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Freight Carrier · Bakersfield, CA

K P S TRANS INC

Name: K P S TRANS INC
Address: 6512 CHESTNUT WOOD DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93313, US
Telephone: (661) 444-7413

6512 CHESTNUT WOOD DR · Bakersfield, CA 93313

Authorized: Property

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MC #31819
USDOT #3016184 USDOT Active

3
Power Units
3
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

K P S TRANS INC is a Bakersfield, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-31819 and their USDOT number is 3016184.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/26/2026 · last updated Jun 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 03/26/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 284,962 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Meat
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Bakersfield, California. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Jun 8, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 12.28 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.66 5 Vehicle Maintenance 4.66 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.85 2

Inspection Summary

16
Total
5
Clean
11
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 5

393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× OOS×2 SW 7
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 6

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
392.60(a)Unauthorized passenger on board CMV1× SW 1

Hours of Service 3

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 8

393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.86A3-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 improper height1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

K P S TRANS INC
6512 CHESTNUT WOOD DR
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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