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SAFFRON TRANS INC
Clovis, CA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
34.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 10.5% of 19 driver inspections — higher than 78% 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 3350909 · MC 1071297
No Safety Rating
Active 2 months · first granted 2019
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1071297 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Southlake Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
34.4% OOS · 45 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
34.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 10.5% of 19 driver inspections — higher than 78% 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 August 25, 2026 following an involuntary suspension effective August 14, 2026. Continuous authority: 2 months. First granted November 18, 2019 (6 yrs, 11 mo ago).
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 2 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 months since reinstatement on August 25, 2026; first granted November 18, 2019 (6 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 10.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 45 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1071297
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Southlake Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TMA91001430
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3350909
MC Number
MC-1071297
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 25, 2019
Authority First Granted
November 18, 2019
Authority Reinstated
August 25, 2026
Annual Mileage
784,232 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
3914 Keats Ave, Clovis, CA 93619
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Harkanwar Singh
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
45
Driver Inspections
29
Vehicle Inspections
32
Out-of-Service Violations
24
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance72
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service38
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate10.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (5.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.8pp higher)
34.4% of 32 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
88th 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
17 of 25 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 33 inspections
Hours of Service
9 of 33 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 33 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 33 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | MO | 1 | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| September 28, 2025 | NV | — | — | 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
CA21
AZ4
MO3
IN2
NV2
IA1
and 6 more states
Fleet & Equipment (30)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~24
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
22
Tractor
6
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1LSLR9294 | 10 | 4 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2NSNB9506 | 8 | 2 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9KSKB6041 | 7 | 5 |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6NN317845 | 7 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3MSMF3711 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5FL877347 | 4 | — |
| 2026 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8TL679129 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320KBA15808 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6DL753861 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535M7383589 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 30 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0PS065086 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321MBA47086 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321RBB49592 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324RBB39624 | 1 | — |
| Stou | Semi-trailer | 1DW1A532GKBA2634 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P062XPJ451083 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0625GE700061 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0HL985006 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2NL352082 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3TL679118 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4EL831992 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6DL753858 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8FL881215 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532M7412045 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR1HSHT2268 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3FT070297 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8DT183837 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXGT070332 | 1 | 1 |
| Hytr | Semi-trailer | 3H3V532KPS065088 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329KM907524 | 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 (45)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | 3280001783 | BROOKVILLE OH | II | 2 | — | SKECHERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH6NN317845 1UYVS2532M7412045 |
CA ZP83123 CA 4XH5888 |
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| March 9, 2026 | NCXE003719 | KEENE, CA | I | 1 | 1 | ASPIRE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR9KSKB6041 1JJV532D8TL679129 |
CA XP94904 CA 4WY6783 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| February 19, 2026 | W157001103 | BOONVILLE MO | I | 35 | 1 | PROFESSIONAL DISPOSABLES INT'L | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR2NSNB9506 1JJV532D2NL352082 |
CA YP43250 CA 4UB2012 |
| 393.209C-STSCL | OOSSteering - Steering column has looseness in the u-bolt or positioning part | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHLMWR | OOSLighting - Headlamps - Both missing when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.82-SM | Speedometer - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.84-FL | Floor - Inadequate floor condition | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.93B-SBA | Seatbelts - Trucks and truck-tractors not equipped/defective | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.28-WS-6 | Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.76A-SB | Sleeper Berth - Does not meet dimensional requirements | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.61-WD | Windows - Missing side window(s) in driver compartment | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60B | Windshield - Missing | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.203D-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab seat not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| December 10, 2025 | NEQ1003024 | RAINBOW IF S.B, CA | I | — | — | WESTERN FIBER CO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR3MSMF3711 1JJV532D8TL679129 |
CA ZP60754 CA 4WY6783 |
| December 10, 2025 | 000P13NDHR | 28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA, IA | III | 5 | 1 | CONAGRA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR9KSKB6041 1JJV532D6DL753858 |
CA XP94904 CA 4SU9240 |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | General Securement | ||||||||
| 395.8F12 | Driver failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period | |||||||||
| 395.8F12 | Driver failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period | |||||||||
| 393.60E-WS | Windshield - Obstructed | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| December 6, 2025 | W124002533 | MAYVIEW MO | I | 6 | 1 | SKETCHERS USA, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR9KSKB6041 1JJV532D3TL679118 |
CA XP94904 ME 5564909 |
| 393.47A-BRC | OOSBrake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| November 7, 2025 | NEZA002518 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | I | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH6NN317845 1JJV532D5FL877347 |
CA ZP60755 ME 2721297 |
| October 20, 2025 | UFU4001605 | KEENE SCALES, CA | II | — | — | TALLGRASS FREIGHT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH6NN317845 1JJV532D8TL679129 |
CA ZP60755 CA 4WY6783 |
| October 6, 2025 | 1229002544 | YUMA AZ, US | II | — | — | SAMSUNG ELECTRONIC AMERICA INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR2NSNB9506 1JJV532D8TL679129 |
CA YP43250 CA 4WY6783 |
| September 28, 2025 | 7165029206 | NV, NV | II | 8 | 3 | TESLA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR1LSLR9294 1DW1A5321RBB49592 |
CA YP95086 IN PD21068 |
| 396.7A-UOC | OOSUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 383.95A-LCDL | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 383.95A-LCDL | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TESLA | 6 | September 28, 2025 |
| SKECHERS | 3 | June 25, 2026 |
| CONAGRA | 2 | December 10, 2025 |
| DCI HOLLOW METAL | 2 | August 31, 2025 |
| ASPIRE | 1 | March 9, 2026 |
| PROFESSIONAL DISPOSABLES INT'L | 1 | February 19, 2026 |
| WESTERN FIBER CO INC | 1 | December 10, 2025 |
| SKETCHERS USA, INC | 1 | December 6, 2025 |
| TALLGRASS FREIGHT | 1 | October 20, 2025 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONIC AMERICA INC | 1 | October 6, 2025 |
| D.D BEANS & SONS | 1 | September 16, 2025 |
| JELDWEN WINDOWS & DOORS | 1 | July 28, 2025 |
10 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Active Reinstated | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 1, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| November 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 11, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 6, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 11, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 7, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Southlake Specialty Insurance Company |
| August 20, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Southlake Specialty Insurance Company |
| August 14, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Southlake Specialty Insurance Company |
| August 10, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Southlake Specialty Insurance Company |
| October 8, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective November 7, 2026 |
| July 15, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective August 14, 2026 |
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