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CENTRAL AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC

4211 WATERFALL CYN DR · Bakersfield, CA 93313

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #836255
  • USDOT #2426799 USDOT Active
  • 7
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CENTRAL AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC is a Bakersfield, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-836255 and their USDOT number is 2426799.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/23/2026 · last updated May 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/23/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 498,672 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Arizona — 21 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 17 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: AZ (21), NM (17), CA (4), TX (3). Home base: Bakersfield, California.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6.71 8 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.06 11 Vehicle Maintenance 8.97 25 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 45
    Total
  • 13
    Clean
  • 32
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 57 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed3× OOS×3 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device5× SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.5× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 38

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LLighting - Lamps improper color.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19986× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 393.81Horn inoperative1× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.86A6-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 missing certification label1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.6× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
  • 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
CENTRAL AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC
4211 WATERFALL CYN DR
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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