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NIGHT HAWK TRANS INC
Bakersfield, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3914987 · MC 1446355
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1446355 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
22.2% OOS · 19 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 30.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1446355
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
MS Transverse Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TSMDXCA-0010993-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3914987
MC Number
MC-1446355
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 11, 2022
Authority Granted
September 8, 2022
Annual Mileage
411,477 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
903 Brookline Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93314
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Balwinder Singh
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
22.2% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
18 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
30.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 57th 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
19
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
11
Total OOS Orders
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate30.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (9.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (19)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR2MLMF7521 | 0 | Clean |
| June 21, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJHHDR2MLMF7521 | 0 | Clean |
| April 28, 2026 | NV | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR7MSMF6319 | 2 | Passed |
| April 24, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR2MLMF7521 | 2 | Passed |
| March 19, 2026 | NV | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR7MSMF6319 | 1 | Passed |
| March 6, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR2MLMF7521 | 6 | Passed |
| March 2, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR7MSMF6319 | 2 | Passed |
| February 13, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR2MLMF7521 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| January 23, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR2MLMF7521 | 7 | Passed |
| January 13, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR7MSMF6319 | 1 | Passed |
| November 21, 2025 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR7MSMF6319 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| November 17, 2025 | NV | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR7MSMF6319 | 1 | 1 OOS |
Showing 12 of 19 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
8 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| November 21, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | False report of drivers record of duty status | 7 | Out of service |
| February 13, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged | 7 | Out of service |
| November 17, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 6 | Out of service |
| October 19, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| April 3, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | 4 | Out of service |
| April 3, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| January 13, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | 10 | Cited |
| March 2, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | 10 | Cited |
| March 2, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| April 28, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Cited |
| March 6, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Cited |
| March 6, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| January 23, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| March 6, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Steering Mechanism | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 6 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 33 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA8
NV4
IL2
MI2
NE2
UT1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR2MLMF7521 | 12 | 2 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536H2941002 | 9 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GM410991 | 7 | 2 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7MSMF6319 | 7 | 2 |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06299W702716 | 1 | — |
| Util | — | 1UYVS2536H294100 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537J6245618 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 28, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 1, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 8, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 8, 2022 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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1906 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91506
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