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CENTRAL VALLEY TRANSPORT

8712 SMITH ROAD · Bakersfield, CA 93307

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  • MC #832456
  • USDOT #1175944 USDOT Active
  • 33
    Power Units
  • 18
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CENTRAL VALLEY TRANSPORT is a Bakersfield, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 33 truck(s) in their fleet and 18 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-832456 and their USDOT number is 1175944.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/24/2026 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name POUNDS TRANSPORT INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/24/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,339,334 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Exempt for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Fresh Produce
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 50 inspections (past 24 months) California — 50 inspections (past 24 months) California — 50 inspections (past 24 months) California — 50 inspections (past 24 months) California — 50 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Colorado — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: CA (50), AZ (2), ID (1), CO (1). Home base: Bakersfield, California.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.17 8 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.54 7 Vehicle Maintenance 4.63 18 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.27 1

Inspection Summary

  • 54
    Total
  • 30
    Clean
  • 24
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 46 unique codes

Critical 13

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.47B-BMBCBD-SADrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 177.817A-HMSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.7A-UOCUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 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 5

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector3× SW 5
  • 392.71(a)Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 21

  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.43B-BATVBrake - Air, towing vehicle unable to actuate trailer parking/emergency brakes manually2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19932× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSCBBPDriveline/Driveshaft - More than 1/2 inch (12.7mm) vertical movement (with hand pressure only) of the shaft in the center bearing carrier.1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (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 Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 392.2SLLHOSState/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service1× SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier2× SW 3

Hazardous Materials 1

  • 172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
CENTRAL VALLEY TRANSPORT
8712 SMITH ROAD
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Same legal or DBA name 1

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