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Freight Carrier · Rancho Cordova, CA

KARL'S SONS EXPRESS INC

Name: KARL'S SONS EXPRESS INC
Address: 1748 KLAMATH RIVER DR, RANCHO CORDOVA, CA, 95670, US
Telephone: (916) 758-4747

1748 KLAMATH RIVER DR · Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #952246
USDOT #2842504 USDOT Active

6
Power Units
10
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

KARL'S SONS EXPRESS INC is a Rancho Cordova, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-952246 and their USDOT number is 2842504.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/26/2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/26/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 800,000 (2025)

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 10 states over the past 24 months: CA (21), WA (8), AR (3), OR (3), SD (3), NV (2), NM (2), IA (1), MD (1), MT (1). Home base: Rancho Cordova, California.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.02 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.36 3 Vehicle Maintenance 4.32 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.26 1

Inspection Summary

45
Total
29
Clean
16
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 29 unique codes

Critical 9

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
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 15

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× 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 wear2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.65F-FFuel - Improper fuel line protection1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

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
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

KARL'S SONS EXPRESS INC
1748 KLAMATH RIVER DR
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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