K G CARPENTER & SONS INC

DBA: CARPENTER'S TRUCKING

USDOT 495728 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: LARRY CARPENTER Company officer 2: CALVIN CARPENTER General Freight Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Machinery / Large Objects Livestock Grain / Feed / Hay Garbage / Refuse +4 more Based in MCARTHUR, CA Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Oct 1, 2020
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 8 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: LARRY CARPENTER
Company officer 2: CALVIN CARPENTER
Cargo: General Freight, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Machinery / Large Objects, Livestock
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — K G CARPENTER & SONS INC (USDOT 495728)
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: $1,000,000
Officer(s): LARRY CARPENTER (Company officer); CALVIN CARPENTER (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 8 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/495728/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 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 6.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=132130 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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

HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000

AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 34

2 active policies

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 495728
In FMCSA records since Aug 24, 1992 (~33y)
MC / docket MC434800
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer LARRY CARPENTER
Company officer 2 CALVIN CARPENTER
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Machinery / Large Objects, Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay, Garbage / Refuse, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies, Construction, Other (DIRT)
Fleet size 6 units
Drivers 9
Annual mileage 275,271 mi
Contact & address
Physical
44534 STATE HWY 229 E
MCARTHUR, CA 96056
Mailing
P O BOX 71
MCARTHUR, CA 96056
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 495728
In FMCSA records since Aug 24, 1992 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 275,271 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 6.7% vs 23.4% -16.7 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.19 vs 1.80 -1.61
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 6 0 0
Trailers 21 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 31 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 16 16 0
OOS inspections 0 3 0
OOS percentage 0% 18.75%
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
6
Drivers
9
Inspections
31
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
6.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
8 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

K G CARPENTER & SONS INC is a corporation based in MCARTHUR, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 495728. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 9 drivers, with 31 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 6.7%. 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 overview

K G CARPENTER & SONS INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 9 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in McArthur, CA. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.8% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 42% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (16) and OR (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

11.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.118D-CDL (Cargo securement - boulders) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 9 drivers; Kenworth, Wilx, and Meri are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 132,130 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 132,130 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
6.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 132,130 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +6.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-05

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) 15 3 20.0% May 28, 2026
Oregon (OR) 1 0 0.0% Feb 27, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 23
Wilson 5
Doon 1
Gena 1
Gene 1
Meri 1
Willett T 1
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 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 3 1.52 2 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 (31 rows) View all 31 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87981663 May 28, 2026 CA 2
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.55E-B No
87980953 May 28, 2026 CA 2
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.45B2-B-VAC Yes
86474125 Dec 3, 2025 CA 2 ca-299-johnson-park,-ca
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86474124 Dec 3, 2025 CA 2 ca-299-johnson-park,-ca
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85727327 Sep 8, 2025 CA 2 ca-299-johnson-park,-ca
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85664544 Sep 2, 2025 CA 2 RATTLESNAKE SCALES
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85664542 Sep 2, 2025 CA 2 RATTLESNAKE SCALES
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85342743 Jul 25, 2025 CA 1 ca-sr-89-s/of-i-5
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84470962 Apr 22, 2025 CA 1 ca-299-johnson-park,-ca
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83979030 Feb 27, 2025 OR 3 or-ashland--or
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83924740 Feb 20, 2025 CA 2 ca-wb-e/of-spanish-creek-rd
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83770707 Feb 3, 2025 CA 3
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.118D-CDL Yes
83570108 Jan 9, 2025 CA 1 ca-299-johnson-park,-ca
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83569956 Jan 9, 2025 CA 1 ca-299-johnson-park,-ca
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82565267 Aug 30, 2024 CA 1 SR-299 JOHNSON PARK
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.45(b)(2), 393.9(a) Yes
82529459 Aug 28, 2024 CA 1 ca-299-johnson-park,-ca
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82136329 Jul 12, 2024 CA 5 299 MCARTHUR
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81858759 Jun 11, 2024 CA 2 299 MOOSE CAMP
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81426084 Apr 23, 2024 CA 1 ca-299-johnson-park,-ca
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80794873 Feb 6, 2024 CA 5 299 MCARTHUR
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80605590 Jan 12, 2024 CA 3 SR-299 MONTGOMERY CREEK
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80562422 Jan 8, 2024 CA 3 ca-299-johnson-park,-ca
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80055065 Oct 31, 2023 CA 1 SR-299 MONTGOMERY CREEK
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79142058 Jul 13, 2023 CA 3 ca-299-johnson-park,-ca
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
78671702 May 18, 2023 CA 1 ca-299-johnson-park,-ca
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA1351900911 Nov 19, 2019 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA1351700441 Jun 13, 2017 CA 0 1 Yes No Injury
CA0006753646 Jan 7, 2015 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2014400112 Nov 5, 2014 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA0006258239 Nov 14, 2013 CA 0 3 Yes No Injury
CA0005639199 Nov 28, 2012 CA 1 0 Yes No Fatal
CA100094647A Mar 14, 2001 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA0100013220 Nov 21, 1997 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
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
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY BUI-010699 91X $1,000,000 Oct 1, 2020 On file ACTIVE
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY BUI-000792 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2011 Oct 1, 2020 CANCELLED
AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY MXI93024028 34 Oct 1, 2010 On file ACTIVE
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI93010520 CARGO Oct 1, 2009 Oct 1, 2010 REPLACED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI93010520 CARGO Oct 1, 2009 Oct 1, 2009 REPLACED
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY P0009-106549 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2007 Oct 1, 2011 REPLACED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI98114575 CARGO Oct 1, 2006 Oct 1, 2009 REPLACED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY FPSP000892800 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2004 Oct 1, 2007 REPLACED
AXA RE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. FP000591600 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2003 Oct 1, 2004 REPLACED
AXA RE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. FP000591600 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2003 Oct 6, 2004 CANCELLED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI 98101786 CARGO Oct 1, 2003 Oct 1, 2006 REPLACED
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE N1902 15 00 BIPD/Primary Jun 11, 2002 Oct 1, 2003 CANCELLED
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE N1902 15 00 BIPD/Primary Jun 11, 2002 Jun 11, 2002 REPLACED
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE N1902 15 00 CARGO Jun 11, 2002 Oct 1, 2003 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 1, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  2. Oct 1, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Oct 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Oct 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  5. Oct 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  6. Oct 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  7. Oct 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Oct 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  9. Oct 6, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Oct 6, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AXA RE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  11. Oct 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AXA RE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  12. Nov 5, 2003
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Oct 1, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  14. Jul 12, 2002
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  15. Jun 11, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify K G CARPENTER & SONS 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 K G CARPENTER & SONS INC

Is K G CARPENTER & SONS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. K G CARPENTER & SONS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 495728 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 K G CARPENTER & SONS INC's safety rating?
K G CARPENTER & SONS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has K G CARPENTER & SONS INC had?
31 roadside inspections are on file for K G CARPENTER & SONS 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 K G CARPENTER & SONS INC's out-of-service rate?
K G CARPENTER & SONS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 6.7% (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 K G CARPENTER & SONS INC based?
K G CARPENTER & SONS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 44534 STATE HWY 229 E, MCARTHUR, California 96056. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does K G CARPENTER & SONS INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. K G CARPENTER & SONS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC434800). 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 K G CARPENTER & SONS INC operate?
K G CARPENTER & SONS INC self-reports 6 power units and 9 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 K G CARPENTER & SONS INC had any crashes?
8 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for K G CARPENTER & SONS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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