CAL LOWBED SERVICES INC
USDOT 815956 • 6837 KREBS ROAD, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93308
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-523899 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 25, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202400005114 | ON FILE | Jul 27, 2024 | Jul 27, 2025 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA0162758 | ON FILE | Jul 27, 2005 | Feb 4, 2012 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202400005114 | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2024 | Jul 27, 2024 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202300005114 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2023 | Jul 27, 2024 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202300018982 | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202200005114 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2022 | Jul 27, 2023 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202100005114 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2021 | Jul 27, 2022 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202000005114 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2020 | Jul 27, 2021 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU201900005114 | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2019 | Jul 27, 2019 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU201900005114 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2019 | Jul 27, 2020 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU201800005114 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2018 | Jul 27, 2019 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU201400005114 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2014 | Aug 4, 2018 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU201400005114 | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2014 | Jul 27, 2018 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA | REPLACED | Jan 5, 2012 | Jan 5, 2012 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0699253 | CANCELLED | Jan 5, 2012 | Jan 19, 2015 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0699253 | REPLACED | Jan 5, 2012 | Jul 27, 2014 |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 792-00-02-45 | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2010 | Jan 5, 2012 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0160947 | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2005 | Jul 27, 2010 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0160947 | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2004 | Jul 27, 2005 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CP0162758 | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2004 | Jul 27, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202400005114 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2025 | Jul 27, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202300005114 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2024 | Jul 27, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202400005114 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2024 | Jul 27, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202300018982 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202200005114 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202100005114 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2022 | Jul 27, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202000005114 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201900005114 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2020 | Jul 27, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201800005114 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2019 | Jul 27, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201900005114 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2019 | Jul 27, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201400005114 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2018 | Aug 4, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201400005114 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2018 | Jul 27, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0699253 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 19, 2015 | Jan 19, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0699253 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2014 | Jul 27, 2014 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0162758 | CARGO | Feb 4, 2012 | Feb 4, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2012 | Jan 5, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | 792-00-02-45 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2012 | Jan 5, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0160947 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2010 | Jul 27, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CP0162758 | CARGO | Jul 27, 2005 | Jul 27, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0160947 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2005 | Jul 27, 2005 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC523899 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2025 |
| MC523899 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2024 |
| MC523899 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2023 |
| MC523899 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2022 |
| MC523899 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2021 |
| MC523899 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2020 |
| MC523899 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2019 |
| MC523899 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2018 |
| MC523899 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2014 |
| MC523899 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 1, 2005 | — | Unknown |
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
7 states • 81 inspections
Violation Summary (81 violations from 81 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.91A-LCDL | No CDL endorsement | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-BIPBS | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.106(d) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (81 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | US 93 | +47.1673 -114.0918 | ...320727 | CAL LOWBED SERVICES INC |
| Aug 27, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 36.773140/-121.669395 | ...674747 | CAL LOWBED SERVICES INC |
| Oct 28, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT101/300ft S of AVILA BEACH DR | ...240545 | CAL LOWBED SERVICES INC |
| Jan 28, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 12, 2017 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 5, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2015 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2014 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2004 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2004 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2002 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 15, 1997 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events