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Freight Carrier · Bakersfield, CA

P E I

Name: P E I
Address: 3110 PATTON WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93308, US
Telephone: (661) 889-1209

3110 PATTON WAY · Bakersfield, CA 93308

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #762376
USDOT #2051219 USDOT Active

45
Power Units
68
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

P E I is a Bakersfield, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 45 truck(s) in their fleet and 68 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-762376 and their USDOT number is 2051219.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/11/2026 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name PATIALA EXPRESS INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/11/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 10,657,309 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Household Goods
U.S. Mail
Paper Products
Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Safety Record

49 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
3
Injury
11
Tow
15
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 8.58 42 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.78 39 Vehicle Maintenance 3.69 65 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.39 12

Inspection Summary

244
Total
132
Clean
112
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 116 unique codes

Critical 37

392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves2× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
391.11B3-QQualifications - Operating a CMV without proper training/experience1× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
396.3A1TTires (general)1× SW 8
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension2× OOS×2 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain4× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.122B-CPRPaper Rolls - Improper securement of paper rolls transported with eyes vertical in a sided vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed4× OOS×3 SW 5
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.5× OOS×3 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×1 SW 4
391.11B2SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Highway Traffic Sign Assessment1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BHDBAir Brake - Damaged by heat or broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48A-BSRFSBrakes - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc)1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1DSCBCenter Bearing (Carrier Bearing) Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.201A-VLRBVan/OT Trailers - Lower rail broken with complete separation in bay area1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRLRWheel/Rim - Lock or side ring damaged/improperly seated1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 11

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other9× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device5× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 47

393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss2× SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19987× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit3× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle3× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× 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 wear3× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× 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.2× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum 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
393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters1× 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 1998.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× 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
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
396.5(a)Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated1× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp8× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher5× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper5× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories3× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 20

395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time2× SW 5
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD2× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically2× SW 3
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 carrier1× SW 3
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.5× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.4× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device2× SW 1
395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual2× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)2× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids2× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.2× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

P E I
3110 PATTON WAY
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308

Mailing Address

PATIALA EXPRESS INC
PO BOX 82274
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93380

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P E I

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 116 unique codes

Critical 37

Unsafe Driving 11

Vehicle Maintenance 47

Hours of Service 20

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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