CAL STATE CARRIERS INC

USDOT 3298173 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: KAMALDEEP KAUR General Freight Produce Cold Food Beverages Based in BAKERSFIELD, CA Insurance watch: HIGH
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Nov 10, 2021
Common (Property) reinstated · Nov 16, 2021
Policy effective · Mar 20, 2026
Review these
  • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
  • Prior insurance gap · 538 days May 21, 2020 → Nov 10, 2021
  • Common (Property) gap · 538 days Inactive May 27, 2020 → reinstated Nov 16, 2021
  • 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 Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC Details →
Company officer: KAMALDEEP KAUR
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, Cold Food, Beverages
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CAL STATE CARRIERS INC (USDOT 3298173)
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): KAMALDEEP KAUR (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement.
  • Prior insurance gap · 538 days — May 21, 2020 → Nov 10, 2021
  • Common (Property) gap · 538 days — Inactive May 27, 2020 → reinstated Nov 16, 2021
  • 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

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3298173/
As of: Jul 13, 2026
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Operating authority
Insurance

SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 3298173
MC / docket MC1045614
Company officer KAMALDEEP KAUR
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Cold Food, Beverages
Fleet size 5 units
Drivers 10
Annual mileage 703,128 mi
Contact & address
Physical
4106 WALKER LAKE DR
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 3298173
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 703,128 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 40.0% vs 23.4% +16.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 18.8% vs 6.7% +12.1 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.94 vs 1.80 -0.86
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 5 0 0
Trailers 5 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 20 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 16 16 0
OOS inspections 2 3 0
OOS percentage 12.5% 18.75%
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%).

Power Units
5
Drivers
10
Inspections
20
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
40.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
2 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

CAL STATE CARRIERS INC is a motor carrier based in BAKERSFIELD, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3298173. 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 5 power units and 10 drivers, with 20 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. 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.

Carrier overview

CAL STATE CARRIERS INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 10 drivers, based in Bakersfield, CA. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 31.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 433% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in LA (4) and NM (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

31.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.5% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Peterbilt, Great Dane, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 40.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 197,521 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
18.8%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,521 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +18.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
40%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 197,521 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +23.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 27, 2020 to Nov 16, 2021 (538 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 21, 2020 to Nov 10, 2021 (538 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
New Mexico (NM) 4 0 0.0% Sep 25, 2025
Arizona (AZ) 3 3 100.0% Jun 18, 2026
California (CA) 3 0 0.0% Feb 4, 2026
Louisiana (LA) 3 1 33.3% Jun 16, 2025
Arkansas (AR) 2 1 50.0% Apr 21, 2025
Mississippi (MS) 1 0 0.0% Mar 6, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 10
Great Dane 8
Utility 5
Volvo 4
Freightliner 3
Hyundai Translead 3
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 6, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 6, 2026
Hours of Service 4 2.56 3 Jul 6, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 0.68 1 Jul 6, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 3 5.85 6 Jul 6, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (20 rows) View all 20 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88197484 Jun 18, 2026 AZ 1
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47B-BMBCBD-SA, 395.3A2-HOSPD Yes
86970515 Feb 4, 2026 CA 1 CACHE CREEK SCALE
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86510244 Dec 4, 2025 CA 3 GRAPEVINE IF
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85889755 Sep 25, 2025 NM 3 SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
1 395.3A3II No
85221455 Jul 13, 2025 NM 3 GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84980705 Jun 16, 2025 LA 3 CHOUDRANT LA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84641827 May 10, 2025 NM 3 SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84465055 Apr 21, 2025 AR 3 NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLS2, 396.17C-PI No
84159819 Mar 18, 2025 LA 3 RAYVILLE LA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84090469 Mar 6, 2025 MS 3 G93 SCALES
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2RG No
83760562 Jan 30, 2025 NM 3 GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83490579 Dec 26, 2024 CA 2 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83319720 Nov 28, 2024 AZ 2 FLAGSTAFF AZ
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
5 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLMF Yes
83181962 Nov 15, 2024 LA 3 LA
TRUCK TRACTOR
1 395.8E Yes
83090515 Nov 6, 2024 AR 2 WALNUT RIDGE AR
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.207B-AALPME Yes
83088455 Oct 30, 2024 AZ 1 SANDERS AZ
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
3 396.3A1-BALR, 393.45D-BAAL, 393.55E-B Yes
82021331 Jun 24, 2024 LA 3 ROADSIDE
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
7 395.3(a)(2), 395.3(a)(3)(i), 395.8(e)(1) Yes
80101248 Nov 1, 2023 AZ 2 WILLIAMS AZ
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
4 395.8E-HOSPD, 396.9D2-FTF, 393.60(d) No
79568803 Aug 31, 2023 TN 2 THP 5 I-81 GREENE SCALES
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
78864608 Jun 11, 2023 AZ 2 INTERSTATE 10
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
2 395.8(e)(1), 393.60(d) No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
LA4153959180 Sep 24, 2019 LA 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX5K78HQE1GK Sep 1, 2019 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

