KARTAR SONS TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3729767 • 5836 FOUR POINT RD, BETHEL, PA, 19507-9607
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-1316130 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 8, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWS-PA-19-S0379738-00 | ON FILE | Nov 22, 2025 | Jan 9, 2026 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | URG-01731 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 2024 | Nov 22, 2025 |
| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASC-7097632-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 4, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-661661-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2023 | Apr 5, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA953382682 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA953382682 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2021 | Nov 1, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWS-PA-19-S0379738-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2026 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01731 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2025 | Nov 22, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC-7097632-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-661661-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2024 | Apr 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA953382682 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA953382682 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1316130 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2026 |
| MC1316130 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2025 |
| MC1316130 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2024 |
| MC1316130 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2024 |
| MC1316130 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2022 |
| MC1316130 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 7, 2021 | — | Unknown |
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
10 states • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (32 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 2 | 2 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | 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: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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 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 (13 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PENN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...202083 | KARTAR SONS TRANSPORT LLC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-2026-0005-US1670 | Feb 19, 2026 | 395.8(k)(1) | $3,900 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records