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Critical regulatory warnings
  • Common (Property) authority is currently revoked as of Jun 7, 2022 · Docket MC1263639.
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 2 days (since May 24, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

BAL FREIGHT INC

USDOT 3588798 Active Based in FRESNO, CA Insurance watch: HIGH
Operating authority
Insurance

Uninsured since May 24, 2026

BOC-3 agent

#1 A BOC-3 FILING INC

Power Units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections
4
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
2
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BAL FREIGHT INC is a motor carrier based in FRESNO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3588798. 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 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Operating authority revoked or suspended

FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common (Property). A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.

Carrier overview

BAL FREIGHT INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Fresno, CA. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (1) and NE (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance & contact

vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
699 N FILLBERT AVE
FRESNO, CA 93727
Phone: 5593747432
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 3588798
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 160,000 mi

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 332,679 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 332,679 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 332,679 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 7, 2022 to Nov 21, 2022 (167 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 1, 2022 to Nov 14, 2022 (166 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2025-08

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 1 0 0.0% Sep 9, 2024
Nebraska (NE) 1 0 0.0% Aug 27, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 4
Hyundai Translead 1
Utility 1
Wabash National 1
Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85607582 Aug 27, 2025 NE 3 —
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP56312 · 3AKJGLDR1JSJJ0269
0 — No
82615636 Sep 9, 2024 CA 1 ca-needles-area-(vidal-junction)
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP75312 · 1FUJHHDR0KLKP1106
1 — No
79749170 Aug 25, 2023 CA 1 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP75312 · 1FUJHHDR0KLKP1106
0 — No
79749650 Aug 24, 2023 CA 1 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP75312 · 1FUJHHDR0KLKP1106
1 396.5(b) Yes
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA2652303749 Nov 4, 2023 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)
COMMON
MC1263639
Active
Granted Mar 9, 2026
View full authority record →
MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
MC1263639
Revoked
Granted Feb 24, 2022 Revoked Jun 7, 2022
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Jun 7, 2022 MC1263639 Common (Property) REVOKED —
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 21, 2022 MC1263639-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Feb 24, 2022 MC1263639-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO WHI01000004237-01 BIPD/Primary Mar 11, 2026 May 24, 2026 CANCELLED
SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO WHI01000004237-01 91X Mar 11, 2026 On file ACTIVE
SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO WHI01000004237-01 BIPD/Primary Nov 14, 2025 Mar 11, 2026 REPLACED
SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO WHI01000004237-01 BIPD/Primary Nov 14, 2025 Apr 5, 2026 CANCELLED
SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO WHI01000004237-00 BIPD/Primary Nov 14, 2024 Nov 14, 2025 CANCELLED
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA71003358 BIPD/Primary Nov 14, 2023 Nov 14, 2024 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY KYL-0003889-00 BIPD/Primary Nov 14, 2022 Nov 14, 2023 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 166 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 1, 2022 to Nov 14, 2022
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. SMC1800067 BIPD/Primary Jun 17, 2021 Jun 1, 2022 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 5, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
  2. Mar 12, 2026
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Mar 11, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
  4. Nov 19, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Nov 14, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
  6. Nov 14, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Nov 14, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Nov 15, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Nov 14, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Nov 21, 2022
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Jun 7, 2022
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Jun 7, 2022
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  13. Jun 7, 2022
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 167 days (through Nov 21, 2022)
  14. Jun 1, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  15. Jun 1, 2022
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 166 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 14, 2022)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
DUNSMUIR GRADE IF CA 2 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
396.5(b) Fuel system leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify BAL FREIGHT 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 BAL FREIGHT INC

Is BAL FREIGHT INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BAL FREIGHT INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3588798 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 BAL FREIGHT INC's safety rating? ▾
BAL FREIGHT 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 BAL FREIGHT INC had? ▾
4 roadside inspections are on file for BAL FREIGHT 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 BAL FREIGHT INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BAL FREIGHT INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 4 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is BAL FREIGHT INC based? ▾
BAL FREIGHT INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 699 N FILLBERT AVE, FRESNO, California 93727. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BAL FREIGHT INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. BAL FREIGHT INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1263639). 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 BAL FREIGHT INC operate? ▾
BAL FREIGHT INC self-reports 3 power units and 3 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 BAL FREIGHT INC had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for BAL FREIGHT 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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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