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BT TRANS INC
DBA: Alpha One
Merced, CA
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Review recommended
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3173992 · MC 120994
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-120994 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
37.5% OOS · 24 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
37.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 42.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC120994
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 2-CWH-CA-19-S0345014-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3173992
MC Number
MC-120994
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 15, 2018
Authority Granted
September 20, 2018
Annual Mileage
273,840 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
387 Albert Drive, Merced, CA 95341
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tarinder Singh
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
37.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
16 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
42.9%
Driver OOS Rate
25.0%
Ranks in the 80th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
10
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service15
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (22.2pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (24)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2026 | NC3Q002838 | CA, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBD49X7LD264865 |
CA ZP66757 |
| August 7, 2026 | NC3Q002839 | CA, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR7LSKW9245 |
CA ZP66831 |
| April 30, 2026 | 0676200621 | KINGMAN AZ | II | 6 | 1 | SUN PACIFIC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1XPBD49X7LD264865 LJRR53263A6000738 |
CA ZP66757 CA 4LT7886 |
| 393.9A-LHLIWR | OOSLighting - Headlamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| April 26, 2026 | V262333067 | US 83 AND FM 506, TX | II | 7 | — | CIRULI BROTHERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR7LSKW9245 1JJV532B6KL119882 |
CA ZP66831 CA 4XB6623 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HLOW | Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| January 22, 2026 | CV44704487 | LONDON, KY | II | 2 | 1 | ANHEUSER BUSCH LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR7LSKW9245 1UYVS253XFU182730 |
CA ZP66831 CA 4WR4266 |
| 392.2-SLL | OOSState/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| July 11, 2025 | 4243850177 | I-74 EB, IL | III | — | — | TAYLOR FARMS RETAIL SALINAS | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR8PSNL0839 |
CA ZP40720 |
| June 19, 2025 | NC3Q002400 | 1000 EAST CHILDS AVE, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR8PSNL0839 1UYVS2536N2508923 |
CA ZP40720 CA 4TT6844 |
| June 19, 2025 | NC3Q002399 | 1000 EAST CHILDS AVE, CA | V | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EH1KN213811 |
CA ZP66210 |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 5, 2025 | I3G1280037 | MOUNT JULIET TN | III | 2 | 1 | SKF | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR8PSNL0839 1JJV532D9CL640260 |
CA ZP40720 CA 4WF4156 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| November 15, 2024 | NC43008875 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBD49X7LD264865 |
CA ZP40719 |
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 14 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 14 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 14 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 14 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | CA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA11
IL2
AZ1
KY1
LA1
ND1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
12
Tractor
6
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7LD264865 | 5 | 2 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7LSKW9245 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8PSNL0839 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1KN010894 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8NSNC3379 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628LK180322 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0625KB102108 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B6KL119882 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9CL640260 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536N2508923 | 1 | — |
Show all 18 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XFU182730 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0MT733158 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4LR445591 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXLR443604 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1KN213811 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5323KT913167 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5325NT206053 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Dry Van · 53 ft | LJRR53263A6000738 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 28, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 9, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 7, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 5, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 4, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 6, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 10, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 20, 2018 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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