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CKS TRANSPORT INC
Bakersfield, CA
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 8.0% of 25 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 83% 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 3100246 · MC 77060
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-77060 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Southlake Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
16.7% OOS · 74 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 8.0% of 25 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 83% 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 for 8 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 31.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 8.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- 74 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC077060
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DRNCA101166
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3100246
MC Number
MC-77060
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 21, 2018
Authority Granted
March 14, 2018
Annual Mileage
2,718,974 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
9217 Midnight Creek Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Pardeep Singh
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
74
Driver Inspections
41
Vehicle Inspections
35
Out-of-Service Violations
19
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance63
Unsafe Driving15
Hours of Service82
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate8.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate31.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (10.9pp higher)
16.7% of 48 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
51st 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
14 of 28 inspections
Unsafe Driving
10 of 47 inspections
Hours of Service
19 of 47 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 47 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 47 inspections
Crash History (8)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
8
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
8
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2026 | NE | — | — | Yes | Fog · Other · Dry |
| April 7, 2026 | OK | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 14, 2026 | KS | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| January 6, 2026 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| June 13, 2025 | MO | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Wet |
| May 4, 2025 | CA | — | 1 | Yes | Severe Crosswinds · Daylight · Wet |
| January 6, 2025 | VA | — | — | Yes | Snow · Dark - Not Lighted · Snow |
| November 4, 2024 | MO | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA13
NM12
AZ9
IN7
AR6
TX4
and 8 more states
Fleet & Equipment (56)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~20
of 20 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~36
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
35
Tractor
17
Not Applicable
3
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY1RM047990 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7NSNC5110 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXNSNC5117 | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8NSNC5116 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9NSNC5111 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1RN655451 | 5 | 3 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0621LW157408 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0621MW228334 | 4 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625TW800990 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B3LL174856 | 4 | 2 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0NSNC5109 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4NSNC5114 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7LSLG6134 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A062XPW502733 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3RJ381580 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6RJ386109 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620LW204895 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622NW401697 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625NW401726 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627NW401727 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629NW401728 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A062XMW228333 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY2RM047996 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537K2457220 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4RJ386111 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7RJ381582 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6NSNC5115 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH8TN717910 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323NL025238 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622LW204896 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623LW157409 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0624NW401734 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625TW800987 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626LW149949 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627NW401730 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627TW800098 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627TW800988 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628NW401736 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629KW135624 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629LW204894 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629NW401731 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A062XLW157410 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A062XTB732306 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0620HW704773 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627JW101258 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane | Semi-trailer | 1GRSA0629KW135624 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B2GL913916 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY5RM047992 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532N2519434 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535L2827503 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537GU688601 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR4HSGP5435 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH8TN717924 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0RN653173 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5327NL025226 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5329NL025227 | 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 (74)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | 4290450165 | I-80, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR9NSNC5111 1GR1A0625TW800987 |
CA ZP22367 CA 4WW5411 |
| September 15, 2026 | N8I6001625 | CA, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
MACK |
1M1AN4GY1RM047990 |
CA ZP56956 |
| September 15, 2026 | N8I6001624 | CA, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR7NSNC5110 |
CA ZP34818 |
| September 15, 2026 | N8I6001623 | CA, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR7LSLG6134 |
CA XP75670 |
| September 15, 2026 | N8I6001622 | CA, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYD49X7RJ381582 |
CA ZP56926 |
| September 15, 2026 | N8I6001621 | CA, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
MACK |
1M1AN4GY5RM047992 |
CA ZP56958 |
| September 15, 2026 | N8I6001620 | CA, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4BC9EH8TN717910 |
CA ZP85320 |
| September 8, 2026 | 5600000941 | ALMA AR | III | 2 | 1 | DRISCOLL'S | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR7NSNC5110 1GR1A0625TW800990 |
CA ZP34818 CA 4WW5414 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| August 23, 2026 | UCLA002406 | CA, CA | II | 7 | — | PROVIDENCE SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4BC9EH8TN717924 1JJV532B3LL174856 |
CA ZP85318 CA 4TE6491 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 395.8A1IIIB-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form not in specified grid form and/or in duplicate for each 24 hour period. Date | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8D11-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8C-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include city/state/village/location for every change of duty status in each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8I-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to submit record(s) of duty status to the motor carrier within 13 days | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| August 10, 2026 | HP01330355 | KS, KS | II | 1 | 1 | TAYLOR FARMS RETAIL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4BC9EH8TN717910 1GR1A0621LW157408 |
CA ZP85320 CA 4ST6588 |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WONDERFUL CITRUS | 3 | July 4, 2026 |
| PRAIRIE STAR FARMS | 3 | November 19, 2025 |
| GEM PACK BERRIES | 3 | June 20, 2025 |
| MOLSON COORS | 2 | June 5, 2026 |
| VEG FRESH FARMS | 2 | October 14, 2025 |
| DRISCOLL'S | 1 | September 8, 2026 |
| PROVIDENCE SOLUTIONS | 1 | August 23, 2026 |
| TAYLOR FARMS RETAIL | 1 | August 10, 2026 |
| MCCORMICK & COMPANY | 1 | May 6, 2026 |
| SUN PACIFIC | 1 | April 16, 2026 |
| TRADER JOES KENTUCKY | 1 | April 15, 2026 |
| ELLSWORTH COOPERATIVE CREAMERY | 1 | April 1, 2026 |
39 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 9, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 6, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 8, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 31, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 29, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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