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 PDF
Nov 16, 2021 MC1045614-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jul 16, 2019 MC1045614-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 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 TMA91001501 91X $750,000 Mar 20, 2026 On file ACTIVE
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA91001501 BIPD/Primary Nov 10, 2025 Mar 22, 2026 CANCELLED
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA91001501 BIPD/Primary Nov 10, 2025 Mar 20, 2026 REPLACED
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA81002226 BIPD/Primary Aug 12, 2025 Nov 10, 2025 CANCELLED
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA81002226 BIPD/Primary Jun 2, 2025 Aug 12, 2025 REPLACED
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA81002226 BIPD/Primary Jun 2, 2025 Sep 10, 2025 CANCELLED
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA81002226 BIPD/Primary Mar 19, 2025 Jun 20, 2025 CANCELLED
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA81002226 BIPD/Primary Mar 19, 2025 Jun 2, 2025 REPLACED
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA81002226 BIPD/Primary Nov 10, 2024 Apr 4, 2025 CANCELLED
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA81002226 BIPD/Primary Nov 10, 2024 Mar 19, 2025 REPLACED
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. SMC1815429 BIPD/Primary Nov 10, 2023 Nov 10, 2024 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA04242605 BIPD/Primary Oct 18, 2023 Nov 10, 2023 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA04242605 BIPD/Primary Nov 10, 2021 Oct 18, 2023 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 538 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 21, 2020 to Nov 10, 2021
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG ATG-CA-0002949-19-01 BIPD/Primary Jul 11, 2019 May 21, 2020 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 23, 2026
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. Mar 22, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Mar 20, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Nov 10, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Nov 10, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Sep 10, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Aug 12, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jun 20, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jun 3, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Jun 2, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Apr 4, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Mar 20, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Mar 19, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Nov 12, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Nov 10, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  16. Nov 10, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  17. Oct 18, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  18. Nov 16, 2021
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  19. May 27, 2020
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  20. May 27, 2020
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  21. May 27, 2020
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 538 days (through Nov 16, 2021)
  22. May 21, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG
  23. May 21, 2020
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 538 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 10, 2021)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.60(d) Glazing/window obstructions Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
395.3(a)(2) Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit Hours of Service 2 1
395.3(a)(3)(i) 395.3(a)(3)(i) Hours of Service 2 1
395.8(e)(1) 395.8(e)(1) Hours of Service 2 1
392.22(a) Emergency warning devices not displayed Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
392.22(b) Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify CAL STATE CARRIERS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about CAL STATE CARRIERS INC

Is CAL STATE CARRIERS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. CAL STATE CARRIERS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3298173 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is CAL STATE CARRIERS INC's safety rating?
CAL STATE CARRIERS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has CAL STATE CARRIERS INC had?
20 roadside inspections are on file for CAL STATE CARRIERS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is CAL STATE CARRIERS INC's out-of-service rate?
CAL STATE CARRIERS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 40.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is CAL STATE CARRIERS INC based?
CAL STATE CARRIERS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 4106 WALKER LAKE DR, BAKERSFIELD, California 93313. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CAL STATE CARRIERS INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. CAL STATE CARRIERS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1045614). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does CAL STATE CARRIERS INC operate?
CAL STATE CARRIERS INC self-reports 5 power units and 10 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has CAL STATE CARRIERS INC had any crashes?
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CAL STATE CARRIERS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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