FMCSA Carrier Profile
RO & SONS TRANSPORT LLC
Bakersfield, CA
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 4 mo
Authority
Active
MC-960690 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC960690
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DRNCA102562
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TMA81004973
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2867136
MC Number
MC-960690
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
September 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 15, 2016
Authority Reinstated
April 29, 2022
Annual Mileage
249,195 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Email
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Out-of-Service Rate
33.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
6 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%
Ranks in the 63rd 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
9
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (94.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPBDP9X0PD879958 | 2 | Passed |
| September 15, 2025 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | PTRB · 1XPBDP9X0PD879958 | 0 | Clean |
| March 29, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD49X6KJ240492 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| March 3, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD49X6KJ240492 | 0 | Clean |
| January 22, 2025 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49X6KJ240492 | 7 | 1 OOS |
| January 20, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD49X6KJ240492 | 2 | Passed |
| June 18, 2024 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPBDP9X0PD879958 | 2 | Passed |
| May 26, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKYD49X6KJ240492 | 0 | Clean |
| March 3, 2024 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 0 | Clean |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA8
AZ1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
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
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535K2756902 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6KJ240492 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0PD879958 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 50 ft | 527SR5024JL014103 | 3 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 24, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 9, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 16, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 25, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 1, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 5, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 6, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| April 25, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
| March 23, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
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