KEHAL INC
USDOT 4197337 • 8907 DEL PALMA DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93314
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
4,197,337
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6613452138
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
47,563
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
8907 DEL PALMA DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93314
Mailing Address
8907 DEL PALMA DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93314-8565
Contact
Phone: 6613452138
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 35.7%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 12.3 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Sep 30, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1618578 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 23, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT30135A | ON FILE | Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIECA002814-00 | REPLACED | Mar 16, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT30135A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA002814-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1618578 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2025 |
| MC1618578 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 22, 2024 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
14%
Unsafe Driving
69%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
14
Violations
25
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
35.7%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
7.1%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
0
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
3
Dec
Jan
7
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 14 of 14 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 14 inspections
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Violation Summary (25 violations from 14 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-STLC | Steering - Loose clamp or clamp bolt on tie rod or drag link | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
35.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
+12.3 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
7.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
1.79vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (14 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
14 total · 35.7% OOS
2025-032026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Sep 30, 2025
InsuranceInsurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 30, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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