RDA TRANSPORT INC
BAKERSFIELD, CA
RDA TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in BAKERSFIELD, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3953173. 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 13 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
RDA TRANSPORT INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 4 drivers, based in Bakersfield, CA. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 30.0% 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.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 233% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (3) and LA (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
30.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.6% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 22, 2025 to Sep 24, 2025 (2 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 13, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 20, 2024 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 6, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 12 | |
| Utility | 9 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86293354 | Nov 11, 2025 | TN | 2 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 86078202 | Oct 13, 2025 | LA | 3 | BOSSIER CITY LA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 85488972 | Aug 13, 2025 | LA | 3 | WALKER LA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85292931 | Jul 21, 2025 | TN | 3 | LEXINGTON TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84997568 | Jun 18, 2025 | AZ | 2 | HOLBROOK AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLOWZ | No |
| 84304021 | Apr 1, 2025 | NJ | 2 | GREENWICH EB SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 84188948 | Mar 19, 2025 | TN | 3 | LEBANON TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84034520 | Mar 1, 2025 | AZ | 2 | YUMA AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.47A-BCLMAD-SA, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.203C-CBP | Yes |
| 81828807 | Jun 6, 2024 | NM | 3 | I-10 WB 159 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81679500 | May 20, 2024 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2, 395.8, 395.15(i)(9) | No |
| 80532673 | Jan 3, 2024 | TN | 2 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.205C-WR | Yes |
| 80177560 | Nov 15, 2023 | FL | 2 | LAKE CITY FL |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11A1-LRR, 395.24, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 78598448 | May 10, 2023 | AZ | 2 | YUMA PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.45(b)(2), 395.8(e)(1), 393.75(a)(4) | Yes |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2022 | MC1471915 | Common (Property) | PENDING | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2022 | MC1471915-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI003634-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI003634-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 | REPLACED |
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI003634-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2025 | Mar 20, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 2 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 22, 2025 to Sep 24, 2025 | |||||
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHCA1901521365-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2024 | Sep 22, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BE0333000246-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 22, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1809478 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2022 | Sep 22, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 20, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Feb 17, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Sep 24, 2025
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Sep 22, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
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Sep 22, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 2 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 24, 2025)
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Sep 22, 2024insuranceCANCEL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 20, 2024
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Sep 22, 2023
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Sep 22, 2023insuranceCANCEL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 5, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 2 | 2 |
| HOLBROOK AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| YUMA AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| YUMA PORT OF ENTRY | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| LAKE CITY FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| BOSSIER CITY LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| WALKER LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| GREENWICH EB SCALE | NJ | 1 | 1 |
| I-10 WB 159 | NM | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1471915
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PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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