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SARS INC

Tucson, AZ

CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
See all 4 flags (2 high-priority, 2 caution) ↓
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority  ·  DOT 531374 · MC 278502
Active Broker (Inactive) Satisfactory Active 8 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 1995
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
—
Vehicle OOS
—
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
No Active Authority
MC-278502 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
1 inspection on record
Flags · 4
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
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.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.

Broker Authority

Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC278502
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
8 yrs, 5 mo
Revocation Filings
5
Vetting notes
  • Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
  • No active insurance filing found on record
  • FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
  • 1 FMCSA inspection on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC278502
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Inactive

Required Filings

Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
531374
MC Number
MC-278502
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 26, 1993
Authority First Granted
January 6, 1995
Authority Reinstated
May 16, 2018
Annual Mileage
80,000 mi (2022)

Contact Information

Address
1955 W Lucero Road, Tucson, AZ 85737
Owner / Officer
Kent Bauman

Cargo Types

Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
3

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Inspection Trend by Year

2024
1 insp · 3 OOS

Fleet & Operating Areas

Observed roadside activity and equipment

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ1

Fleet & Equipment (2)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Tractor-Trailer Power units Class 8
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
Boyd E.g. Semi-trailer 1B9CS4525VP275460 1 1
2005 Peterbilt 379 Truck · Class 8 1NP5LB9X55D845475 1 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 (1)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
August 8, 2024 1042700228 BENSON AZ II 5 3 MONTWAY AUTO
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
BOYD, E.G.
1NP5LB9X55D845475
1B9CS4525VP275460
AZ AJ29977
ME 234112G
395.3A3I-HOSPDIT OOSHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time Hours
392.4A-DOSP OOSDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. Drugs
392.5A3-IDUI OOSIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol con Alcohol Possession
392.2-SLLSR State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
392.2-HOS HOS (Local Law) - State/local hour of service violation. Hours

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.

ShipperInspectionsMost recent
MONTWAY AUTO 1 August 8, 2024

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
November 24, 2025REVOKEDCommon Carrier
October 27, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
October 20, 2023INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
August 13, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
July 23, 2020INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
August 19, 2019REVOKEDProperty Broker
May 16, 2018REINSTATEDProperty Broker
November 1, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
October 20, 2016INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
August 19, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
October 22, 2025CONTRACTOn Record
October 30, 2012CONTRACTOn Record
August 13, 2007BROKEROn Record
BROKEROn Record
BROKEROn Record

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