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PISTON TRANSPORT INC
Stockton, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3234479 · MC 1014728
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1014728 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Southlake Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
18.6% OOS · 52 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 21.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 52 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1014728
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Southlake Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DRNCA102369
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TMA81004883
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3234479
MC Number
MC-1014728
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 17, 2019
Authority Granted
April 25, 2019
Annual Mileage
906,224 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1014 S Wilson Way, Stockton, CA 95205
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Partap Singh
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
52
Driver Inspections
33
Vehicle Inspections
36
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance67
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate21.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.2pp higher)
18.6% of 43 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
57th 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
22 of 32 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 43 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 43 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 43 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2025 | UT | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA23
AZ4
NV3
PA3
IL2
NJ2
and 12 more states
Fleet & Equipment (41)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~29
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
26
Tractor
12
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD48X7FD247263 | 8 | 3 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6KSKK0259 | 8 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B2JL067990 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD62ESFR8386 | 6 | 2 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD56FSGD5783 | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2GN966304 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5KN897584 | 4 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W35L962994 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X1KD364251 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5KSKD3385 | 3 | — |
Show all 41 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6GN934651 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B7CL413194 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W82L776802 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328PT308403 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XMT109798 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326LBA40780 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622LW156638 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0624LK172797 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625PK436177 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627SD627483 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B4GL894124 | 1 | — |
| Waba | Semi-trailer | 1JJV532D0SL537961 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1RL379358 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W07L007704 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W86L950213 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536M3107316 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538EU950106 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XAU804610 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X8KD466940 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD58GSGX4400 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR0JSJD2677 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2KT953589 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3KT709935 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6JR457142 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8LT384085 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9KT709213 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5PJ113249 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8RS025096 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5324MT108646 | 1 | 1 |
| Frueh | — | FRV744850 | 1 | — |
| Vang | Semi-trailer | V8VC5327PT308392 | 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 (52)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2026 | LARNS02186 | SLIDELL LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH6GN93465 1JJV532B7CL413194 |
CA ZP66425 CA 4WV8501 |
| July 14, 2026 | 1748002339 | LAREDO TX, US | II | 1 | — | PISTON TRANSPORT INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR6KSKK0259 1JJV532B2JL067990 |
CA ZP62309 CA 4RF6441 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | 25MU002158 | WENDOVER UT | III | — | — | LAS POSITAS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHHDR5KSKD3385 5V8VC532XMT109798 |
CA ZP62346 ME 5144390 |
| April 29, 2026 | NFIA001547 | CA, CA | I | — | — | ARIZONA BEV | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBDP9X8KD466940 1UYVS253XAU804610 |
CA ZP62375 CA 4WV8502 |
| April 17, 2026 | UFE6003233 | NEWHALL RANCH ROAD @ RYE CANYO, CA | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD48X7FD247263 1JJV532B2JL067990 |
CA YP49061 CA 4RF6441 |
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 19, 2026 | HP02071175 | KS, KS | II | 3 | — | LAS POSITAS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHHDR5KSKD3385 1JJV532W35L962994 |
CA ZP62346 CA 4RW3241 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| March 17, 2026 | SPQPI02812 | NJ, NJ | II | 1 | — | WONDERFUL CITRUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD48X7FD247263 1JJV532B2JL067990 |
CA YP49061 CA 4RF6441 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 10, 2026 | 7251001148 | PARKS AZ | II | 11 | — | CHALLENGE MANUFACTURING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH |
4V4NC9EH5KN897584 1JJV532W86L950213 |
CA YP37793 CA 4WV8513 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9B-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 3, 2026 | 4243840211 | I-80, IL | III | — | — | SLOPESIDE SYRUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD48X7FD247263 1JJV532B7CL413194 |
CA YP49061 CA 4WV8501 |
| January 9, 2026 | SPRXI02015 | NJ, NJ | III | — | — | INTERNATIONAL FOODSOURCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD48X7FD247263 1UYVS2538EU950106 |
CA YP49061 OK BH3639 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON | 10 | August 1, 2025 |
| LAS POSITAS | 2 | May 28, 2026 |
| WONDERFUL CITRUS | 2 | March 17, 2026 |
| USPS | 2 | November 15, 2024 |
| ARIZONA BEV | 1 | April 29, 2026 |
| CHALLENGE MANUFACTURING | 1 | March 10, 2026 |
| SLOPESIDE SYRUP | 1 | February 3, 2026 |
| INTERNATIONAL FOODSOURCE | 1 | January 9, 2026 |
| LIPMAN | 1 | December 16, 2025 |
| SATAKE | 1 | October 15, 2025 |
| DUNCAN | 1 | September 4, 2025 |
| BOHREN'S MOVING | 1 | July 15, 2025 |
9 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 20, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 20, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 19, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 20, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 1, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 21, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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3500 S PHILLIPS AVE STE 243, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105-6863
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