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SAFFRON TRANSPORT INC
Lodi, CA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
25.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 75% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 12.8% of 39 driver inspections — higher than 92% 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 3037543 · MC 42864
No Safety Rating
Active 1 month · first granted 2017
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-42864 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Ms Transverse Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
25.7% OOS · 106 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
25.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 75% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 12.8% of 39 driver inspections — higher than 92% 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.
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated September 15, 2026. Continuous authority: 1 month. First granted September 20, 2017 (9 yrs, 1 mo ago).
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 month since reinstatement on September 15, 2026; first granted September 20, 2017 (9 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 12.8% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 42.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 106 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC42864
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
MC042864
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
MS Transverse Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TINCA9649184
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy FLBSIC-1611-01601
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3037543
MC Number
MC-42864
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 11, 2017
Authority First Granted
September 20, 2017
Authority Reinstated
September 15, 2026
Annual Mileage
1,119,742 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
2836 Mcintosh Dr, Lodi, CA 95242
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Krishan Kumar
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceBeverages
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
106
Driver Inspections
65
Vehicle Inspections
49
Out-of-Service Violations
27
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance109
Unsafe Driving24
Hours of Service62
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.8% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.3pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate42.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (21.7pp higher)
25.7% of 70 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
75th 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
32 of 47 inspections
Unsafe Driving
13 of 69 inspections
Hours of Service
25 of 69 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 69 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 69 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2025 | CA | — | 1 | Yes | Snow · Dark - Not Lighted · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA40
NV17
UT8
AR3
IA3
WY3
and 13 more states
Fleet & Equipment (52)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~20
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~32
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
29
Tractor
20
Semi-trailer
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXNJ476390 | 8 | 2 |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1MR557041 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6NSNE5204 | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4RN646887 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0622NJ407608 | 6 | 3 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621KK145957 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD53GSHA3507 | 6 | 2 |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0RN150137 | 6 | 2 |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4RN150139 | 6 | 2 |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B6HL975451 | 5 | 2 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XGP521308 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4PJ239673 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2RN150138 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5RN626804 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622NE410034 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4PJ256892 | 4 | 3 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6PSNU8563 | 4 | — |
| 2014 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9ET469021 | 4 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0RN735929 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5RN646929 | 4 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0625KK145959 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GP520931 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GP590035 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XJ2143107 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXNJ485090 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4LR942043 | 3 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9RN637837 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3RN646931 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6RN646888 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0626NJ407613 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0626NJ407675 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621KK145943 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0625KK145945 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B8HL975497 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0JL077662 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534DU524377 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1RN646930 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0621MJ231990 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0627CB703927 | 1 | — |
| Wanc | Semi-trailer | 1JJV532B8HL97549 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6DL744884 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8SL631743 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1U4VS2535GGS61506 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYV52532GP520931 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GG561506 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GP697909 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538GP697919 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4RS117130 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9NS294220 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9PS446029 | 1 | 1 |
| Intl | Tractor | 3HSDZAPR0RN050137 | 1 | — |
| Volv | Tractor | 4N4NC9EH6RN646888 | 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 (106)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2026 | V262659486 | TX, TX | II | 6 | 2 | INDEX FRESH TEXAS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH1RN646930 3H3V532C9ET469021 |
CA ZP62776 CA 4VP1467 |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55B-B | Hydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| October 22, 2026 | 26QC000174 | ECHO UT | I | 2 | — | RITTAL LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR6NSNE5204 1UYVS253XGP521308 |
CA ZP23789 CA 4WN1604 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours | ||||||||
| October 17, 2026 | 25MU002381 | WENDOVER UT | III | — | — | VALLEY MILK LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR0RN735929 1GRAP0621KK145943 |
CA ZP23990 IL 669269ST |
| October 10, 2026 | UDRI004192 | CA, CA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH6RN646888 1JJV532D0JL077662 |
CA ZP62773 CA 4TR4430 |
| October 9, 2026 | 25BI002050 | GRANTSVILLE UT | I | 9 | — | SAN FRANCISCO BAY COFFEE COMP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR6PSNU8563 1UYVS2535GG561506 |
CA ZP23941 CA 4WR1506 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.28-WS-6 | Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| October 3, 2026 | UDRI004179 | CA, CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH6RN646888 1UYVS253XGP590032 |
CA ZP62773 CA 4WR1378 |
| September 4, 2026 | UGAU000609 | CA, CA | II | 5 | 1 | SPANISH FORK PLANT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR2RN150138 1GR1P0622NJ407608 |
CA ZP23992 TN 495097T |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 4, 2026 | UEEI006858 | CA, CA | III | — | — | REDWOOD MATERIALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH4RN646887 1JJV532D8SL631743 |
CA ZP78932 TN 626950T |
| August 31, 2026 | UEGM000578 | CA, CA | III | 2 | — | CRAWFORD FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR5RN626804 1UYVS2532GP520931 |
CA ZP23988 CA 4WR1685 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| August 24, 2026 | 4020028186 | NV, NV | II | 1 | — | RITTAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X4PJ239673 1UYVS253XGP521308 |
CA YP80516 CA 4WN1604 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER | 4 | February 23, 2026 |
| RITTAL | 3 | October 22, 2026 |
| CRAWFORD FARMS | 2 | August 31, 2026 |
| INDEX FRESH TEXAS | 1 | October 24, 2026 |
| VALLEY MILK LLC | 1 | October 17, 2026 |
| SAN FRANCISCO BAY COFFEE COMP | 1 | October 9, 2026 |
| REDWOOD MATERIALS | 1 | September 4, 2026 |
| SPANISH FORK PLANT | 1 | September 4, 2026 |
| LNS NORTH AMERICA | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| CUSTOMIZED DISTRIBUTION | 1 | April 3, 2026 |
| CENTRAL DISTRIBUTION | 1 | March 9, 2026 |
| LUNDBERG | 1 | February 5, 2026 |
47 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | Active Reinstated | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 14, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 3, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 19, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 13, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 18, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 11, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · MS Transverse Specialty Insurance Company |
| September 13, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Benchmark Specialty Insurance Company |
| October 12, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective November 11, 2026 |
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