KARIN EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3046300 • 7407 GLITTER WAY, 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-047389 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 18, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-02463 | ON FILE | Jun 6, 2024 | Oct 16, 2024 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-02463 | REPLACED | Oct 16, 2023 | Jun 6, 2024 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-02463 | CANCELLED | Oct 16, 2023 | Jul 10, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22100827 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22100827 | CANCELLED | Oct 16, 2022 | Oct 7, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP73437 00 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 2022 | Oct 16, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP73437 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 16, 2021 | Mar 12, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP62039 00 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2021 | Oct 16, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP62039 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 16, 2020 | Aug 11, 2021 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | CTM400608 | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2020 | Sep 12, 2020 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | CTM400608 | CANCELLED | Feb 18, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS098132 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2019 | Feb 12, 2020 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | CTM398974 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2018 | Feb 12, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02463 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2024 | Oct 16, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02463 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2024 | Jul 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02463 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22100827 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22100827 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2023 | Oct 7, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP73437 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2022 | Oct 16, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP73437 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2022 | Mar 12, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62039 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2021 | Oct 16, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62039 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2021 | Aug 11, 2021 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM400608 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2020 | Sep 12, 2020 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM400608 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS098132 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2020 | Feb 12, 2020 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM398974 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2019 | Feb 12, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-047389 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-047389 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC047389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2023 |
| MC047389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2022 |
| MC047389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2022 |
| MC047389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2021 |
| MC047389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2021 |
| MC047389 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 26, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC047389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2020 |
| MC047389 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 11, 2020 | REVOKED | Sep 21, 2020 |
| MC047389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2019 |
| MC047389 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 21, 2018 | REVOKED | Feb 18, 2020 |
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
4 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.53BMAN | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87484754 | TOPOCK AZ | AZ | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 11 | 393.9A-LSML, 393.47E, 393.9A-LCL | Yes |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 86881692 | HOLBROOK AZ | AZ | Level 2 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.11B-CSRIGRR, 392.2-SLLSR, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 86621311 | ELOY AZ | AZ | Level 2 | EAST TEXA SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 396.17C-PI, 395.8E-HOSPD, 396.5B-HWSL | Yes |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 86278846 | GAINESVILLE GA | GA | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 83839888 | Roadside | NM | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.9 | Yes |
| Dec 7, 2023 | 80337980 | SHAFTER AIRPORT | CA | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 5, 2023 | 80317134 | KERN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS | CA | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.45 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records