PTL EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3091160 • 14801 PEMBERLEY PASSAGE AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93311
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-071742 | REVOKED | Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASC-6813173-00 | ON FILE | Jan 30, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
Insurance History (27 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81003507 | REPLACED | Jan 16, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81003507 | REPLACED | Nov 24, 2025 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81003507 | CANCELLED | Nov 24, 2025 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81003507 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2025 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81003507 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81003507 | REPLACED | May 22, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81003507 | CANCELLED | May 22, 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81003507 | REPLACED | Mar 28, 2025 | May 22, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81003507 | CANCELLED | Mar 28, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81003507 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2025 | Apr 12, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81003507 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71004893 | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 2024 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71004893 | CANCELLED | Apr 26, 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71004893 | REPLACED | Apr 26, 2024 | Sep 9, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71004893 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP95610A | REPLACED | Dec 11, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP95610A | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 2023 | Feb 26, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP95610A | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2607608 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 2022 | Feb 16, 2023 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2607608 | REPLACED | Feb 16, 2022 | Feb 10, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP63497 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 2021 | Feb 16, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP52608 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 24, 2020 | Feb 16, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP52608 00 | REPLACED | Feb 16, 2020 | Jul 24, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP52608 00 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 16, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP52608 00 | REPLACED | Feb 16, 2020 | Feb 16, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1610436 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 2019 | Feb 16, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1610436 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 2018 | Feb 16, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC-6813173-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003507 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003507 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003507 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003507 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003507 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2025 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003507 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003507 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003507 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003507 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2025 | May 22, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003507 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2025 | Apr 12, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003507 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 28, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71004893 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71004893 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71004893 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2024 | Sep 9, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71004893 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP95610A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2024 | Feb 26, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP95610A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP95610A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2607608 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2023 | Feb 16, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2607608 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2023 | Feb 10, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP63497 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2022 | Feb 16, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP52608 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2021 | Feb 16, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP52608 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP52608 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2020 | Jul 24, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP52608 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2020 | Feb 16, 2020 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1610436 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2020 | Feb 16, 2020 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1610436 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2019 | Feb 16, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-071742 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC071742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2026 |
| MC071742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2025 |
| MC071742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 26, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2025 |
| MC071742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 23, 2025 |
| MC071742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2025 |
| MC071742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2025 |
| MC071742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2024 |
| MC071742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2024 |
| MC071742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2023 |
| MC071742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2023 |
| MC071742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2022 |
| MC071742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2021 |
| MC071742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2020 |
| MC071742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2020 |
| MC071742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2019 |
| MC071742 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 23, 2018 | REVOKED | Mar 16, 2026 |
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 • 53 inspections
Violation Summary (79 violations from 53 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15(i)(5) | Onboard recording device does not display required information | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.106(b) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | 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 (53 inspections)
Showing 50 of 53
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | GA 401 NORTH NEAR GA 42 NORTH | ...663355 | PTL EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 6, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.827145/-116.670052 | ...653266 | PTL EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 2, 2024 | GA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | LAWRENCEVILLE | SR 316 EB NEAR CEDARS RD | ...635078 | PTL EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events