Freight Carrier · Rancho Cordova, CA

KARL'S SONS EXPRESS INC

1748 KLAMATH RIVER DR · Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Authorized: Property
(916) 758-4747 Tap to call
  • 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 property 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 May 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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
  • Meat
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: CA (20), WA (9), SD (4), IA (3), AR (2), NM (2), OR (2), NV (1), MD (1), MT (1), MO (1), AZ (1). Home base: Rancho Cordova, California.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.64 4 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.7 6 Vehicle Maintenance 3.84 16 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.42 1

Inspection Summary

  • 47
    Total
  • 27
    Clean
  • 20
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×5 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged OOS×1 SW 7
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit 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 tube OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 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

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status SW 7
  • 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: 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. SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 19

  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged. SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 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
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain: 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
  • 396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1
  • 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed SW 1
  • 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
KARL'S SONS EXPRESS INC
1748 KLAMATH RIVER DR
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map