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FLIPPING IRON INC
Bakersfield, CA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
46.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 89% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3288148
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
46.2% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
46.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 89% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3288148
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 16, 2019
Annual Mileage
130,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
186 Quantico Ave Ste B, Bakersfield, CA 93307-3072
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Alise Smith
Officer 2
Theron Smith
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsFarm SuppliesGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance27
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
46.2% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
89th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
6 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 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
1
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | 1 | Yes | Other · Dusk · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA14
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
5
Truck
4
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X0MJ469243 | 5 | 3 |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZLJ0X8RJ268494 | 3 | 2 |
| 1994 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X1RR374420 | 3 | 1 |
| Brckt | Semi-trailer | 1B9US3329LB632070 | 2 | 2 |
| Brock | Semi-trailer | 1B9DS2020JB632017 | 1 | — |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 1DTP10W26EA164379 | 1 | 1 |
| Frue | Semi-trailer | 1H4P04527EJ019502 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZLK0X5HJ150245 | 1 | — |
| Pine | Semi-trailer | 1PNV452S9GKA20424 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6H4HM149279 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMML9GL226404 | 1 | — |
| Sieb | — | CA84ST11366 | 1 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | ND7X008445 | CA, CA | I | 6 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
KENWORTH LUFK |
1NKZLJ0X8RJ268494 1L01A482XG1070478 |
CA 82820R3 CA 1WK4266 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | UGIG000568 | CA, CA | II | — | — | FLIPPING IRON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CMI |
1XKZDP9X0MJ469243 12317 |
CA 9F96184 CA 1WE3607 |
| June 25, 2026 | NDOG007513 | CA, CA | I | 5 | 1 | FLIPPING IRON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FRUE |
1XKZDP9X0MJ469243 1H4P04527EJ019502 |
CA 9F96184 CA 4DM7032 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.13D2-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear reflex reflectors inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| March 24, 2026 | UHI7000928 | SR-65/SR-99, CA | II | 6 | 1 | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH PINE |
1XKZDP9X0MJ469243 1PNV452S9GKA20424 |
CA 9F96184 CA 4GM3598 |
| 393.11A1-LRLMWR | OOSLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.67C7V-F | Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| January 23, 2026 | UH6M000341 | BISHOP CHP SCALES, CA | I | 4 | 1 | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6H4HM149279 |
CA 68978W3 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| December 29, 2025 | UFGN004332 | BAKERSFIELD AREA, CA | II | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL BROCK |
3HAMMMML9GL226404 1B9DS2020JB632017 |
CA 96615E3 CA 4RE5203 |
| 2 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| October 28, 2025 | UE45001219 | I-80 AT W/B ANTELOPE SCALE, CA | II | 10 | 4 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DORS |
1XKDD49X1RR374420 1DTP10W26EA164379 |
CA 9G91290 CA 4MA9612 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8D2-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include total miles driven for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D3-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include truck or tractor and trailer unit number for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| May 21, 2025 | NCXE002950 | KEENE, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1XKDD49X1RR374420 |
CA 9G91290 |
| April 28, 2025 | UD2M002812 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER, CA | I | 9 | 3 | PRIVATE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BRCKT |
1NKZLJ0X8RJ268494 1B9US3329LB632070 |
CA 82820R3 CA 4SZ1932 |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2SLSCR | State/Local Laws - CMV safety chains | 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 | ||||||||
| March 27, 2025 | NC7C004865 | CASTAIC IF, CA | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZLJ0X8RJ268494 |
CA 82820R3 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
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