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Freight Carrier · Fontana, CA

AKAL CARGO INC

Name: AKAL CARGO INC
Address: 5241 SAMMY HAGAR WAY, FONTANA, CA, 92336, US
Telephone: (909) 341-3543

5241 SAMMY HAGAR WAY · Fontana, CA 92336

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #2648
USDOT #2957312 USDOT Active

6
Power Units
6
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

AKAL CARGO INC is a Fontana, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 6 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-2648 and their USDOT number is 2957312.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/17/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/17/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 8,819,330 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: CA (13), AZ (2), NM (1), AL (1), OH (1), ME (1), NY (1), NE (1). Home base: Fontana, California.

Safety Record

12 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 40% 23.4% Driver 31.6% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6.66 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2.81 7 Vehicle Maintenance 8.46 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.72 3

Inspection Summary

21
Total
4
Clean
17
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 31 unique codes

Critical 13

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed3× OOS×3 SW 5
393.45A-BHBHydraulic Brake Hose bulges or swells under pressure1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× 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
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 3

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 4

392.2SLLHOSState/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service1× SW 7
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× SW 5
395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 11

393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.2× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve2× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× 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
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.70B1I-CDSLI-LT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - 25% or less ineffective on either side.1× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.67C11-FFuel - No visible fill warning marking1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

AKAL CARGO INC
5241 SAMMY HAGAR WAY
FONTANA, CA 92336

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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AKAL CARGO INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 31 unique codes

Critical 13

Unsafe Driving 3

Hours of Service 4

Vehicle Maintenance 11

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 1

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