Freight Carrier · Pomona, CA

KATO FREIGHTLINES LLC

1233 MESSINA PLACE · Pomona, CA 91766

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1583759
  • USDOT #4134294 USDOT Active
  • 5
    Power Units
  • 5
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

KATO FREIGHTLINES LLC is a Pomona, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1583759 and their USDOT number is 4134294.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/07/2025 · last updated Jun 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/07/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 331,863 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: CA (9), AZ (6), NM (5), TX (3), MD (2), AL (1), TN (1), IA (1), OK (1), LA (1), FL (1). Home base: Pomona, California.

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 9.89 6 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.97 10 Vehicle Maintenance 7.42 16 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 31
    Total
  • 6
    Clean
  • 25
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 52 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed 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 ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area SW 8
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status OOS×1 SW 5
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BSBBrake - More than 25% of the spring brakes are inoperative OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components OOS×1 SW 2

Vehicle Maintenance 28

  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged. SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness SW 4
  • 393.48A-BSRFSADAir Disc Brake - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc) 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 wear 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. SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. SW 4
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers SW 1
  • 393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing SW 1

Hours of Service 9

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 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. SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet SW 1
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver 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. SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change 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, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
KATO FREIGHTLINES LLC
1233 MESSINA PLACE
POMONA, CA 91766
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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