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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 27, 2026
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POUNDS TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1175944 · MC832456 · EIN 30-0007050 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
8712 SMITH ROAD, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93307
(661) 366-7618 · KEITH POUNDS
83
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 9.5% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
33 / 18
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
56 / 619
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy ZACAT7003305 · eff 10/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate9.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance449 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance86 pts
Unsafe Driving66 pts
Other30 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 48 |
| 393.47A-BSF | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 |
Most inspected states
CA52
AZ2
ID1
CO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.54 | 2.30 | ≈29–36% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.30 | 1.11 | ≈79–86% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.24 | 0.27 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.13 | 5.23 | ≈64–68% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.10 | 0.11 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-22 · 1 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 49% · False log / RODS 37% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 14%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Kern County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Kern County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 64% · Other 23% · Following / lane / reckless 14%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 36% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 30% (4 OOS) · Suspension / axle 15% (2 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 35 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 9 violations, 3 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Other5 viol · 56%
392.2-SLLSR ×5
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 3 OOS · 33%
393.47A-BSF ×2, 393.207F-SDAS
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.848).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 11%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.905).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×5, 393.47A-BSF ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 79 vehicles seen in inspections
52 trailer16 truck8 incomplete vehicle3 other
Company profile
Officer
KEITH POUNDS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
18
Registered since
2003-10-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
02/24/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.3M mi reported (2025)
10/01/2025 — Insurance filed — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT7003305
10/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT7003304
10/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT7003300
01/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy FPKBAN7800709629
07/23/2013 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
07/23/2013 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
10/14/2003 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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