA: KENS TOWING SERVICE
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 8333 days Jul 18, 1991 → May 11, 2014
- Common (Property) gap · 149 days Inactive Jun 1, 2015 → reinstated Oct 28, 2015
- TEMPORARY AUTHORITY gap · 90 days Inactive Dec 11, 1987 → reinstated Mar 10, 1988
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BAKER AUTO SALES AND SERVICES LLC (USDOT 304101) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): SHAMSHER SIDHU (Company officer); RAVINDER GREWAL (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 8333 days — Jul 18, 1991 → May 11, 2014 • Common (Property) gap · 149 days — Inactive Jun 1, 2015 → reinstated Oct 28, 2015 • TEMPORARY AUTHORITY gap · 90 days — Inactive Dec 11, 1987 → reinstated Mar 10, 1988 On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/304101/ As of: Jul 20, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=178031 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
2 active liability policies
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 1, 2026
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Process AgentSKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC204802ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 23 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 16.67% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BAKER AUTO SALES AND SERVICES LLC is a corporation based in BAKER, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 304101. 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 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 23 roadside inspections on file. 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.
BAKER AUTO SALES AND SERVICES LLC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 38 years on FMCSA's records, based in Baker, CA. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 160% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (13 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.11A1-CSLRR (Lighting devices/reflectors) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Ford, Carso, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 178,031 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 1, 2015 to Oct 28, 2015 (149 days)
- TEMPORARY AUTHORITY authority was inactive from Dec 11, 1987 to Mar 10, 1988 (90 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 18, 1991 to May 11, 2014 (8333 days)
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 |
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| California (CA) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | May 14, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 10 | |
| Peterbilt | 4 | |
| Carso | 3 | |
| Isuzu | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 2.09 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (23 rows) View all 23 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87876635 | May 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87876603 | May 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.47A-BCFSAD | Yes |
| 87870507 | May 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87866504 | May 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.47B-BMBCAD-SA | Yes |
| 87865687 | May 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84770381 | May 8, 2025 | CA | 1 | BAKER AIRPORT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84770377 | May 8, 2025 | CA | 1 | BAKER AIRPORT |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 84647969 | May 8, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-barstow--chp-area |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84647966 | May 8, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-barstow--chp-area |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84647963 | May 8, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-barstow--chp-area |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84647962 | May 8, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-barstow--chp-area |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 84618974 | May 8, 2025 | CA | 1 | BAKER AIRPORT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 81573543 | May 9, 2024 | CA | 1 | BAKER AIRPORT |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81573542 | May 9, 2024 | CA | 1 | BAKER AIRPORT |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.205(c) | No |
| 81573522 | May 9, 2024 | CA | 1 | BAKER AIRPORT |
CARSON TRAILER SEMI-TRAILER
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0 | — | No |
| 81573521 | May 9, 2024 | CA | 1 | BAKER AIRPORT |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81573520 | May 9, 2024 | CA | 1 | BAKER AIRPORT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81573519 | May 9, 2024 | CA | 1 | BAKER AIRPORT |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78846970 | May 11, 2023 | CA | 1 | BAKER AIRPORT |
FORD OTHER
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0 | — | No |
| 78846969 | May 11, 2023 | CA | 1 | BAKER AIRPORT |
FORD OTHER
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0 | — | No |
| 78846912 | May 11, 2023 | CA | 1 | BAKER AIRPORT |
Cmco SEMI-TRAILER
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0 | — | No |
| 78846911 | May 11, 2023 | CA | 1 | BAKER AIRPORT |
FORD OTHER
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 78846910 | May 11, 2023 | CA | 1 | BAKER AIRPORT |
PETERBILT OTHER
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA0002186264 | Aug 11, 2005 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0003893A | Sep 10, 1991 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Oct 28, 2015 | MC204802-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Apr 29, 2015 | MC204802 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Jul 21, 2014 | MC204802-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP735990 | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP735990 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP633391 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP633391 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP529896 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP424446 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 22, 2024 | May 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP318512 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2022 | Feb 22, 2024 | REPLACED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP213867 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP213867 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP109853 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP005915 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP902288 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK008071-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK008071-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | XNDA-01568-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-12-25-0000 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 11, 2014 | Jun 1, 2015 | NAME CHANGED |
| Coverage gap — 8333 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 18, 1991 to May 11, 2014 | ||||||
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2461059 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 18, 1987 | Jul 18, 1991 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 1, 2026insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 29, 2026
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May 1, 2025
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May 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 3, 2024
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May 1, 2024insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 22, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 2, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 27, 2022
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May 1, 2021insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 16, 2021
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May 1, 2020insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 30, 2020
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May 1, 2019insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 29, 2019
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May 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 18, 2018
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May 1, 2017insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 11, 2017
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May 9, 2016
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May 1, 2016insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Oct 28, 2015
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Jun 1, 2015
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Jun 1, 2015insuranceNAMECHG — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 2015authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 1, 2015authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 149 days (through Oct 28, 2015)
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Jul 18, 1991insuranceCANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 18, 1991insurance gapCoverage gap: 8333 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 11, 2014)
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Mar 10, 1988
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Dec 11, 1987
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Dec 11, 1987authority gapTEMPORARY AUTHORITY authority inactive: 90 days (through Mar 10, 1988)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAKER AIRPORT | CA | 14 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC204802
common · ACTIVE · MC
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AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 32,005 carriers served
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23 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify BAKER AUTO SALES AND SERVICES LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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