RAM TRANS INC
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
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TruckCodex risk summary — RAM TRANS INC (USDOT 3256692) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): RAM SINGH (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3256692/ As of: Jul 25, 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 85/100). 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 85/100). 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 4.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 7.1% vs peer median 15.3% (better). n=34989 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.
1 active liability policy
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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InsuranceSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 26, 2025
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Process AgentSKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1025919ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 28 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 40 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.41% | 7.41% | — |
| 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
RAM TRANS INC is a motor carrier based in BAKERSFIELD, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3256692. 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 28 power units and 32 drivers, with 40 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 7.1%. 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.
RAM TRANS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 28 power units and 32 drivers, based in Bakersfield, CA. Across 28 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
28 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 211% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (11) and IL (5), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
10.7% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (56.9% of violations); top code 395.30B1-ELDDFR (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 28 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 32 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 34,989 ACTIVE carriers operating 14–42 power units (±50% of this carrier's 28 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 10 | 2 | 20.0% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Jul 5, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 30, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 30 | |
| Utility | 14 | |
| Volvo | 7 | |
| CIMC | 6 | |
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Wabash National | 3 | |
| Vang | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 1.40 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 2.53 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 1.37 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 2.59 | 3 | — | 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 (40 rows) View all 40 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88333113 | Jul 5, 2026 | NM | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 87711418 | Apr 27, 2026 | IN | 2 | SEYMOUR IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 95A4-EEUS, 95A4-EENA | No |
| 87633586 | Apr 20, 2026 | MO | 2 | CAMERON MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 9A-LFTSI | No |
| 87411785 | Mar 25, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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30 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 383.95A-LCDL | Yes |
| 87287857 | Mar 12, 2026 | AZ | 3 | DOUGLAS AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87140656 | Feb 24, 2026 | CA | 5 | 300 TERRACE WAY, BAKERSFIELD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87131484 | Feb 24, 2026 | CA | 5 | 300 TERRACE WAY, BAKERSFIELD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.60C | No |
| 87131428 | Feb 24, 2026 | CA | 5 | 300 TERRACE WAY, BAKERSFIELD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86875869 | Jan 22, 2026 | KS | 3 | ks-liberal-m.c.i.s.-#37a |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.34A1-ELDDFN | No |
| 86560727 | Dec 11, 2025 | NM | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2MI | No |
| 86459715 | Nov 30, 2025 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86264760 | Nov 6, 2025 | IL | 3 | I55 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86184164 | Oct 28, 2025 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.207A-STBW, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 86149022 | Oct 24, 2025 | NM | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8E, 393.60C, 392.2-SLLS1 | Yes |
| 86152078 | Oct 23, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-55 NB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85867917 | Sep 23, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-olathe-south-m.c.i.s-#24-w |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85179731 | Jul 9, 2025 | IL | 3 | I80 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85073040 | Jun 25, 2025 | IL | 3 | I55 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84876699 | May 30, 2025 | TX | 2 | INTERSTATE 40 MP 65 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9TS, 393.9, 395.22H2 | No |
| 84855099 | May 27, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 84507643 | Apr 27, 2025 | CA | 3 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84466322 | Apr 17, 2025 | MO | 1 | ST CLAIR MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.32B-ELDDFR | No |
| 84229126 | Mar 26, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-marion-county---115 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83756867 | Jan 31, 2025 | MO | 2 | JOPLIN MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.11A1-CSURR | No |
| 82565612 | Sep 2, 2024 | CA | 2 | VICTORVILLE AREA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.70(b)(1)(i) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NM0711010281 | Aug 3, 2023 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2019 | MC1025919-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA91001308 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 26, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC-7057025-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 9, 2025 | Oct 26, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC-7057025-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 9, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP69839A | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 9, 2021 | May 14, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP69839A | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 9, 2021 | Apr 9, 2025 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP53124 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 9, 2020 | Apr 9, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP42853 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 9, 2019 | Apr 9, 2020 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 31, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 28, 2025
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Oct 26, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 14, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Apr 9, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Apr 9, 2021insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 8, 2021
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Apr 9, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 6, 2020
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Apr 16, 2019
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 TERRACE WAY, BAKERSFIELD | CA | 3 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK | CA | 2 | 1 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| I55 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| DOUGLAS AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| TOPOCK PORT OF ENTRY | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CONEJO PLATFORM SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| KERN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.70(b)(1)(i) | Defective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1025919
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC
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40 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify RAM TRANS INC
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- 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.
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