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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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KATO FREIGHTLINES LLC
USDOT 4134294 · MC1583759 · EIN 92-3997899 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1233 MESSINA PLACE, POMONA, CA, 91766
(840) 837-7871 · KAMAL JONEJA
83
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 10% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
5 / 5
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
31 / 270
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy DRNCA100625 · eff 02/06/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate10% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance213 pts
Unsafe Driving41 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance31 pts
Other20 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.207B-AALPME | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.45B2PC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
CA9
AZ6
NM5
TX3
MD2
AL1
TN1
IA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7.95 | 8.15 | ≈69–76% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.04 | 1.07 | ≈73–80% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.76 | 7.77 | ≈87–91% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-04-30. “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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 68% · Following / lane / reckless 32%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 33 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Log / ELD device 55% · False log / RODS 45% (1 OOS)
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 36% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 30% · Other 11% (1 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 39 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2024 | GULFPORT, MS | ✓ |
Equipment — 33 vehicles seen in inspections
26 trailer7 truck
Company profile
Officer
KAMAL JONEJA
Recordable crash rate
1 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
5
Registered since
2023-09-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 22 carriers
Shares identifiers with 22 carriers (22 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLORIDA BEAUTY EXPRESS INC | 1097043 | 9 VINs | strong |
| TEMPEST TRANSPORTATION INC | 1416745 | 6 VINs | strong |
| TWO7 TRANS INC | 4289087 | 4 VINs | strong |
| JOSAN TRANS INC | 3873947 | 3 VINs | strong |
| PRO TEC INC | 2596782 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/25/2026 — Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 2-CWS-CA-19-S0379525-00
02/06/2026 — Insurance filed — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DRNCA100625
02/06/2026 — Insurance replaced — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 2-CWS-CA-19-S0379525-00
01/29/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/09/2026)
01/17/2026 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA81003261
12/22/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/21/2026)
08/07/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2024)
01/17/2025 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA71004534
12/23/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/21/2025)
10/03/2024 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA71004534
09/18/2024 — Insurance replaced — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA71004534
09/06/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/19/2024)
02/26/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
10/30/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
09/20/2023 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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