FMCSA Carrier Profile
PANTHER FREIGHT INC
Bakersfield, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
3 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 2 caution
FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 4091283 · MC 1558626
Inactive
No Safety Rating
Active 4 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1558626 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated April 13, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Inactive Carrier Status
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No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Vetting notes
- Not currently active with FMCSA
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1558626
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy STB03356
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4091283
MC Number
MC-1558626
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
March 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 15, 2023
Authority Reinstated
April 13, 2026
Annual Mileage
115,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2717 Mercedes Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93313
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lakhwinder Singh
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2025 | MO | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLD58FSGK2487 | 4 | Passed |
| September 23, 2024 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGLD58FSGK2487 | 2 | 1 OOS |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA1
MO1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD58FSGK2487 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0620HB703629 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535J2244619 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 10, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 24, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 26, 2023 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 9, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
| February 18, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 6, 2026.
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