BASTARA TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 3745123 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: MANISH MEHLA General Freight Produce Cold Food Based in FRESNO, CA Grade A · 85
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Jul 11, 2023
Coverage resumed · May 24, 2024
Common (Property) reinstated · Jun 6, 2024
Common (Property) reinstated · Jul 13, 2023
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 221 days Dec 2, 2022 → Jul 11, 2023
  • Prior insurance gap · 142 days Jan 3, 2024 → May 24, 2024
  • Common (Property) gap · 149 days Inactive Jan 9, 2024 → reinstated Jun 6, 2024
  • Common (Property) gap · 213 days Inactive Dec 12, 2022 → reinstated Jul 13, 2023
  • 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 BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
Company officer: MANISH MEHLA
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, Cold Food
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BASTARA TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 3745123)
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): MANISH MEHLA (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 221 days — Dec 2, 2022 → Jul 11, 2023
  • Prior insurance gap · 142 days — Jan 3, 2024 → May 24, 2024
  • Common (Property) gap · 149 days — Inactive Jan 9, 2024 → reinstated Jun 6, 2024
  • Common (Property) gap · 213 days — Inactive Dec 12, 2022 → reinstated Jul 13, 2023
  • 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 — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3745123/
As of: Jul 19, 2026
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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.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281648 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 3745123
In FMCSA records since Oct 15, 2021 (~4y)
MC / docket MC1327240
Company officer MANISH MEHLA
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Cold Food
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 4
Annual mileage 198,857 mi
Contact & address
Physical
7061 W WILLIS AVE
FRESNO, CA 93723
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 3745123
In FMCSA records since Oct 15, 2021 (~4y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 198,857 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.86 vs 1.80 +0.06
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 8 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 7 7 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 14.29%
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
2
Drivers
4
Inspections
8
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BASTARA TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in FRESNO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3745123. 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 2 power units and 4 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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

BASTARA TRANSPORT INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 4 drivers, based in Fresno, CA. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (2) and LA (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (59.3% of violations); top code 395.3(a)(3)(i) (395.3(a)(3)(i)) cited 6 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Van guard are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.
OOS order history
1 out-of-service order issued against this carrier.

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

Compared against 281,648 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,648 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,648 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +50 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 9, 2024 to Jun 6, 2024 (149 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 12, 2022 to Jul 13, 2023 (213 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 2, 2022 to Jul 11, 2023 (221 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 3, 2024 to May 24, 2024 (142 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-05 2026-07

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
California (CA) 2 1 50.0% Jun 11, 2026
Louisiana (LA) 2 0 0.0% Aug 25, 2025
Arizona (AZ) 1 0 0.0% Jul 7, 2026
Florida (FL) 1 0 0.0% May 20, 2025
Texas (TX) 1 0 0.0% Oct 27, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 8
Utility 6
Vanguard 2
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 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 4 3.30 3 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 3 19.20 19 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 8.40 8 Jul 13, 2026

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

Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88352031 Jul 7, 2026 AZ 2
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.11B-CSLRR, 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.78A-WS No
88111265 Jun 11, 2026 CA 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLCP No
87093033 Feb 19, 2026 CA 2 MADERA AREA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
9 393.207B-AALPME-OOS, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.11A1-CSLRR Yes
86225313 Oct 27, 2025 TX 2 IH-20 EB MP 512
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85617175 Aug 25, 2025 LA 3 BREAUX BRIDGE LA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 396.17C-PI No
84771553 May 20, 2025 FL 3 TALLAHASSEE FL
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 395.8E-HOSPD No
84659546 May 13, 2025 LA 3 BATON ROUGE LA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 395.8E-HOSPD No
82077728 Jul 6, 2024 CA 3 BAKERSFIELD AREA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
14 395.3(a)(3)(i), 395.3(a)(2), 392.2 No
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 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
Jun 6, 2024 MC1327240-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jul 13, 2023 MC1327240-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Dec 8, 2021 MC1327240-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. FLBSIC-1611-01810 91X $750,000 Oct 22, 2025 On file ACTIVE
ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ASC-7099638-00 BIPD/Primary May 24, 2025 May 24, 2025 REPLACED
ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ASC-7099638-00 BIPD/Primary May 24, 2025 Aug 1, 2025 CANCELLED
ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ASC-7099638-00 BIPD/Primary May 24, 2025 Oct 22, 2025 CANCELLED
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA71008735 BIPD/Primary Jan 10, 2025 May 24, 2025 CANCELLED
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA71008735 BIPD/Primary Jul 16, 2024 Jan 10, 2025 REPLACED
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA71008735 BIPD/Primary Jul 16, 2024 Jan 16, 2025 CANCELLED
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA71008735 BIPD/Primary May 24, 2024 Jul 31, 2024 CANCELLED
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA71008735 BIPD/Primary May 24, 2024 Jul 16, 2024 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 142 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 3, 2024 to May 24, 2024
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA71000956 BIPD/Primary Jul 11, 2023 Jan 3, 2024 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 221 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 2, 2022 to Jul 11, 2023
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY SMC1803404 BIPD/Primary Dec 2, 2021 Dec 2, 2021 REPLACED
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. SMC1803404 BIPD/Primary Dec 2, 2021 Dec 2, 2022 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 23, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. Oct 22, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Aug 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jul 14, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. May 24, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. May 24, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. May 22, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Jan 16, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jan 13, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Jan 10, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Jul 31, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jul 17, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Jul 16, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jun 6, 2024
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  15. Jan 9, 2024
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  16. Jan 9, 2024
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  17. Jan 9, 2024
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 149 days (through Jun 6, 2024)
  18. Jan 3, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Jan 3, 2024
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 142 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 24, 2024)
  20. Jun 2, 2023
    oos
    Out-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
  21. Dec 12, 2022
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  22. Dec 12, 2022
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  23. Dec 12, 2022
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 213 days (through Jul 13, 2023)
  24. Dec 2, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  25. Dec 2, 2022
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 221 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 11, 2023)
  26. Dec 2, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
BAKERSFIELD AREA CA 1 0
MADERA AREA CA 1 1
TALLAHASSEE FL FL 1 0
BATON ROUGE LA LA 1 0
BREAUX BRIDGE LA LA 1 0
IH-20 EB MP 512 TX 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
395.3(a)(3)(i) Requiring or permitting a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle driver to drive more than 11 hours Hours of Service 6 0
395.3(a)(2) Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit Hours of Service 5 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
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How to verify BASTARA TRANSPORT 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 BASTARA TRANSPORT INC

Is BASTARA TRANSPORT INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. BASTARA TRANSPORT INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3745123 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 BASTARA TRANSPORT INC's safety rating?
BASTARA TRANSPORT 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 BASTARA TRANSPORT INC had?
8 roadside inspections are on file for BASTARA TRANSPORT 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 BASTARA TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rate?
BASTARA TRANSPORT INC's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (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 BASTARA TRANSPORT INC based?
BASTARA TRANSPORT INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 7061 W WILLIS AVE, FRESNO, California 93723. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BASTARA TRANSPORT INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. BASTARA TRANSPORT INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1327240). 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 BASTARA TRANSPORT INC operate?
BASTARA TRANSPORT INC self-reports 2 power units and 4 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 BASTARA TRANSPORT INC had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BASTARA TRANSPORT INC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

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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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