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PAV KOTE INC
Fullerton, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2656546
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
66.7% OOS · 7 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2656546
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 12, 2015
Annual Mileage
100 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
301 S Richman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Richard Baker
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
6 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
66.7%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 93rd 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
3
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALACWFC9JDJK3874 | 6 | Passed |
| April 7, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1NPCL7EX6LD666529 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| March 18, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FD0W5HT3MED42122 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| February 11, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1NPCL7EX2LD666530 | 5 | 2 OOS |
| February 4, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1NPCL7EX2LD666530 | 1 | Passed |
| October 29, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACWFC5KDKP9878 | 6 | 6 OOS |
| March 19, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | — | 1 | 1 OOS |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA7
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
4
Flatbed
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL7EX2LD666530 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Trailboss Trailboss Trailer | Flatbed · 30 ft | 4S0DP302451001957 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT3MED42122 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL7EX6LD666529 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC5KDKP9878 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC9JDJK3874 | 1 | — |
| Might | — | 4AGCU20D5RC019683 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Trailboss Trailboss Trailer | Flatbed · 30 ft | 4S0DP302331001154 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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