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DAYNIGHT CARRIER INC
Bakersfield, CA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
38.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 33.3% of 9 driver inspections — higher than 90% 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 4331462 · MC 1691222
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1691222 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Ascot Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
38.5% OOS · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
38.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 33.3% of 9 driver inspections — higher than 90% 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.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1691222
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy ASC-4024629-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4331462
MC Number
MC-1691222
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 5, 2024
Authority Granted
January 2, 2025
Annual Mileage
163,710 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
5010 Gleaming Gem Way, Bakersfield, CA 93313
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kulwant Singh
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance33
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service38
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
38.5% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
81st 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
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
5 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA3
MO2
NM2
AR1
AZ1
CO1
and 3 more states
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 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
6
Tractor
6
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535K2655813 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR7LLLW7817 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1LSLH2415 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0620KW153249 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B8JL048957 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534GU399420 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535FU233907 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3KSKF3389 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7LSKZ7479 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXMSLX5755 | 2 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530GU539804 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1MSMC9567 | 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 (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2026 | 0309Q72TVP | NM, NM | II | — | — | BONIPAK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR3KSKF3389 1UYVS2535FU233907 |
CA ZP93187 CA 4NG4659 |
| September 1, 2026 | I01R102518 | STANTON TN | II | 3 | 2 | SAGE V FOODS, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJHHDR1MSMC9567 527SR5322FL004091 |
CA ZP78094 CA 4WM2574 |
| 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-LCDLR | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 31, 2026 | 0676200909 | KINGMAN AZ | II | 24 | 1 | BERRY FRESH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDR7LLLW7817 1GRAA0626JW123302 |
CA ZP68215 CA 4XN6333 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | General Securement | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | 1041830096 | LIMON CO | III | 3 | 1 | MIAMI VALLEY STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR7LSKZ7479 1UYVS2534GU399420 |
CA ZP93151 CA 4VN7205 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | OOSHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTR | State/Local Laws - Truck restriction | |||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | 7527000417 | PHOENIX AZ | II | 19 | 2 | DORADA FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1LSLH2415 1UYVS2535FU233907 |
CA ZP97647 CA 4NG4659 |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 23, 2026 | 5011230089 | I 70EB, IL | III | — | — | DRISCOLLS - KROGER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR3KSKF3389 1UYVS2535K2655813 |
CA ZP93187 CA 4XL4726 |
| June 17, 2026 | 8360000596 | VAN BUREN AR | III | 1 | — | PECO FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR3KSKF3389 1UYVS2535K2655813 |
CA ZP93187 CA 4XL4726 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| June 2, 2026 | UE2I010100 | CA, CA | I | 4 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDRXMSLX5755 1JJV532B8JL048957 |
CA ZP97611 CA 4RH6367 |
| 395.8D5-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include driver signature/certification for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D11-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| May 9, 2026 | UD8G000938 | CA, CA | II | 3 | 2 | DAYNIGHT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDRXMSLX5755 1GRAA0620KW153249 |
CA ZP97611 CA 4XL4725 |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged | Suspension | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | 2302Q3364H | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | TYSON FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1MSMC9567 1UYVS2534GU399420 |
CA ZP78094 CA 4VN7250 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BONIPAK | 1 | September 11, 2026 |
| SAGE V FOODS, LLC | 1 | September 1, 2026 |
| BERRY FRESH | 1 | August 31, 2026 |
| MIAMI VALLEY STEEL | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| DORADA FOODS | 1 | June 30, 2026 |
| DRISCOLLS - KROGER | 1 | June 23, 2026 |
| PECO FOODS | 1 | June 17, 2026 |
| TYSON FOODS | 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| BLAZER WILKINSON GEE LLC | 1 | April 19, 2026 |
| ST FRANCIS COOLING CO | 1 | April 8, 2026 |
| DRISCOLL'S | 1 | July 27, 2025 |
| GRIMMWAY FARMS | 1 | July 18, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 30, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 3, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 2, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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