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KARL'S SONS EXPRESS INC

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 Jun 25, 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
  • Meat
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 21 inspections (past 24 months) California — 21 inspections (past 24 months) California — 21 inspections (past 24 months) California — 21 inspections (past 24 months) California — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 9 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 10 states over the past 24 months: CA (21), WA (9), SD (4), NV (2), OR (2), AR (2), IA (2), NM (2), MD (1), MT (1). Home base: Rancho Cordova, California.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.22 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.67 5 Vehicle Maintenance 4.74 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.42 1

Inspection Summary

  • 46
    Total
  • 29
    Clean
  • 17
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 32 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 ATIS4× OOS×4 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
  • 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
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 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 Time1× 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: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

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× 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
  • 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
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report1× 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
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× 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
  • 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× 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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