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SAMUEL GARCIA ALTAMIRANO
DBA: New Way Transport
Bakersfield, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1637481 · MC 603508
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 18 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-603508 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
60.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 18 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC603508
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA992229666
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1637481
MC Number
MC-603508
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
March 18, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 26, 2007
Authority Reinstated
December 5, 2007
Annual Mileage
110,213 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Email
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
25.0%
Ranks in the 88th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKYD49X7GJ476334 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| October 17, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKYD49X7GJ476334 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| October 17, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKYD49X7GJ476334 | 0 | Clean |
| September 25, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD49X7GJ476334 | 0 | Clean |
| May 7, 2025 | OR | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49X7GJ476334 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| July 20, 2024 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYD49X7GJ476334 | 0 | Clean |
| May 8, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKYD49X7GJ476334 | 1 | Passed |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA6
OR1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7GJ476334 | 7 | 3 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XGU733434 | 6 | 2 |
| Great Dane | — | UNKNOWN | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 23, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 23, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 25, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 26, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 26, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 16, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 30, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 29, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 31, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 17, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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