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BAINS LOGISTIC INC
Castaic, CA
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Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2926529 · MC 987651
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-987651 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated May 4, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC987651
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP61651A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2926529
MC Number
MC-987651
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
March 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 7, 2016
Authority Reinstated
May 4, 2026
Annual Mileage
129,429 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
31778 Camino Arena, Castaic, CA 91384
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Gurpreet Singh Bains
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2025 | UT | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH7HN984380 | 0 | Clean |
| October 24, 2025 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH7HN984380 | 2 | Passed |
| April 7, 2025 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH7HN984380 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| December 6, 2024 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH7HN984380 | 2 | Passed |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 6 | Out of service |
| December 6, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Battery - Not protected | 3 | Cited |
| October 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 2 | Cited |
| October 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | Cited |
| December 6, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ2
NM1
UT1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7HN984380 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531GU580801 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535N2438508 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539M2208162 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2534P8901605 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 19, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 28, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 15, 2018 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 10, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
| September 10, 2018 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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