CHAHAL XPRESS WAY INC
USDOT 3156141 • 5520 POMERADO WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93313
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-107903 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 22, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71010012 | ON FILE | Aug 27, 2024 | Jul 18, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71010012 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71010012 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71001044 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2023 | Jul 18, 2024 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP82341 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2022 | Jul 18, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP72062 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2021 | Jul 18, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP60840 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2020 | Jul 18, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP50793 00 | CANCELLED | Sep 3, 2019 | Jul 18, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP50793 00 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 18, 2019 | Sep 3, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP50793 00 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2019 | Jul 18, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP50793 00 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2019 | Jul 18, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP40671 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2018 | Jul 18, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71010012 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71010012 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71010012 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71001044 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2024 | Jul 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP82341 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2023 | Jul 18, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP72062 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP60840 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2021 | Jul 18, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP50793 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2020 | Jul 18, 2020 |
| NAMECHG | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP50793 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2019 | Sep 3, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP40671 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2019 | Jul 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP50793 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2019 | Jul 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP50793 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2019 | Jul 18, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-107903 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC107903 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2025 |
| MC107903 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2024 |
| MC107903 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2023 |
| MC107903 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2022 |
| MC107903 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2021 |
| MC107903 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2020 |
| MC107903 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 10, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC107903 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2019 |
| MC107903 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2018 | REVOKED | Sep 3, 2019 |
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
19 states • 55 inspections
Violation Summary (195 violations from 55 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 8 | 4 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 6 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 6 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 2 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | 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:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | 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:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8H05 | 395.8H05 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | 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:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28-WS | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.502(a)(1) | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
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 (55 inspections)
Showing 50 of 55
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | IR 71 | ...NA4049 | CHAHAL XPRESS WAY INC |
| Sep 25, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDEPENDENCE | IS 70 | ...LT3123 | CHAHAL XPRESS WAY INC |
| Feb 23, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOSHEIM | WEST ANDREW JOHNSON HWY | ...297780 | CHAHAL XPRESS WAY INC |
| Nov 7, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 2003 N | ...297780 | CHAHAL XPRESS WAY INC |
| Aug 2, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORANGE | NOT REPORTED | ...NA4049 | CHAHAL XPRESS WAY INC |
| Feb 2, 2022 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAMMOND | INTERSTATE 80 | ...NA4049 | CHAHAL XPRESS WAY INC |
| Feb 9, 2021 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 2 | ADAIR | INTERSTATE 44 (WRTP) | ...HM5734 | CHAHAL XPRESS WAY INC |
| Jul 22, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2019 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records