SKYWAY CARRIERS INC
USDOT 4208153 • 5914 SUMMER COUNTRY DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93313
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-1624595 | REVOKED | Nov 4, 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIECA002884-01 | ON FILE | Jun 11, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIECA002884-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIECA002884-01 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2025 | Jun 11, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIECA002884-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 19, 2024 | Apr 9, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIECA002884-00 | REPLACED | Nov 19, 2024 | Apr 2, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIECA002884-00 | REPLACED | Jun 24, 2024 | Nov 19, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIECA002884-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 24, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIECA002884-00 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIECA002884-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2024 | Jul 22, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA002884-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA002884-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA002884-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2025 | Jun 11, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA002884-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2025 | Apr 9, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA002884-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA002884-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA002884-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2024 | Nov 19, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA002884-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2024 | Jul 22, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA002884-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1624595 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1624595 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2025 |
| MC1624595 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2025 |
| MC1624595 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 26, 2024 |
| MC1624595 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 5, 2024 | REVOKED | Nov 4, 2025 |
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
5 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (12 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2025 | 84260606 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Yes |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 84209231 | CHECK SITE - GARSON | NV | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 395.22G-ELDMFV, 396.5-HL, 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 83119828 | KENNEWICK WA | WA | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 83109629 | MORO OR | OR | Level 3 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 82482162 | ECHO UT | UT | Level 1 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.47(e), 395.8(e)(1), 393.55(e) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records