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KATO FREIGHTLINES LLC
Pomona, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4134294 · MC 1583759
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1583759 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
25.8% OOS · 33 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
25.8% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 76% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 29.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 33 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1583759
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DRNCA100625
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4134294
MC Number
MC-1583759
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
August 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 20, 2023
Authority Granted
February 26, 2024
Annual Mileage
331,863 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1233 Messina Place, Pomona, CA 91766
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kamal Joneja
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
25.8% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
31 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
21.7%
Driver OOS Rate
7.7%
Ranks in the 76th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
33
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
24
Total OOS Orders
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance42
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service17
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate21.4% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (15.9pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate29.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (8.5pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (33)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | AL | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDRXLSLP9643 | 0 | Clean |
| November 13, 2025 | MD | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR3LSLK0658 | 0 | Clean |
| November 11, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HSDZAPR5MN272176 | 0 | Clean |
| November 10, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR3LSLK0658 | 2 | Passed |
| November 8, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | ITNL · 3HSDZAPR1MN272174 | 5 | Passed |
| October 24, 2025 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR3LSLK0658 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| October 3, 2025 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR3LSLK0658 | 0 | Clean |
| September 21, 2025 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZAPR5MN272176 | 3 | Passed |
| September 14, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDRXLSLP9643 | 1 | Passed |
| August 29, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR3LSLK0658 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| July 17, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR9NSMH9036 | 1 | Passed |
| July 12, 2025 | TN | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR3LSLK0658 | 2 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 33 inspection records
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 30, 2024 | MS | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA9
NM7
AZ6
TX3
MD2
AL1
and 5 more states
Fleet & Equipment (33)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~26
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
26
Tractor
7
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3LSLK0658 | 11 | 2 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9NSMH9036 | 9 | 2 |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5MN272176 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXLSLP9643 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1NS018226 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5NSMH9034 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8LSLK1353 | 2 | — |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1MN272174 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5326MM101262 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5325HM700248 | 2 | 2 |
Show all 33 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623MK233302 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0623NT326184 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621EW704664 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0622HE700018 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0625FW704040 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0628HE700041 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2GL887187 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6EL792368 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8LL168908 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXDL758884 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530EP012602 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538L3026736 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Atro | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3ELA6RX21NG000651 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8PS066017 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8PS066048 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323KM017243 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR532XGM008840 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5320KM904379 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323HM700247 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323HM700250 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5325PT308438 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5327HM700249 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5327HM700252 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 21, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 19, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 26, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 30, 2023 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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