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HONEST BROTHERS TRANSPORT INC
Lincoln, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 7.4% of 27 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2908256 · MC 979281
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 2016
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-979281 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 67 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 7.4% of 27 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 4, 2020; first granted August 18, 2016 (10 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 7.4% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 13.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- 67 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC979281
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy URG-02502
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2908256
MC Number
MC-979281
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 11, 2016
Authority First Granted
August 18, 2016
Authority Reinstated
May 4, 2020
Annual Mileage
185,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2435 Lincoln Airpark Ct, Lincoln, CA 95648
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Parminder Singh
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
67
Driver Inspections
34
Vehicle Inspections
25
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance76
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service46
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.4% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (1.9pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate13.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
16.7% of 48 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
50th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
15 of 26 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 42 inspections
Hours of Service
15 of 42 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 42 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 42 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA31
NV11
UT4
IA3
IL2
IN2
and 10 more states
Fleet & Equipment (32)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~19
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
19
Tractor
13
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR7KLKG9493 | 14 | 3 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B4FL840031 | 11 | 3 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B3FL840229 | 8 | 3 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV4KSKM3028 | 7 | 2 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDVXJSJW2285 | 6 | 2 |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4LM019186 | 5 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GU480223 | 5 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV2LSLH0633 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV2LSLH0647 | 5 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B9FL888687 | 4 | — |
Show all 32 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535FM140529 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538GM672505 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B9KL119939 | 3 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25348M389973 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD56FSFN3489 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1KSKH0451 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5JSJK2841 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXNSND0110 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5320GL007833 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626MB237103 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06239W701397 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532FU279307 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD53GSGX9648 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4NSNJ1704 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5NLMX0916 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B2JL049036 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530J2418659 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531GU615532 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532K6607324 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533FU186148 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534R2054919 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536FU221605 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (67)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2026 | UEHJ006681 | CA, CA | III | 1 | — | MULTI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDRXNSND0110 1UYVS2538GM672505 |
CA ZP64428 CA 4XE2741 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| October 5, 2026 | S190002878 | MOUNT STERLING KY | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHPDV2LSLH0633 1UYVS2535FM140529 |
CA ZP56746 CA 4XE2757 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| September 24, 2026 | NCPN008423 | CA, CA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WABASH VANS |
1M1AN4GY4LM019186 1JJV532B2JL049036 |
CA ZP64343 CA 4RL6510 |
| September 24, 2026 | UEY5003058 | CA, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHPDV4KSKM3028 1JJV532B9KL119939 |
CA ZP73949 CA 4VR2663 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| September 21, 2026 | UEY5003042 | CA, CA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WABASH VANS |
1M1AN4GY4LM019186 1JJV532B9KL119939 |
CA ZP64343 CA 4VR2663 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| September 19, 2026 | UCSG001243 | CA, CA | III | 2 | — | MICHAEL FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WABASH VANS |
1M1AN4GY4LM019186 1JJV532B9KL119939 |
CA ZP64343 CA 4VR2663 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| September 7, 2026 | 5710000964 | JEFFERSON SD | III | 2 | — | GREEN GATE FRESH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHDR7KLKG9493 1UYVS2532GU480223 |
CA ZP56833 CA 4TR5700 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 5, 2026 | 25RS000945 | WENDOVER UT | I | — | — | GREEN GATE FRESH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR4NSNJ1704 1GR1A0626MB237103 |
CA ZP97100 OK EG3088 |
| August 25, 2026 | NC7K011313 | CA, CA | I | 7 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJHPDV2LSLH0633 527SR5320GL007833 |
CA ZP56746 CA 4WE3302 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-LJN | Brakes - Loose/Missing Jam Nut | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 21, 2026 | UDRI004034 | CA, CA | III | — | — | ROADTEX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHPDV4KSKM3028 1JJV532B2JL049036 |
CA ZP73949 CA 4RL6510 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| GREEN GATE FRESH | 3 | September 7, 2026 |
| MICHAEL FOODS | 1 | September 19, 2026 |
| ROADTEX | 1 | August 21, 2026 |
| CITRUS SYSTEMS INC | 1 | August 10, 2026 |
| AMERICAN PASTEURIZATION CO | 1 | August 6, 2026 |
| NORAM COLD STORAGE | 1 | July 19, 2026 |
| SYSCO FOND DU LAC | 1 | June 27, 2026 |
| GRIMMWAY PRODUCE | 1 | June 5, 2026 |
| MIL HAVEN FOODS | 1 | May 2, 2026 |
| SYSCO | 1 | March 9, 2026 |
| JBS USA FOODS | 1 | February 4, 2026 |
| HUDSON CO | 1 | November 17, 2025 |
22 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 27, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 28, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 11, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 12, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 9, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 11, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 16, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 26, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
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