MTL TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 3138556 • 11619 CLOVERFIELD CIRCLE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-097634 | REVOKED | Jun 9, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71008562 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71000251 | CANCELLED | Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-019891 | CANCELLED | Jun 7, 2021 | Jun 7, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP81882 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 7, 2021 | Jun 7, 2023 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-019891 | REPLACED | Jun 7, 2021 | Jun 7, 2021 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-018310 | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2021 | Jun 7, 2021 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-018310 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-018310 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 7, 2020 | Feb 10, 2021 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-016923 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2019 | Jun 6, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP40314 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2018 | Jun 6, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71008562 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71000251 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP81882 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 7, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-019891 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2022 | Jun 7, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-018310 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2021 | Jun 7, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-019891 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2021 | Jun 7, 2021 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-018310 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 |
| NAMECHG | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-018310 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2021 | Feb 10, 2021 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-016923 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2020 | Jun 6, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP40314 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2019 | Jun 6, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-097634 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC097634 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2024 |
| MC097634 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2023 |
| MC097634 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2022 |
| MC097634 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2021 |
| MC097634 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2021 |
| MC097634 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2021 |
| MC097634 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 10, 2020 |
| MC097634 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 10, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2019 |
| MC097634 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 31, 2018 | REVOKED | Jun 9, 2025 |
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
7 states • 25 inspections
Violation Summary (42 violations from 25 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-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | 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:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 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 (25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PENNSAUKEN | US 130 Secondary | ...NJ2433 | MTL TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 18, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | DIX TWP | 1000 EAST | ...MC0742 | MTL TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 3, 2022 | OK | FATAL | 1 | 0 | CHANDLER | TURNER TURNPIKE | ...766983 | MTL TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 11, 2022 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | OKLAHOMA CITY | I-40 | ...HC5365 | MTL TRANSPORT INC |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records